David Merrill Daniels

David Merrill Daniels

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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 31 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Roseville, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products

1013 Galleria Blvd., Ste 250, Roseville, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

1013 Galleria Blvd., Ste 250, Roseville, CA, 95678

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Posted by Marc | September 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Game changer, you won’t regret it

I cannot recommend David Daniels highly enough. Over the course of our work together, David has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate and draft complex legal contracts with precision and foresight. His work has not only protected my business interests but also directly contribu...ted to my long-term success. What sets David apart is his balance of technical expertise and practical insight. He takes the time to understand the nuances of my business, anticipates potential risks, and structures agreements in a way that creates both security and opportunity. I’ve never once felt like I was left in the dark—his communication is clear, timely, and always professional. Thanks to David’s guidance, I’ve been able to move forward on major deals with confidence, knowing my contracts were airtight. He is not just an attorney but a trusted partner who truly has his client’s best interests at heart. If you are looking for a lawyer who will go above and beyond to protect your work and help position you for success, David Daniels is the one to call.

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Wayne Maire

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a very well respected lawyer who is also very bright, hard working and very effective"

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Kenneth Swenson

Litigation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for 13 years and recommend him highly."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

BV Rated,

1993

Outstanding Service to the Community Award, Creighton University Ahmanson Law Center

1993

1993 Christian Leadership Award,

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

2015 - 2017

Managing Partner, Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, LLP

2015 - 2015

Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith

2000 - 2014

Partner, Gurnee & Daniels, LLP

1994 - 2000

Attorney, Duncan Ball Evans & Ubaldi

1987 - 1990

Institutional Sales Specialist, Marion Merrel Dow

Associations

2007 - Present

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Board of Directors and Past President (2016)

2007 - Present

Defense Research Institute

Member

2002 - Present

Association of Defense Trial Attorneys

Member

2000 - Present

Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada

Member

2000 - Present

Placer County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1993

Creighton University School of Law

N/A

Santa Clara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Santa Clara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

Litigation Avoidance

Litigation Avoidance

2007

Employee Handbooks, Personnel Issues and Human Resources

Various Litigation Issues

2007

Construction Defect Litigation

Construction Defect Litigatioin

2006

Employee Handbooks, Personnel Issues and Human Resources

Various Litigation Issues

2005

Sexual Harassment Training

Litigation Avoidance

Publications

2006

Unknown Taylor v. Lewis (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 994

2003

Unknown Mills v. Forestex Co., (2003) 108 Cal.App.4th 625
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