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
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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
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Daniel J. Perkins's Reviews
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64 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Tat | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning and Probate of Parents
Dan Perkins helped plan my parents estate years ago. I lost my Mother in 2019 and my Father passed suddenly during COVID. I called the firm noted on the Will “prepared by” and he remembered them and the particulars of my family. I shared my fears and he assured me we would not have any issues with...
Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Dan Perkins helped my mother with her estate planning and explained to us in detail each section of the will. Every question we presented to him was answered satisfactory. Office staff was very polite and helpful.
Posted by Amenda | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Mr. Perkins helped my elderly father with his estate planning. Mr. Perkins and his staff were very friendly and professional and answered all of my fathers questions. My father was very pleased with how quickly Mr. Perkins completed the documents and with his experience with the Law Firm as a whole. ...
Posted by Ann | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Needs
Mr. Perkins helped us with our estate planning. He was very knowledgeable about Texas law and explained what we needed to do in order to have the necessary documents so that our wishes and intents would be carried out. He and his staff were friendly, thorough and very helpful in providing us the docu...
Posted by Kathy | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
Mr. Perkins helped my mother with her estate planning. While doing so he was kind and patient helping her to understand the process. This was the second estate planning he has prepared for our family. This a very important and necessary step in everyone’s life. His expertise and forethought produ...
Daniel Perkins
Replied last October 21, 2019Thanks for your kind words Kathy. It means so much that you are a life long client! 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."
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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