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4.9 /5.0
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Dan A. Atkerson
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.
I am an experienced aggressive attorney for employee rights on employment termination and discrimination claims, sexual harassment, employment retaliation, and severance negotiations. I have 41 years of practice experience.
Representing employees in cases of race, sex, sexual harassment, sexual orientation, age, disability, FMLA and pregnancy discrimination and retaliation for opposing discriminatory or illegal practices
Employee rights lawyer representing employees on claims of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation as well as severance negotiations
41 years of successful litigation experience for employees in Texas state and federal courts
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
60%
Discrimination
20%
Litigation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 41 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Dan A Atkerson
(866) 575-5872
Mobile
3401 Andesite Road, Mckinney, TX, 75071
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Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Anna | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing
I was hired for a job and moved from a US territory specifically for that purpose. Upon arrival the company decided to cancel my offer without notice. Mr Atkerson took my case and get me all of my money for my relocation back. He was concerned about my wellbeing, how I was making my bill payments or ...
Posted by Forrest | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dedicated attorney from the initial consult till a resolution is met.
Dan Atkinson is a advocate for those in need. He enters peoples lives when they are at the lowest, and his unwavering dedication gives you the confidence that you are not alone. He took a personal interest in my case, and gave me his full attention. Dan updated me throughout the entire process, and r...
Posted by Frank | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Responsive. Outstanding Followup!
I retained Dan Atkerson as my attorney to assist me with a potential age discrimination case against my former employer. After he reviewed the facts he accepted my case and immediately notified my former company of my complaint and demand for a revision to the original settlement offer. He negotiated...
Posted by Shamim | September 25, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Dan is Great!!!
Dan is a great attorney. But you need to understand that if your claim is not meritorious, Dan cannot take it on contingency basis. I am grateful to Dan because he gave me a clue why my claim was weak. So I would suggest that, always contact Dan to find out if you have meritorious claim. If you do ha...
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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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Experience
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Attorney Owner, Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson
Associations
Dallas Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Education
1984
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Texas Tech University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1981
University of Texas System, Tyler
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
1994
Southern Methodist University Law Review
Professional Responsibility, Annual Survey of Texas Law
1984
Texas Tech Law Review
Editor
1983
Texas Tech Law Review
Protection of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: Judicial Interpretation of Applicable Criminal Sanctions Under Title, 18, United States Code
1983
Texas Tech Law Review
The Double Jeopardy Carving Doctrine is Abandoned in Texas
Languages
English