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4.9 /5.0
98 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 41 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
No misconduct found
Mobile
3401 Andesite Road, Mckinney, TX, 75071
atkersonlaw.com/
Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Excellent Attorney
Dan was very thorough and honest through my entire process of suing my former company for wrongful termination. Dan was able to negotiate a fair settlement quickly and the process was extremely easy. Highly recommend Dan for any employment legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Great Attorney
If you are going through a case of wrongful termination I strongly recommend the Law Offices of Dan Atkerson to handle your case. Dan is a great professional and a honest and humble person. He is so confident on his ability to deliver good results that he won't even charge you a dime if you don't win...
Posted by KGG | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Knowledgeable, Fair, and Persistent Employment Attorney.
I hired Dan to represent me for a wrongful termination claim. He was very attentive and supportive throughout the entire process. His knowledge base in employment law is impeccable. Dan’s willingness to go over and beyond and his persistence, resulted in me receiving the justice I deserved.
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Fast, listens to client, understands issues
What an amazing person to have on your side when facing adversity. The adversity turned Triumph with Dan on my side. I was on paternity leave and a huge firm decided to lay me off while on paternity leave. I called 10 Attorney’s and all were negative except fir Dan. He got me a quick settlement and a...
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.
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2017
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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
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