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Acquired: 2010
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Posted by Gareth | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I needed to start up my first Texas company and wasn't sure where to start. Daniel demystified the whole thing and explained the process. The most important thing to me is being able to get answers and advice when I need them. I got everything I needed and now my business is up and running and I didn...
Posted by George | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I needed legal help with a tax problem so I needed someone I could trust to help get me out the hot water. There are plenty of options out there because there are way too many lawyers. But when you find a guy you can trust you feel like you are going to be taken care of. Not once did I feel like I wa...
Posted by pat | April 29, 2014
i am a high profile entrepreneur trying to get big business started headquarted in htx. daniel was flexible and sensible agreeing to meet evenings and weekends to suit my very busy schedule, i already fired 2 downtown tax guys who only offered me day appointments that suited them. expert guidance on ...
Posted by Russell | April 21, 2014
I needed a will and all them related estate planning documents. This was a painless process. We talked through emails for the most part. I gave him my information and what I wanted to get done he drew up a flow chart to make sure we saw eye to eye. This was affordable and painless now I have piece of...
Posted by Regina | June 12, 2013
Texas is not a very friendly place to a couple of confirmed bachelorettes that fall in love with each other; then accumulate property and investments together; and start a family together. While love is supposed to be beautiful if it is between two conscious and consenting adults, our families did no...
"Daniel is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"His knowledge of tax law is second to none. His experience in resolving tax issues for clients in impressive and his results in a difficult area of the law are enviable. I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan is a conscientious and diligent attorney who brings considerable talent to bear in service to his clients. He is a credit to the legal profession and I am proud to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He writes excellent responses to questions asked on this website. If I had a family law problem in the Houston area, I would certainly talk to him."
"I endorse Mr. O'Neil. Mr. O'Neal is a well-informed intelligent attorney who is dedicated to assisting people through difficult times."
"Mr O'Neil exhibits the ability to analyze and respond to legal questions in a succinct and direct manner that keeps the context of the question in view. This is increasingly rare in our world of extreme legal complexity. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is an asset to his clients. He is candid and forthright, and always puts their interests to the fore. A credit to the profession."
2018
Name Day honor - day named for me for pro bono volunteer work, City of Houston
2018
Outstanding small firm contribution to HVL, Houston Bar Foundation
2016
Finalist for Best Male Attorney (2016), OutSmart Magazine
2016
Nominee for Best Male Attorney (2016), OutSmart Magazine
2016
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2016
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2015
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2014
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2014
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2013
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2012
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2011
Top final exam grade: Tax Ethics, University of Houston Law Center
2011
Featured Attorney - Tax, Avvo
2011
Top Contributor - Tax, Avvo
2011
Selection for the IRS Chief Counsel externship with LB&I, University of Houston Law Center
2009
Public Interest Stipend, South Texas College of Law
2009
Selection for the Methodist Hospital's Externship, South Texas College of Law
2009
Dean's List Award, South Texas College of Law
2009
Top Exam Grade in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law (Spring 2009), South Texas College of Law - Professor Michael D. Jones
2009
Top Exam Grade in Texas Marital Property & Homestead (Fall 2009), South Texas College of Law - Professor Pam George
2008
Pro Bono Honors Program, South Texas College of Law
2008
Dean's List Award, South Texas College of Law
2007
Dean's List Award, Southern Methodist University
2007
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities
2006
Dean's List Award, Southern Methodist University
2006
Institutional applicant for the Rhodes Scholarship, Southern Methodist University
2006
Selection to serve as president, SMU Hillel
2005
Dean's List Award, University of Houston
2005
Dean's List Award, Southern Methodist University
2005
Daniel House speaker, Residence Hall Association
2005
Selection to serve as Standards & Ritual Board member, Sigma Phi Epsilon
2004
Holocaust Memorial Director's prize to design new exhibit, Jewish Federation of San Antonio's Holocaust Memorial
2003
AP Scholar Award, The College Board's Advanced Placement Program
2003
Distinguished Diploma, Clear Creek Independent School District
2003
Early graduation (full year early) scholarship for college, Clear Creek Independent School District
2003
President's Scholarship, Trinity University
2003
The Commander's Pin for advanced space history knowledge, Space Center Houston
2018 - 2019
Contract Lawyer, Stepp & Sullivan, P.C.
2018 - 2019
Author for LPA Texas trusts & estates master forms, LexisNexis
2016 - 2018
Partner, Frye, Oaks, Benavidez & O'Neil, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Senior Associate, Frye, Oaks, and Benavidez, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Alliant Group
2011 - 2011
LL.M externship with Large Business & International (LB&I), IRS Office of Chief Counsel
2010 - 2013
Associate Coach, University of Houston Forensic Society & Debate Team
2010 - 2015
Attorney, The O'Neil Law Firm
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk in the Tax Division, Fulbright & Jaworski
2008 - 2009
Pro Bono Honors Program & Public Interest Stipend Honorary, Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program
2016 - Present
Harris County Civil AAL MCLE trainingHarris County Civil AAL MCLE training
2016 - Present
Texas Notary PublicNotary Public Commission
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasSBOT CARE Commitment Badge
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasState Bar of Texas Pro Bono College
2016 - Present
Supreme Court of the United StatesMember of the Bar of the Court and officer of the Court
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasAd Litem Certification (MCLE) for Guardianship cases
2015 - Present
Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit (TTNS)Vice Chair of the Advisory Board
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Volunteer Attorney with the Disability Unit
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Pupillage Group Two
2016 - 2017
Memorial BNIVice President of Memorial BNI through FY2017
2015 - 2017
Memorial BNIEstate Planning/Probate Lawyer: Category Exclusive Member
2014 - 2015
Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law CommitteeDistrict 4 Subcommittee Investigator
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Executed documents, satisfied client. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
Favorable client outcome - investigation dismissed without filed charges. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
Favorable client outcome - no indictment in E.D.Virginia. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
Favorable division of property to client, divorce granted. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
Favorable client outcome in IRS Appeals. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
Favorable client outcome in Fast Track Mediation. PROMINENT DISCLAIMER -- Past outcomes absolutely do NOT guarantee future results
2011
LL.M - Master of Laws
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
2017
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2017
Estate planning resources for parents
2017
2017
Overlapping relationships with family law, estate planning, and probate
2017
Probate issues for GLBTI families
2016
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2014
Alternative Dispute Resolution Benefits and Burdens: SAPCR Mediation etc.
2014
Tax controversy explainer for the middle class
2013
IRS Fast Track Mediation and Post-Appeals Mediation 101
2013
Estate planning issues for the middle class
2012
Advanced Advocacy
2012
White collar crime in small business and self-employed situations
2011
Advocacy 4
2011
Advocacy 3
2011
Advocacy 2
2011
Family Law e-discovery
2010
Advocacy 1
2010
Trans* community legal resources
2010
HIV and the Law
2009
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English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Must police report found contraband on police report
23 Feb 2017
Can someone sign away their tenant rights?
16 Feb 2017
Can I sue Walgreens over wrongful termination due to an undefined violation of company policy?
17 Feb 2017
Criminal Law & Maritime Issues
20 Jul 2015
Mediation in a Harris County Family Law (Divorce, SAPCR etc.) Case
12 Jun 2014
Introduction to Texas Medicaid Fraud
17 Apr 2014