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4.9 /5.0
97 Client Reviews
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also known as Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson
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Dan A. Atkerson is a highly rated and experienced North Dallas employment attorney with over 40 years of formidable legal experience in fighting workplace injustices, including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1984, Dan is also authorized to practice in all state and federal courts in North Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His practice focuses on protecting employee rights in Collin and Dallas Counties, handling cases involving labor law, employment discrimination (age, race, gender, disability, and religion), whistleblower retaliation, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, breach of employment contract, unpaid compensation and severance negotiations.
Dan earned his Juris Doctor and MBA from Texas Tech University in 1984, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Texas Tech Law Review. Recognized for his academic excellence, he received multiple awards for his published articles and editorial contributions. After moving to Dallas, Dan dedicated his career to private civil practice, working with national and private firms before establishing his own law firm. Known for his personalized approach and commitment to high-quality service, Dan Atkerson provides trusted legal counsel to employees and executives in North Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen and Richardson and other Dallas and Collin County cities. Contact his Collin County office to discuss your workplace concerns today.
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Practice Areas
33%-40%
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
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Mobile
3401 Andesite Road, Mckinney, TX, 75071
atkersonlaw.com/
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Posted by Barry | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Law
Dan handled my case well. He followed through quickly on all correspondence and negotiation. He kept me up to date. He offered good, sound advice. He knows the employment laws, and has good practical sense.
Posted by Arian | June 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Professional lawyer
Dan helped me with my wrongful termination and discrimination case and spent considerable amount of time on it. He knows his job pretty well. Highly recommended.
Posted by Melissa | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Honest and responsive!
Dan was wonderful throughout the process of my claim. He always responded immediately to my questions and concerns, and was great at clarifying anything that was unclear to me.
Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney, very professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
I hired Dan to represent me. He is extremely prompt, hands on, thorough, and an excellent attorney. He is very honest, transparent and fair negotiator. Dan has been extremely helpful in my case, he has kept up and informed me every step of the way and as the result I was very satisfied for the ou...
Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, reliable and knowledgeable.
Dan Atkerson has been extremely helpful in my case, he has kept up and informed me every step of the way and as the result I was very satisfied for the outcome. I highly recommend him and also have recommended him with other people that was seeking legal counsel. Dan is professional, reliable and kno...
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
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1984 - Present
Attorney Owner, Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson
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1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
1994
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