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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
No misconduct found
Mobile
3401 Andesite Road, Mckinney, TX, 75071
atkersonlaw.com/
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Posted by Jamileh Soufan | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Dan a great employment attorney
The most impressive trait of Dan was his care and honest advice from day one. He returned my first call late Friday when most would have waited till Monday and took the time to discuss my situation and give a plan of action and clear direction immediately. His second best trait is his listening skill...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Helpful and Guiding
Dan is an extremely helpful counsel. He was great at listening and understanding the situation and provided guidance every step along the way from start to finish. Extremely professional.
Posted by Gavin | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy.
Requiring an attorney is never a professional that you ever really want to contemplate needing. I was fortunate to have found Dan Atkerson and am so relieved that I did. Right from the start and throughout the entire process, Dan listened, was accessible, responsive, honest, and always available. His...
Posted by Praveen | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding & Exemplary Attorney
Dan is a very thorough and outstanding lawyer who can be relied upon for his expertise, knowledge and keeps you communicated on real time basis, which he did in dealing with my case in getting the desired results which were beyond my expectations. Thoroughly recommend Dan .
Posted by Van | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Settlement exprt
Mr. Atkerson did an amazing job from beginning to end. He was able to take all my information and process it to help build a strong argument to my former employer. Dan was up front and honest with me the entire time he negotiated a strong and fair settlement. Thank you Dan for standing by my side and...
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984 - Present
Attorney Owner, Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson
Member
Member
Member
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
1994
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