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.
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 Best Lawyers in America® in Banking and Finance Law: 2024
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
Blog Posts
Firm News
- BlockFi Settlement: A New Era in Crypto Regulation?BlockFi Settlement: A New Era in Crypto Regulation?
On February 14, 2022, BlockFi Lending LLC (BlockFi) settled charges with the SEC and state securities regulators for a total of $100 million in penalties.
- SmithAmundsen Welcomes Daniel Spungen as Senior Counsel in IndianapolisSmithAmundsen Welcomes Daniel Spungen as Senior Counsel in Indianapolis
Please join us in welcoming Daniel!
- 106 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America106 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America
We are extremely excited to congratulate 106 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America.
- 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
Admissions
- Indiana