H. Daniel Smith
Partner
Real Estate Financing | Banking & Finance | Commercial Real Estate | Real Estate Development
dsmith@smithpauley.com | (402) 501-8130
H. Daniel Smith is a partner in Smith Pauley Law who concentrates his practice in the area of commercial real estate financing nationwide for debt funds, life insurance companies, family offices and banks, having done loan transactions in 40 states and in every asset class and level of complexity.
Mr. Smith also works in general commercial real estate, serving as general or local counsel for borrowers, owners, landlords, tenants, developers, managers and investors in all areas and stages of commercial real estate development and financing, representing clients in more than $500,000,000 in real estate transactions per year. He is a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, which recognizes national preeminence in the practice of real estate law.
He is a frequent lecturer across the United States, having presented to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers, American Law Institute, the American Bar Association, and Microsoft. For these reasons he and the team can deliver innovative client solutions that systematize, automate and streamline transactions.
Education
University of Nebraska Lincoln, B.A.
University of Nebraska Lincoln, J.D.
Admitted to Bars and Courts
Nebraska State Bar
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
U.S. Claims Court
8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Professional Affiliations
Nebraska Bar Association
Omaha Bar Association
Fellow, American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL)
Fellow, Nebraska Bar Foundation
Honors and Recognitions
Fellow - American College of Real Estate Lawyers (“Recognizing National Pre-eminence in the Practice of Real Estate Law.”)
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated℠ by Martindale Hubbell®
CRE Summit Hall of Fame - 2017 Class
2023 US News Best Law Firms
2023 Best Lawyers in America
2023 Super Lawyers
2023 Chambers
2024 Best Lawyers (Real Estate Law)
Civic and Community Services
Board of Trustees, Lauritzen Botanical Gardens
Board of Trustees, Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Board of Trustees, Mid-America Council Boy Scouts of America
Board of Trustees, Goodwill Industries of Omaha
Board Member, Nebraska Continuing Legal Education
Chair - Practice Technology Committee - ACREL
Chairman, Metro Operations Committee - Board of Trustees - Mid America Council Boy Scouts
Chairman - Crew 2003 - international travel and culture Venture Crew - Boy Scouts
2005 Volunteer of the Year - United Way of the Midlands
2004-2007 - Chairman, Lewis & Clark District (North, Metro and South Omaha) of Mid-America Council Boy Scouts
2001-2004 - Scoutmaster - Troop 42
Chapter Board (Trustees), Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 2008-2013