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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
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3401 Andesite Road, Mckinney, TX, 75071
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Posted by Robert | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
I Highly Recommend Dan Atkerson
If you've been wrongfully terminated from your job, Dan Atkerson is the attorney you want fighting for you. He is a straight shooter and will work tireslessly to advocate on your behalf to get what you deserve. Work terminations are difficult to deal with. When you've been wrongfully terminated, i...
Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Don’t give up. Call Dan Atkerson!
Dan accepted my case when other attorneys dimply brushed me off without even looking. He drafted the strategy and worked with me every step of the way until justice was delivered.
Posted by Prabhakar | February 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great Respresentation
I had an issue related to employment and worked with Dan. Dan is very professional and attention to detail and from day one he kept me informed and up to date on progress. He represented me and worked in resolving the matter. I highly recommend his firm 100%. He is a great person to work with tremend...
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 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...
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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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