Daniel Velton began his legal career with the largest labor and employment law firm in the world. Using that experience, he brings valuable knowledge and perspective to his current practice, in which he exclusively represents employees in high-stakes individual and class action employment matters, including cases of unlawful discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, illegal pay practices and whistleblower retaliation.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Russian, English, Spanish, French
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 06/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 24 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
High Tech Law Certificate, Intellectual Property | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Velton Zegelman | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | Littler Mendelson | 2009 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Littler Mendelson | 2008 - 2009 |
Summer Associate | Littler Mendelson | 2008 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
California Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Legal Aid Society - Workers' Rights Clinic | Volunteer Supervising Attorney | 2011 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Executive Committee | Executive Committee Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of California, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Eastern European Bar Association | Founding Member | 2007 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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BusinessWeek | Advice for Small Employers | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Santa Clara University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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HR in California | Electronic Data Retention & Social Networking | 2010 |
Global Employer | A Day in the Life: Issues Facing HR Managers in Eastern Europe | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Confidential Settlements | Confidential Settlements |
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Elena Rivkin, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan is an excellent labor and employment attorney. His focus is on the strengths of his clients' case and weakness in his opponent to receive the best result. His knowledge of legal trends and recent cases helps bolster these great results.
Igor Shoiket, Employment and labor Attorney on May 8, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Dan is a great labor and employment lawyer who always watches out for the interests of his clients. I have worked with Dan before and look forward to working with him again.
Braid Pezzaglia, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Dan Velton is a knowledgeable, skilled and aggressive litigator. He is creative and thinks outside the box. I endorse Mr. Velton.
Chad Graham, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His clients love him because he's personable and smart.
Samuel Kesten, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 19, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have referred clients to Dan, and wouldn't hesitate to do so again in the future. Dan is an excellent lawyer that truly cares about his clients, and is able to translate that knowledge and care into results. I absolutely endorse this attorney.
Veronika Short, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel is a skilled and ethical professional, and is dedicated to protecting employees' rights. Daniel has unique and valuable expertise in class actions on behalf of workers. I refer clients to Daniel with the confidence that they will get outstanding legal service.
Calvin Chang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Amy Morgenstern, Employment and labor Attorney on May 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Daniel is a thoughtful and supportive member of the legal community. I would feel very confident with him as my advocate.
Lisa Charbonneau, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is smart and on it.
Vadim Alden, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Velton is a seasoned employment law attorney. I had the pleasure of meeting him through one of his numerous volunteer organizations. I have also worked with him on a concurrent employment matter, and found him to be dependable, professional, and highly knowledgeable. I recommend Mr. Velton to anyone seeking an employment litigator, especially involving complex federal and California claims and class action cases.
Elena Rivkin, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan is an excellent labor and employment attorney. His focus is on the strengths of his clients' case and weakness in his opponent to receive the best result. His knowledge of legal trends and recent cases helps bolster these great results.
Ekaterina Berman, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Heimlich, Employment and labor Attorney on May 18, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer as I worked with him on a matter. He was very professional, researched issues well, and focused on the big picture. Dan is a good, honest attorney.
Inna Efimchik, Employment and labor Attorney on May 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan is a very thoughtful attorney, with deep expertise in employment law. He has a high-integrity plaintiff-representation practice. I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Janoff, Employment and labor Attorney on May 8, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a very knowledgeable lawyer in the area of employment and labor law. He knows the current trends in the law and uses them to get his clients the best results possible and to protect their rights. I recommend him highly. Jeff Janoff
Igor Shoiket, Employment and labor Attorney on May 8, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Dan is a great labor and employment lawyer who always watches out for the interests of his clients. I have worked with Dan before and look forward to working with him again.
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