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5.0 /5.0
24 Client Reviews
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Dane Lee Steffenson
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Biography
DANE LAW focuses on OSHA and Wage Hour law assisting clients manage OSHA and other government investigations. The firm also defends Wage Hour investigations by DOL and litigates Wage Hour cases defending companies or protecting employee rights. The founder of DANE LAW, Dane Steffenson, has unique insight having worked in Big Law and as a top DOL lawyer for nearly 18 years. He has prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases and tried dozens of employment cases as the lead trial attorney. As a Fellow of the distinguished College of Labor & Employment Lawyers, he is recognized as a leading labor and employment lawyer with more than 20 years of sustained outstanding performance exemplifying integrity, dedication and excellence. He is commited to ensuring you achieve your goals and has the legal intellegence, inside knowledge, and litigation experience to position you for the best results.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
35%
26 years
Litigation
35%
27 years
Government
30%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
35%-50%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 27 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Dane Lee Steffenson's Reviews
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Posted by Brad | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent and Cost-Effective Legal Representation
The Dane Law Firm performed outstanding work for us in a complex interstate pension dispute. Ultimately, after years of discovery and litigation, the firm prevailed by persuading the Georgia Court of Appeals that personal jurisdiction in Georgia did not exist. Mr. Steffenson is skilled in the law a...
Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Success
Dane did a great job litigating my case, provided excellent strategy decisions and the Georgia Court of appeals reversed the judgment against me. During the process of litigation Dane was available, provided focus, wisdom and encouragement.
Posted by Keion | September 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good
I have had a great experience working with the lawyer company, they are timely, professional, informative, trustworthy.
Posted by Stan | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dane Law Firm did a outstanding job
The team at Dane Law were amazing. They were very professional, knowledgeable, and always responded in a timely manner. I could not be more happy with the results they achieved. I will definitely be using them in the future! Thank you for the hard work!!! Stan
Posted by Gloria | September 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professionalism
I am very please to be represented by a professional, ethical, kind and knowledgeable attorney. Keeps me always up to date and informed If someone needs a team that is experienced and trustworthy, no need to look further than The Dane Law Firm
Dane Lee Steffenson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have the honor and privilege of knowing this extraordinary attorney through our mutual professional law firm development organization that we are both involved. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney as being one of the finest individuals and professionals that a client could ever have. Attorney Stephen Rue"
Stephen Rue
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Litigation Attorney - Bobbye Spears Award, U.S. Department of Labor
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Founding Member, DANE LAW LLC
2020 - 2021
Senior Counsel, Littler Mendelson
2002 - 2020
Senior Trial Attorney, United States Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor
2000 - 2002
Associate, Vaughn & Murphy
1998 - 2000
Staff Attorney, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The 11th Circuit
Associations
2022 - Present
Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
College of Labor and Employment LawyersFellow
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember OSHA and FLS Committees
1996 - Present
Stonewall Bar AssociationMember and Past Board Member
2015 - 2020
American Bar AssociationPast Co-chair Fair Labor Standards Legislation Committee
Education
1997
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Baylor University
MA - Masters
1992
California State University, Hayward
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2021
World Wide Employee Benefits Network
Legislative Update
2021
ABA/ BNA publications
The Fair Labor Standards Act (Chapter Editor)
2021
2021
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Biden Pick for WHD Signals Classification, Enforcement Push
2021
Practicing Law Institute Webinar
COVID-19's Impact on Wage and Hour Practices
2021
2021
Atlanta GA
2020 Year in Review and What to Expect 2021
2021
Law360 Employment Authority
Biden Pick for WHD Signals Classification, Enforcement Push
2021
SHRM Online
Complying with Minimum-Wage Laws in 2021
2020
2020
Bloomberg Environment
OSHA Boosts Heat Hazard Enforcement Despite Court Setback
2020
2020
2020
2020
Bloomberg Law
New Joint Employer Rule Hinges on Reception in Court
2020
Languages
English