Donald S. Hart, Jr.

Of Counsel

Practice Area

Real Estate

Practice Profile

Don has more than 30 years of experience in private practice, concentrating in real estate and business transactions. He has represented lenders and owners in the sale, purchase, financing and development of hotels, homes, office buildings, shopping centers, and condominium projects. In recent years, his practice has particularly involved construction, acquisition, and development loans for the home building industry, and sales, purchases, and leasing of commercial rental property. He also served as a Naval Flight Officer on active duty with the United States Navy.

Education

  • University of Florida, J.D. (Law Review, Comments Editor), 1973
  • Emory University, B.A. with high honors (History), 1967
  • Sigma Chi

Professional Recognition

  • AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

Certification

  • Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Real Estate

Bar Admissions

  • Florida

Selected Professional and Civic Activities

  • The Florida Bar, Grievance Committee (Past Director)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association (Past Director)
  • Hillsborough County Bar Association Bulletin (Past Editor)
  • Housing Authority of the City of Tampa (Past General Counsel)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (Past Member)
  • Leadership Tampa, Class of 1983
  • Real Estate Investment Council (Past Member)

Past Employment Positions

  • U.S. Naval Reserve (Lieutenant) 1967-1971

Publications

  • Donald S. Hart, Jr., Comment, Judicial Notice: Florida's New Look At Municipal Ordinances, 25 F.L.R. 811 (1973).
  • Donald S. Hart, Jr., Note, Municipal and County Ordinances: Looming Difficulties Under Florida's New Judicial Article, 26 F.L.R., 255 (1974).