Daniel R. Lever

Projects & Construction

• Acted as project counsel for an international joint venture consortium on USD 34 billion LNG project, including consultation and guidance with respect to defaulting subcontractor.
• Acted as counsel for an international contractor on USD 1 billion contract to develop hydroelectric generation facility involving claims of delay, cost overruns, defective design, bidding irregularities and misrepresentations.
• Acted as counsel to joint venture consortium on USD 880 million bid dispute involving signature bridge.
• Acted as counsel for international contractor in a dispute resolution proceeding before the Florida Department of Transportation, with a value of over USD 9.5 million.
• Acted as counsel to lead designer of the Florida International University pedestrian bridge following its collapse.
• Jury verdict and settlements of USD 4 million, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, for international contractor against project engineers due to damages from delays and interference in the installation of 26 miles of sewer pipe.
• Settlement in arbitration proceeding for international contractor arising from breach of contract claims arising out of the termination of a subcontractor.
• Settlement in construction bid award dispute for an international contractor arising from the unilateral rejection of bids by an expressway authority after the project had already been awarded.
• Provided legal and business advice with respect to a cost-plus fee with an option for a guaranteed maximum price contract.
• Drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements on behalf of international construction companies and joint venture consortiums.
• Drafting and negotiating prime contracts, subcontracts, and confidentiality agreements on behalf of international construction companies and joint venture consortiums.

Commercial Litigation & Consultation

• Summary judgment for insurance holding company in a breach of contract case in with the plaintiff sought to enforce a USD 7.5 million agreement to purchase an India-based IT company.
• Advised lead accountant in failed purchase of XFL football team.
• Obtained jury verdict in favor of national builder in a breach of indemnity provision and recovery of attorneys’ fees, resulting in recovery of over USD 1 million.
• Advised an international company on a USD 5 million financing operation and related share restructuring.
• Summary judgment for restaurant franchisee in an alleged breach of partnership agreement case in which the plaintiff sought USD 5 million.
• Settlement in shareholder dispute on behalf of minority shareholders that involved the misappropriation of profits, breaches of fiduciary duties by executives, and the creation of competing companies to the detriment of shareholders.
• Provided legal and business advice with respect to a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement.
• Provided legal and business advice with respect to an indemnification clause and its enforcement under different state laws.
• Provided legal and business advice with respect to a commercial lease agreement, including issues related to taxes, base rate calculations, insurance, maintenance obligations, and other business risk considerations.
• Provided legal and business advice with respect to a corporate guarantee issued in connection with a commercial lease agreement.
• Provided legal advice with respect to the application of arbitration rules that conflicted with contractual agreements.

Work Experience

• Hinckley Allen
  • Partner (2026-Present)
• Clyde & Co
  • Partner (2022-2026)
  • Senior Counsel (2016-2022)
• Thornton Davis Fein
  • Partner (2014-2016)
  • Associate (2007-2014)
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Intern for Judge J. O'Sullivan (2007)
• Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement
  • Office of the Chief Counsel Certified Legal Intern (2006)
• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • Intern for Judge Charles B. Swartwood (2005)
• JPMorgan Chase
  • Internal Consultant (2002-2004)

Honors & Awards

• Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2014-2020)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

• University of Miami School of Law
  • Law of Alumni Association Board of Directors, Director
• Warren-Prescott Parents Association
  • Facilities Committee Co-Chair

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association
• Florida Transportation Builders’ Association

Bar Memberships

• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Massachusetts
• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts