Atty. Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright

Atty. Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright

Dan Boatright has represented employers in hundreds of matters in state and federal courts, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Working with restaurants, retailers, and public sector employers, he has experience with claims across the full spectrum of employment law, including defense of numerous multiple plaintiff and collective/class action lawsuits.

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About Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright at a glance

Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright is a employment attorney based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Missouri, The Missouri Bar and Kansas, Kansas Bar Association. Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Kansas City (KS) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Dan Boatright has represented employers in hundreds of matters in state and federal courts, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Working with restaurants, retailers, and public sector employers, he has experience with claims across the full spectrum of employment law, including defense of numerous multiple plaintiff and collective/class action lawsuits. He has specific expertise with claims involving:

  • The Fair Labor Standards Act
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Title VII
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Missouri Human Rights Act
  • The Kansas Act Against Discrimination

    Dan also regularly counsels employers in a wide range of industries on compliance with employment laws and provides management training on anti-harassment and other matters. Additionally, he serves as a member of Littler Mendelson's Publications Review Committee.

    Before joining Littler, Dan practiced employment law exclusively on behalf of management for 19 years. Prior to that, he practiced as an architect for two years.

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright

Where is Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright's law office located?
Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright handle?
Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
Where did Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright go to law school?
Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright received?
Daniel B. "Dan" Boatright's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Kansas City (KS); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Kansas and Missouri.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
- 1991

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Kansas City (KS)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Kansas and Missouri
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2012 and 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Kansas City (KS)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Kansas City (KS)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Kansas City (KS)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Missouri, The Missouri Bar
Kansas, Kansas Bar Association

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