Daniel Cardwell is an attorney at Roussos Law Group whose practice focuses on business law, corporate governance, and entrepreneurship. With a rich family background in various business ventures across North Carolina and Florida, Mr. Cardwell brings a unique perspective and passion to his legal practice, focusing on helping individuals establish and grow their own businesses.
As a partner at Roussos Law Group, Mr. Cardwell offers a comprehensive range of services, including business formation, corporate acquisition representation, and general counsel services. His focus lies in drafting crucial documents and contracts that facilitate effective corporate governance and operations. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Cardwell served as outside counsel for various companies, from startups to established enterprises with over $17 million in annual revenue.
Mr. Cardwell’s commitment to education and service is evident in his extensive teaching experience. He has been affiliated with Hillsborough Community College for over a decade, teaching freshman English courses and serving in various roles across multiple campuses. His academic service led to the development of two new courses for the college’s catalog, focusing on public records research and career planning for undergraduates.
In addition to his work at HCC, Mr. Cardwell is a recurring adjunct professor at Cooley Law School, where he teaches courses on appellate advocacy and advanced legal writing, including business contract drafting.
Mr. Cardwell’s academic achievements are noteworthy. He graduated 9th in his class from Thomas M. Cooley Law School with numerous honors, including being named Student of the Year and receiving the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Student Award. His exceptional performance earned him induction into the International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi (PDP). He received PDP’s highest honor, the International Graduate of the Year Award, which recognizes one outstanding law student annually across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and Poland.
During his law school career, Mr. Cardwell gained valuable experience through judicial externships and internships, including positions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Second District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. He also interned with the U.S. Department of Justice in the U.S. Trustee’s Program, further honing his legal research and writing skills.
American Library Association – Member
Asian-Pacific American Bar Association of Tampa Bay – Member
Federalist Society – Member
Florida Bar – Member
Hillsborough County Bar Association – Member
Hispanic Bar Association – Member
International Law Fraternity – Member
Legal Writing Institute – Member
National Council for the Teachers of English – Member
Phi Alpha Delta – Member
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Riverview, FL
Juris Doctor, Business Transactions Concentration
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Master of Arts, English: Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies
University of South Florida – School of Information, Tampa, FL
Master of Arts, Library & Information Sciences
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Arts, English: Professional Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology
