Danielle M. Bergner

Attorney | Milwaukee

Phone: (414) 721-0913
| Fax: (317) 633-4878

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About Danielle

Danielle Bergner focuses her practice in the area of real estate transactions. Bringing a unique perspective informed by experience in both the public and private sectors, Danielle assists clients through all aspects of structuring, negotiating and closing commercial real estate transactions.

Danielle counsels non-profit and health care clients on transactions throughout the asset life cycle, including acquisition, construction, financing, leasing, refinancing and disposition. She is skilled at identifying and analyzing corporate and real estate risk management issues and enjoys working with clients to develop and implement effective and efficient business and legal strategies. Additionally, she provides services in the areas of housing, entitlements, commercial leasing, new markets tax credits and historic tax credits.

In addition to conventional and institutional financing, Danielle is also experienced managing transactions involving unconventional financing, such as tax incremental financing, bond financing and tax credits. Her experience includes affordable housing, senior housing and large-scale community impact development projects nationwide.

Clients value Danielle’s diverse business and legal background and experiences. Prior to joining Hall Render, Danielle served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for a high-growth regional real estate development and investment firm. There, she oversaw all risk and transaction management for the company and played an instrumental role in expanding the company’s portfolio. Prior to her role as General Counsel, Danielle represented corporate, non-profit and governmental clients on a range of sophisticated corporate and real estate transactions, including a role as Deputy City Attorney where she developed and oversaw housing and community development strategies for the City of Milwaukee.

Danielle has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA. She has also been selected to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and Women of Influence lists and as a Business Journal National Influencer. Danielle enjoys giving back to her community and regularly serves on non-profit boards.

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, B.A., magna cum laude – 2001

Marquette University Law School, J.D., cum laude – 2005

ADMITTED TO BAR

  • Wisconsin - 2005

memberships

  • American Health Law Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin

Relevant Experience

  • Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence – 2018
  • Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 – 2015
  • Business Journal National Influencer – 2018
  • Milwaukee Business Journal Power Broker – 2017-2020
  • Best Lawyers in America – Real Estate, 2018
  • Chambers USA – Real Estate, 2018
  • United Way Philanthropic Five – 2017
  • Public Policy Forum Leader of the Future – 2014
  • Wisconsin Law Journal Up and Coming Lawyer – 2010