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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/
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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 | March 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer!
Dan was very responsive and helpful. I highly recommend his services. He fought hard for me and kept me informed throughout the entire process.
Posted by Trey | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Results. Transparency. Hard working
Dan handles all his clients with the upmost care and resoect. He is not only very knowledgeable in the law, but a true go-getter. He was abke to handle my case in a timely manner and was able to get me way more than what the comoany was proposing. He fights for his clients. Furthermore, what I lik...
Posted by Latoya | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Lawyer
My case was pretty complex and Dan came to my rescue and assured me that we would win my case and we did. I appreciate his knowledge and abilities to help in this matter and would refer him to anyone needing help in Employment law.
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Employment Attorney
I needed an attorney that was knowledgeable in employment law. We found him in Google and he was absolutely the best choice. Dan knows employment law and was able to get quick results. I would recommend highly recommend Dan.
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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
1994
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