Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas

Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas

also known as Daniel Arciniegas, Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 18 years

Class action Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Class Action, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment, Civil Rights

1242 Old Hillsboro Road, Atrium Building, Franklin, TN

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Class Action 25%

I represent employees in collective actions involving violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid wages, denial of minimum wages, denial of overtime, as well as misclassification of salaried employees, independent contractors. I represent tipped employees in cases involving tip stealing, invalid tip sharing / tip out / tip credit by employers in the restaurant and entertainment industry.

10 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Civil rights litigation, primarily focused on employment litigation involving claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Fair Labor Standards Act of1938, and the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993. Including discrimination based sex, race, color, national origin, religion, actual and perceived disability, and exercising rights under other federal statutes like family medical leave.

10 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 9 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alabama for 18 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2007

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Arciniegas Law PLLC

1242 Old Hillsboro Road, Atrium Building, Franklin, TN, 37069

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Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas's Reviews

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42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Deborah | April 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Trustworthy Attorney

I highly recommend Attorney Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas. He represented me in an EEOC case, and thanks to his expertise, we won. From the start, he was professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated. He took the time to understand my situation, explained every step of the process, and fought for my righ...ts with skill and determination. Daiel kept me informed, answered all my questions, and provided strong legal guidance. If you need a lawyer who truly cares and knows how to win, Daniel is the one to call.

Posted by Michael | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Efficient, Effective, and Earned Every Penny

Daniel was able to provide immediate support for the legal needs I had on little-to-no advanced notice, and quickly adapted to the specific legal challenges I had to overcome to reach a fair and agreeable outcome without the hassle of going through depositions, discovery, and other undesirable steps ...I had ahead of my case if not for his agility in navigating the specifics of my case. Personable, professional, and precise; just a few of the words I would use to describe how Daniel expertly handled my legal needs.

Posted by Manessa | August 15, 2022

Severance Negotiation

I felt seen and heard. Daniel asked me all the right questions and listened to me. He explained his area of expertise and advised me on the next best steps in my situation. I am so thankful for Daniel returning my call and providing guidance. It’s exactly what I was looking for.

Posted by Kelly | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Beyond impressed and pleased

Being that this was the first time involved in a legal matter, I was more than anxious about pursuing legal advice. I hardly knew where to start or what to say! However, after the first correspondence with Mr. Arciniegas, my anxiety vanished immediately. He responded quickly to my inquiry and waste...d no time pursuing my case. He was professional without being pretentious and knowledgeable without being condescending. I felt like I could talk to him openly about any concerns or questions I had, and he never made me feel uncertain, confused, or ignorant (or even silly). I never thought a legal experience could be so positive and uplifting, but this truly was! It's one thing to just be knowledgeable and tenacious in this field, but it's quite another to have the people skills to go along with it, and he certainly does. It's no wonder Mr. Arciniegas is such a success in this field. I couldn't be happier with the outcome of my settlement, and I will recommend him to anyone who is looking for an honest, diligent lawyer who achieves the results his clients hope for and more.

Posted by Jeff | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Great Experience

Could not be happier with selecting Daniel as my attorney. I was referred to him through a friend and it was nothing short of an amazing experience. He helped me overcome some employment concerns here in Nashville and was always quick to respond to any of my questions. I highly recommend using his se...rvices!

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Daniel Eduardo Arciniegas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Noble

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Insightful, sharp, and ahead of his peers. I highly recommend Daniel."

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Daniel Hannan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Arciniegas for several years and he is a very skilled lawyer who vigorously represents his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Arciniegas. Daniel A. Hannan"

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David Reese

Class action lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Friend

"I'm proud to endorse this lawyer. Daniel is committed and effective, and has a proven track record of delivering results for his clients."

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Allen Arnold

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Arciniegas is highly respected, tenacious, and knowledgeable in the complicated field of employment law. Daniel is Alabama's authority regarding "tip pooling" cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act. We have worked together on various cases through the years and he is an accomplished litigator."

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Adrian Dunning

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is known throughout the community as an excellent attorney."

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Zack Glaser

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney in Birmingham, AL, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, B-Metro Magazine

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Arciniegas Law, PLLC

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Yezbak Law

2015 - 2017

Attorney, Wiggins, Childs, Pantazis, Fisher, Goldfarb

2007 - 2014

Attorney, Wiggins, Childs, Quinn & Pantazis

Associations

Birmingham Bar Association

Member

Alabama State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

COREY MERRITT V. NICHOLS CONCRETE

Verdict: $126,129.87 for plaintiff

ALBERT THOMAS V. CHEMICAL LIME

Verdict: $314,300 for plaintiff,

PEG A. BOUAPHAKEO, et al. v. TYSON FOODS, INC.

Verdict: $2.89 million for plaintiffs

MANUAL ACOSTA, et al. v. TYSON FOODS, INC.

Verdict: $19.8 million for Plaintiffs

JOSE A. GOMEZ, et al. v. TYSON FOODS, INC.

Verdict: $4.96 million for plaintiffs

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Education

2006

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Rhodes College

Speaking Engagements

2015

Employment Law Update

FLSA Latest Developments: Tip Pooling and More Popular Theories of Liability

2014

CLIENT SUMMIT EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Fair Labor Standards Act- Plaintiff Perspective

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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