H. Daniel Smith - Omaha, NE
Attorney at Smith Pauley LLP
Real Estate Financing Lawyers in Omaha, NE
3555 Farnam Street Suite 1000 Omaha, NE 68131
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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49
Years
Experience
Omaha Real Estate Financing Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Financing
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial Real Estate
- Real Estate Development
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- 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)
Other Sources of Feedback About H. Daniel Smith
Included on the 2020 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Great Plains Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1977
J.D.
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University of Nebraska College of Law,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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University of Nebraska,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1974
B.A.
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University of Nebraska,
Lincoln,
Nebraska, 1974
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
- Office of Dispute Resolution Mediation Training Program, 2003
Pro Bono Activities
- 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
Published Works
Articles
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Streamlining Commercial Real Estate Loan Documentation and Closings
Bar Admissions
- Nebraska, 1977
- U.S. District Court District of Nebraska, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1988
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
Other Affiliations
- Omaha Bar Association
- Nebraska Bar Association
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL) (Fellow)
- Nebraska Bar Foundation (Fellow)
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