Daniel William Wayne

Daniel William Wayne

also known as Daniel Wayne

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 80%

Plaintiff / tort actions; eviction defense; owner move-ins; Harassment; Retaliation; Habitabilty; buy outs; contract disputes; commercial and residential leases.

14 years | 300 cases

80%
Litigation 20%

14 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wolford Wayne LLP

220 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA, 94104

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Daniel William Wayne's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Diana | April 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Always on top of it!

Daniel is an amazing lawyer. I am so grateful to have worked with him as his client. In the midst of an apartment rental crisis, Daniel came to the rescue! He offered his high level of knowledge in tenant rights, worked quickly to help resolve my concerns and the legal issue, provided incredible c...ommunication, detailed work, and I was always able to count on him to be on top of everything, all of the time. I admire his style of getting the job. It was a pleasure working with him as his client. I would love to recommend him to anyone who's experiencing housing issues.

Posted by Cindy | July 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

Daniel came highly recommended from a friend who had been wrongfully evicted from their apartment. I was having problems with a negligent landlord who just refused to make any kind of repairs to our unit…he would also try to change-up the terms of our lease and do all sorts of other shady stuff all t...he time. Daniel listened intently as we explained our situation and asked us lots of questions…he walked us through our options and even made us aware of certain rights we had no idea we had! After we came up with a course of action together, he went to work immediately, and ended up negotiating a VERY nice settlement for us, that allowed us to get away from our sketchy landlord! :-) Daniel is an excellent, and highly knowledgable tenant attorney and I would recommend him to anyone that’s having issues with their landlord. He was punctual, professional, and polite every step of the way. He’s a nice guy too, and I got the sense that he really cares about the people he helps. I hope he see’s this, even though I already told him how much his help has meant to me!! Thanks Daniel!!

Posted by Ramon | February 27, 2015

Amazing attorney!

Daniel recently advised me on how to deal with my landlord who was not playing fair. Daniel was very knowledgable about the law and also gave me practical and pragmatic advice. Daniel is tough and, at the same time, very easy to work with. In the end, after implementing Daniel's advice, my landlor...d backed down! Daniel saved my lease! I highly recommend Daniel!

Posted by David | September 26, 2013

Timely Consultation

Daniel helped keep me informed pending a dispute I had with a landlord. My case was pretty unique, but he knew the law and both my and the landlord's rights, and advised well on the proper course of action.

Posted by Lindsey | July 25, 2013

Great experience with Daniel Wayne!

I was recently struggling with my landlord and the language of our lease. I had many questions and felt like my landlord was taking advantage of me as a tenant. I contacted Daniel and explained my situation. He responded with exactly the information I needed and was thorough and very easy to understa...nd. It turned out that my landlord was holding me to a lease that wasn't completely in compliance with the law. I was able to use Daniel's advice with my landlord and it saved me hundreds of dollars, a lot of stress, and I avoided having to go to small claims court! Daniel was eager to follow up with me and it felt wonderful to have such a genuine and intelligent lawyer on my side! I highly suggest Daniel Wayne to anyone looking for a great lawyer! Thank you Daniel!

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Daniel William Wayne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Johnny Yeh

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Daniel for several years now, and he has always demonstrated a great understanding of the landlord-tenant field, as well as an exemplary commitment to his clients. Tenants looking for representation should absolutely look up Daniel, as he's an excellent attorney who looks out for his clients."

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Jeffrey Curl

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an all around good person, and one of my go to referrals for anyone who needs a landlord tenant attorney."

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Mark Gabel

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is one of the few Bay Area lawyers who focuses on representing tenants. He knows this specialized area of law extremely well, and I don't hesitate to refer potential clients to him."

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Donald Bend

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer clients to Daniel without hesitation. If you are looking for a solid landlord/tenant attorney, give Daniel a call. You will be very glad that you did! Highly recommend."

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Aisling Cronin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a fantastic attorney"

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Nate Kelly

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an aggressive but personalable attorney who fights for his clients with great results. I always refer clients with landlord tenant issues to him and strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Hilary Hedemark

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a very thoughtful and caring attorney and extremely good at what he does! I highly recommend him!"

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Elva Harding

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I regularly refer tenants to Daniel Wayne. He is a sharp attorney and strong advocate for his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending him."

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Eric Boeing

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients and friends alike to Daniel and intend to continue doing so. He is young, smart, energetic, and not afraid of a fight when one is necessary. What’s more, he does what he does for the right reasons: he represents ordinary people, people who normally do not have a voice in our legal system. If someone you know has a dispute with their landlord, Daniel should be the first person they call."

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Amir Atashirang

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a fantastic landlord/tenant attorney. He knows the technical aspects of landlord/tenant law inside and out and he is great advocate/fighter when litigation is necessary. I wholeheartedly recommend him."

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Jason Wolford

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Daniel is a real "go-getter" and fights very hard for his clients. He leaves no stone unturned when it comes to developing facts and arguments to advance his cases. Daniel's clients are lucky to have him in their corner."

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John Unruh

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael McLaughlin

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel Wayne is a top-notch tenant lawyer/advocate. He's known as an expert on landlord-tenant law in San Francisco, and as one of the best advocates for his clients."

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Darya Larizadeh

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a very personable and hard working attorney. He is well respected by his peers and clients alike. He is very knowledgeable about anything landlord/tenant related in San Francisco and I highly recommend him for any legal services related to this area of law."

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Nicholas Niiro

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Daniel for about three years now and have referred friends to him on several occasions for housing issues. He is always quick to respond and diligent in helping them out. I trust him completely in dealing with landlord-tenant issues."

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Julia Jayne

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is not only an intelligent and hard-working lawyer, but he is also extremely passionate about his clients and their rights. I highly recommend him for any type of property dispute."

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Milla Lvovich

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an excellent Landlord/Tenant attorney, always watching out for his client's best interest, and yet respectful and courteous to his opposing counsel. I'd gladly hire Daniel, if I had an issue with a Landlord or a Tenant."

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Jeremy Forsyth

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is passionate about landlord-tenant issues in San Francisco. He is a conscientious advocate for tenants rights."

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Kelly Van Aken

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is an experienced and highly skilled attorney who is well-respected in the legal community. He is similarly kind and approachable. I strongly endorse him."

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Eric Toscano

Unknown lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a diligent and hardworking attorney committed to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. I strongly endorse him."

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Elva Harding

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service, SF Bar Association

2013

Outstanding Volunteer, SF Bar Association

2012

Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service, San Francisco Bar Association

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Wolford | Wayne LLP

2012 - 2018

Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Daniel W. Wayne

Associations

2015 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

Barristers Club of San Francisco

2011 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Sample of Legal Cases

During v. Ross

Settlement

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Education

2011

Univ of Oregon SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Whitman Coll

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

San Francisco Apartment Association - Tenant Panel

Landlord/Tenant Dos and Don'ts

2015

San Francisco Apartment Association - Tenant Attorney Panel

Current Topics in Landlord/Tenant Law

2014

Know Your Legal Rights

Landlord/Tenant

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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