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4.9 /5.0
99 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 TaQuanyia | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Personable and Knowledgeable
Dan is a lawyer you can trust. He will answer all of your questions and really go to bat for you when you need it. The entire process was fast and he was highly communitive through each and every step of the way.
Posted by Asharee | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Service
I can not say enough good things about Dan. I hired Dan to negotiate a separation/severance agreement for me. He was able to negotiate a severance package. He was very personable, extremely patient and most importantly, he is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dan Atkerson.
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My attorney
I’ve used Dan on a few cases and he’s always been prompt and on time. Dan is great with communication and with making sure justice is served.
Posted by Trey | January 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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 anonymous | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
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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
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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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