505 South Flagler Drive Suite 600 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Email: dthomas@mrachek-law.com
Phone Number: (561)655-2250
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Daniel A. Thomas, Esq.

Shareholders, Attorneys

Daniel A. Thomas is a shareholder in the Firm, focused on complex commercial and construction litigation, construction claims counseling, and contract and business disputes.

Mr. Thomas’ expertise in construction defect and claims litigation has earned him the honor of Board Certification in Construction Law by The Florida Bar as well as recognition as one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. He serves as a member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Committee, and The Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee. Mr. Thomas has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell, a peer reviewed ranking which indicates the highest level of professional excellence.

Prior to joining the Firm in 2013, Mr. Thomas was a shareholder in the Business Litigation Practice Group of the Gunster law firm and associated with the national firm of Proskauer Rose LLP. He received his juris doctor degree and his bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Florida.

Board Certified in Construction Litigation – Evaluated for professionalism, tested for expertise.

Admitted To Practice

Florida

Federal Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar

Education

  • University of Florida
  • Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Honors, Awards & Recognition

  • 2025 Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach Construction Law and Litigation – Construction. Best Lawyers Business Edition.
  • 2022 Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach, Construction Law and Litigation – Construction. Best Lawyers Business Edition.
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Florida, College of Design, Construction and Planning, Creating the Built Environment (Intro to Construction Law), 2020
  • 2018 Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach, Litigation – Construction, Best Lawyers Business Edition.
  • 2017 Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach, Construction, Best Lawyers Business Edition
  • Best Lawyers in America – 2010-present (Construction Law and Commercial Litigation)
  • Florida Trend’s Legal Elite – 2010-present (Construction Law)
  • Florida Super Lawyers – Construction Law, Construction Litigation and Business Litigation – 2015-present
  • AV Preeminent Ratings, Martindale-Hubbell 2011-present

Prior Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • Forum on the Construction Industry, Construction Litigation Committee
  • The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Construction Law Committee
  • University of Florida Law Alumni Council, Past Member
  • YMCA of the Palm Beaches, former Board Member
  • Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, former Board Member and Trustee
  • Honda Classic Ambassador, 2011-2013