J. David Hawkins

David Hawkins practices primarily in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation.

Mr. Hawkins has significant experience in Canadian transactions and real estate joint ventures. His special interest is succession planning for family businesses. Mr. Hawkins career includes both private practice of law and nine years in private investments.

While maintaining his legal practice, Mr. Hawkins also serves as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Hawkins received his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of South Carolina and received an L.L.M. degree in taxation from New York University. Mr. Hawkins also served in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps.

• Best Lawyers in America - Corporate, M&A, and Securities Law
• CEO, Nexsen Pruet (2006-2007)
• Charleston Symphony Orchestra - Former President
• Spoleto Festival USA - Board of Directors, Former Member

• 38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008"
  Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
• 32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edtion of "Best Lawyers in America"
  Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.
• Nexsen Pruet Relocates Charleston Office To Victoria Center
  Nexsen Pruet, LLC has relocated its Charleston office to Victoria Center, a 72,000-square-foot Class-A building located in the heart of downtown.
• 7 Nexsen Pruet Lawyers Honored for Decades of Service
  Nexsen Pruet honors 7 firm Members for practicing 30-Plus Years.
  

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