Dan Perkins was born and raised in Sherman, Texas. His father, Lloyd W. Perkins is a retired District Judge in Grayson County, while his mother, Dorothy O. Perkins, is a life-long teacher who retired as a counselor with the Sherman Public School District.
Dan graduated from Sherman High School, Southern Methodist University (Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Political Science), and Texas Tech University of Law (Doctor of Jurisprudence).
Dan came to Greenville in 1984 to practice law. Dan is married to Donna B. Perkins and has 3 daughters, Kristen, Katie and Sarah. Dan served on the Greenville City Council, Place One, from 1998-2004 (Mayor Pro Tem 2002-03). Dan has served on the Board of Directors of Greenville Kiwanis Club; CLEAN Greenville, Inc. (1990); Greenville, Texas Habitat for Humanity (1987-90, 1993-06); The United Way of Hunt County (1994-96); Greenville Suzuki Strings (2000); and The Corporation For Cultural Diversity For Greenville, Texas, Inc., (2002-present).
Dan is an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm, and has served the Tawakoni District of Circle 10 Council Boy Scouts of America as District Chairman (1992-94), and as Friends of Scouting Chairman (2004-2009), and in other capacities including Webelo Den Leader and Nominating Committee Chair. Dan was awarded The Pete Haayen Lifetime Service Award from the Tawakoni District of Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America (2009).
Dan has received numerous civic awards including: YMCA Membership Chair "Over the Top" Award (1990), Legion of Honor Award (Kiwanis International- 2009), United Way "Gold" Award and Campaign Fundraising Chair Award (1996) , The North Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church "Inclusiveness Award" (2009), and the Hunt County African American Leadership "Ila Gilstrap Education Award" (2009).
Dan has been a life long member of the United Methodist Church and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Greenville since 1988. Dan has served on various boards and committees within the church. Dan is active working with Youth and teaching Sunday School.
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Acquired: 1985
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5602 Wesley Street, PO Box 876, Greenville, TX, 75403
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Posted by Marvin | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer
Dan was recommended by a very close friend. Upon meeting with him, Dan and Patti explained everything up front which I completely appreciated. Dan and his staff kept me well informed about my case, even with my out of touch work schedule. Dan and Staff, Thank you!! And I would highly recommend Dan t...
Posted by Alee | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Daniel J. Perkins: A Thorough and Compassionate Attorney
As a teenager severely injured in a negligent sports facility, Dan Perkins was everything our family needed in an attorney. He genuinely cared about my well-being, and empathized with the physical and legal pain I was going through following the injury. Dan Perkins graciously explained the legal proc...
Posted by Jana | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Review for Mr. Daniel Perkins
I cannot speak highly enough of Mr. Daniel Perkins! I was fearful of having to get into a lawsuit, but he calmed my fears with his kind personality. He and his wonderful staff made the process less stressful and were very willing to help and explain the whole process. I would highly recommend Mr. Per...
Posted by Ra'Mia | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney
He was a very caring and great person. He made sure I was prepared with my deposition and in court. His staff is amazing and caring as well and they're always there to answer questions when you need them answered and they'll always keep you updated. I wouldn't have wanted another group of people to g...
Posted by Jena | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent job on car accident
My brand new car was totalled when an uninsured driver sped through a red light. I had serious injuries on my chest, neck, arms and knee. The driver had borrowed the car and the owner was uncooperative. This delayed the settlement of the case, but Dan stuck right with it and forced them to pay for t...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred personal injury cases to Dan Perkins over the years since I don’t practice in that area, and every time he takes a case that I have referred, the client has been extremely satisfied with his representation. He is professional, thorough, and he genuinely cares about his clients. I will always refer my personal injury cases to Dan Perkins."
"Mr. Perkins is a talented lawyer with extensive experience in Hunt County. He is ethical, honest, and works hard to get the best possible results for his clients in settlements or at the courthouse. I always ask Mr. Perkins to help me with any cases that I have in Greenville and he is always willing to go an extra mile for his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is one of the most conscientious, thorough lawyers I know. He also does mediation, and he's GOOD at it!"
"Dan Perkins is diligent, kind, smart, and honest. We have worked on personal injury cases together and he always impresses with his knowledge and commitment to his clients. As an active member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, I see the work of many attorneys -- and when my own family needed legal advice in the Greenville area, I referred them to Dan Perkins. I cannot endorse any attorney more highly than to refer my own family to them, and Dan has earned that endorsement."
"Outstanding lawyer. Dan Perkins in at the top of my list of ethical attorneys. He represents his clients honestly and zealously. And he gets results."
"Dan is an attorney of high moral character and legal proficiency. He treats fellow attorneys fairly, and shows genuine concern for his clients and his community. He is truly a tribute to the profession."
"Dan Perkins is a GREAT person and an outstanding attorney. He maintains the highest ethical standards and applies those in both his life and his work. Anyone would be blessed to have Dan as their attorney. I recommend him whole-heartedly. He has spoken many times at seminars I've attended. He is very bright and well educated. As a lawyer and a person Dan comes as close to the ideals of Atticus Finch as any real lawyer I've come across in my twenty years as an attorney."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Hunt County Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
1984 - Present
Partner, Watkins Perkins Law Group
1995 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1985 - Present
Hunt County Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1985 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - 1992
Hunt County Bar AssociationPresident
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Prepping Clients, Managing Expectations, and More
2007
Preparing a Witness in a Car Wreck Case
2004
Novel Trial Ideas
2008
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2004
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