Atty. Dan A. Atkerson

Atty. Dan A. Atkerson

Dan A. Atkerson is a highly rated and experienced North Dallas area employment attorney with over 40 years of legal expertise in fighting workplace injustices, including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation.

McKinney McKinney 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Dan A. Atkerson at a glance

Dan A. Atkerson is a Member based in McKinney, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1993). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1984) and Texas Tech University (M.B.A. University, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in McKinney, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dan A. Atkerson is a highly rated and experienced North Dallas area employment attorney with over 40 years of legal expertise in fighting workplace injustices, including sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation
  • Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1984, Dan is also authorized to practice in all North Texas state and federal courts in Texas, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • His practice focuses on protecting employee rights in Collin and Dallas Counties, handling cases involving labor law, employment discrimination (age, race, gender, disability, and religion), sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of employment contract, unpaid compensation, and severance negotiations
  • Dan earned his Juris Doctor and MBA from Texas Tech University in 1984, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning Texas Tech Law Review
  • Recognized for his academic excellence, he received multiple awards for his published articles and editorial contributions
  • After moving to Dallas, Dan dedicated his career to private civil practice, working with national and private firms before establishing his own law firm
  • Known for his personalized approach and commitment to high-quality service, Dan Atkerson provides trusted legal counsel to employees and executives in North Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson and surrounding cities
  • Contact his Collin County office to discuss your workplace concerns today

Practice Areas Explained

Dan A. Atkerson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan A. Atkerson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Workplace Discrimination

Dan A. Atkerson is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Texas →

Contracts

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McKinney are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dan A. Atkerson

Where is Dan A. Atkerson's law office located?
Dan A. Atkerson's law practice is located in McKinney, Texas. The firm is Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dan A. Atkerson handle?
Dan A. Atkerson focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, contracts, sexual harassment, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Dan A. Atkerson practiced law?
Dan A. Atkerson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Dan A. Atkerson go to law school?
Dan A. Atkerson earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.B.A. University, 1984).
How can I contact Dan A. Atkerson for a consultation?
You can contact Dan A. Atkerson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Dan A. Atkerson received?
Dan A. Atkerson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1984
M.B.A. University
Texas Tech University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1995

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