Daniel J. Perkins
About Daniel
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 40 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Watkins Perkins Law Group
5602 Wesley Street, PO Box 876, Greenville, TX, 75403
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Daniel J. Perkins's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
64 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Pam | August 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will preparation
Dan Perkins prepared our wills for my spouse and I. He was thorough, professional, and open to answering any questions we had. We felt very comfortable with his expertise and would refer anyone to him. It was our pleasure and honor to have him prepare our wills.
Daniel Perkins
Replied last August 29, 2019Thank you Pam! It was an honor and pleasure to serve you and your spouse.
Posted by Eddie C. Lewis | March 13, 2018 | Wills & Living Wills
Eddie, Retired Captain Greenville Tx. Fire Dept.
I have know Mr. Perkins for many years. He helped me and my wife with wills, power of attorney, and our medical directives. Daniel is well respected by me and my wife along with the Greenville Texas community. He is honest, caring and is an excellent attorney. We are very blessed to consider Dan...
Daniel Perkins
Replied last March 13, 2018Thank you Mr. Lewis for your 38 years of service to the Citizens of Greenville and the Greenville Fire Department. It was a blessing to assist you and your wife.
Posted by Theresa | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Probate needs
Dan Perkins help me with my husbands will. He explained each step & helped me with my other needs after my husband died.
Posted by Steve | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Wills and Living wills
Dan is a great gentleman and offers a wonderful service for Pastors. He handled mine and my wife's wills, POAs, living wills and advanced as directives just as we asked. His assistant Kim prepared our paperwork and we signed it all in one sitting. Dan is great and the staff is wonderful.
Daniel Perkins
Replied last August 24, 2017Thank you Steve. My grandfather was a pastor, my daughter is a youth pastor, and I do not charge pastors, Greenville firefighters, or Greenville police for wills and durable powers of attorneys. I strongly support those who are clergy, firefighters, and police and fully admire their sacrifices.
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
client
Ive known Dan Perkins for many years. He has represented me in an personal injury case and did an excellent job. Fortunantley I rarley need an attorney and if I do it is Daniel Perkins I call. If he cannot help me he refers me to someone who can. I trust his judgement implicitly.
Daniel Perkins
Replied last August 24, 2017Thank you so much for your trust in our firm. If some one else does work which which we do not handle, we do our best to get you to those attorneys who we know are caring and excellent in whatever field of law you may require. Blessings.
Daniel J. Perkins's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Medical malpractice lawyer
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Hunt County Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Partner, Watkins Perkins Law Group
Associations
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
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Prepping Clients, Managing Expectations, and More
2007
Preparing a Witness in a Car Wreck Case
2004
Novel Trial Ideas
Publications
2008
2007
2004
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers