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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 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 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 SK | March 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Hostile Work Invironment/Sexual Harassment Case
Dan Atkerson always kept me informed on how my case was going and sent me all communication with the other parties. I did not think a lawyer would even take my case, but he did. My case was settled in a timely manner and I am very pleased with the outcome considering the reason. I feel like I have so...
Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly addictive to Clint.
Highly addictive to Clint. Our case was handled in a professional manner. He consulted us and provided guidelines before we hired his team.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Bully Lawyer that love promoting his 30 or 32 year career only
I told Dan that my employer was not interested in a settlement. ..I think he thought if he told my former employer about his career and 30/32 years as an attorney and they would just settle on his credentials...He wasted my time...didn't communicate...threatened to sue me if I did a review....oh yea ...
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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
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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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