Atty. Dane Steffenson
Dane Steffenson is a nationally recognized employment litigator, trusted advisor, and skilled problem solver with unique insight into the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) enforcement strategies, policies and procedures.
Employment Investigations and Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Dane Steffenson at a Glance
Dane Steffenson is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at DANE LAW, LLC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, wage & hour, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1997) and Baylor University (M.A. California, 1995). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dane Steffenson
- Dane Steffenson is a nationally recognized employment litigator, trusted advisor, and skilled problem solver with unique insight into the U.S
- Department of Labor's (DOL) enforcement strategies, policies and procedures
- Dane spent more than 17 years litigating some of the DOL's most complex, novel and high-profile cases
- He served as lead counsel on hundreds of employment law cases, including more than 25 trials and many mediations involving complex matters under the: • Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) • Service Contract Act (SCA) • Executive Order 11246 (OFCCP) • H1-B visa program for temporary specialty workers • Various whistleblower statutes In 2016, Dane's peers and the Solicitor of Labor recognized him as the DOL's top litigator
- Dane applies creative problem solving and sound business acumen to balance client objectives with effective strategies for minimizing legal risk
- He effectively diffuses high-pressure situations and works collaboratively with adversaries to creatively expand available options, opportunities and solutions to resolve complex issues
- When matters cannot be resolved early, Dane consistently and successfully crafts efficient litigation strategies to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses
- His discovery methods are designed to win summary judgment, successfully limit or strike opposing experts, and obtain favorable trial verdicts
- Dane focuses his practice on employment law, including OSHA, ERISA, and wage and hour litigation and other FLSA matters His unique insights and years of experience working with and training DOL investigators proves invaluable to clients successfully navigating DOL investigations
- His FLSA and ERISA practice ranges from single plaintiff to large, complex class or collective actions, and he has particular experience with contingent workforces, independent contractor misclassification and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
- Dane manages OSHA inspections, including those resulting from fatalities and catastrophes, and any resulting litigation for small subcontractors to large multinationals in general industry and construction
- Dane's practice involves many industries, including: • Airlines and aerospace • Construction • Cable and dish installers • Healthcare • Insurance • Manufacturing • Restaurant • Retail • Staffing agencies and PEOs • Transportation Dane is a regular speaker on wage and hour issues, OSHA, ERISA and DOL investigations
- In addition to training many DOL attorneys and investigators, he co-produced training materials for the federal judiciary on the FLSA and appears in the current FLSA training video for federal law clerks
- He is a co-chair of the American Bar Association's Fair Labor Legislation Standards committee, editor for the Collective Actions and "Hybrid" Class Actions chapter of the Fair Labor Standards Act (BNA Third Edition), and regular contributor to FLSA and ERISA annual case updates
- Honors • College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, Fellow • Recipient, Bobbye Spears Award for Litigation Excellence, U.S
- Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor • Recipient, Exceptional Achievement Awards Related to more than a dozen cases and litigation initiatives Secretary of Labor • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Research and Writing Professional Associations • Fair Labor Standards Legislation Committee, American Bar Association, Co-Chair, 2016 to Present • Federal Law Clerk Training Committee, American Bar Association, Co-Chair, 2014 to Present • Annual Labor and Employment Conferences, American Bar Association, Coordinator, Wage and Hour Track, 2014 to 2019 • Webinar Committee, American Bar Association, Co-Chair, 2013 to 2016
Practice Areas Explained
Dane Steffenson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dane Steffenson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Dane Steffenson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Business & Corporate Law in Atlanta
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dane Steffenson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Wage & Hour Disputes in Atlanta
Dane Steffenson is one of 4,887 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Georgia →
Whistleblower & Retaliation in Atlanta
Dane Steffenson is one of 3,523 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Georgia →
Civil Litigation in Atlanta
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Dane Steffenson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dane Steffenson's practice in the field of employment, business, wage & hour, whistleblower, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dane Steffenson brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and wage & hour, Dane Steffenson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Dane Steffenson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Dane Steffenson Handles in Atlanta
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