Overview
Daniel’s greatest strength is understanding both the business and legal needs of his clients. Daniel studied finance and economics prior to starting his legal career and continued to focus on the business world throughout law school, which gives him the advantage of business acumen to accompany his legal skills. He strives to provide effective guidance and serve as a trusted partner to his clients.
As a member of the firm’s Banking & Finance and Corporate Service Groups, Daniel provides legal guidance with a business perspective in mind. He primarily represents public and private corporations, start-ups and small businesses, banks, and financial institutions. Daniel is experienced in working on regulatory issues, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, state blue sky laws, the Securities Acts of ’33 and ’34, and general counsel services. He has represented both buyers and sellers in asset and stock purchase deals, ensuring that his clients goals are met in the transaction. As a Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP), Daniel is equipped to advise state- and SEC-registered investment advisers and broker-dealers on regulatory and compliance issues under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and FINRA rules.
Daniel gets great satisfaction from helping his clients achieve their goals, whether it involves bringing on new investors through a private placement or other securities offering, growing their business through a merger or acquisition, or selling their business to move onto other ventures. His goal is to make sure his clients’ needs are met and prevent potential problems down the road. Prior to joining the firm, Daniel worked as the Chief Deputy Securities Commissioner for the Indiana Secretary of State and oversaw the regulation of the securities industry in Indiana.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
Member: Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries
Honors
- Selected to the Indiana Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list: 2024
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® in Banking and Finance Law: 2024
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Blog Posts
Firm News
- Congratulations to the Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars ListsCongratulations to the Amundsen Davis Attorneys Included on the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We would like to congratulate the Amundsen Davis attorneys who were included on the 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers® and 2024 Indiana Rising StarsSM lists.
- 97 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America97 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America
We are extremely excited to congratulate 97 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America.
- How Financial Institutions Should Handle “Sovereign Citizens”How Financial Institutions Should Handle “Sovereign Citizens”
Many financial institutions are familiar with the term “sovereign citizen” but aren’t quite sure what the term entails or how to handle the demands of those who refer to themselves as “sovereign citizens.” This movement has seemingly increased in recent years, spreading through social media platforms such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
- The Most Valuable Asset: Overcoming Employee Related Hurdles to Close a DealThe Most Valuable Asset: Overcoming Employee Related Hurdles to Close a Deal
Join Daniel Spungen and the other panelists for a discussion on the issues that arise with employees when an owner is selling a business.
Services
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2015, magna cum laude
Indiana University Kelly School of Business, B.S., 2010
Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP)
Admissions
- Indiana