Atty. Daniel C. Girard

Atty. Daniel C. Girard

Daniel C. Girard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel C. Girard at a glance

Daniel C. Girard is a personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Girard Sharp LLP. Educated at University of California Davis (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel C. Girard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Daniel C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2012
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel C. Girard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel C. Girard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Class Action

Daniel C. Girard is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Daniel C. Girard is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Daniel C. Girard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel C. Girard

Where is Daniel C. Girard's law office located?
Daniel C. Girard's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Girard Sharp LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel C. Girard handle?
Daniel C. Girard focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Daniel C. Girard go to law school?
Daniel C. Girard earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Daniel C. Girard for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel C. Girard 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 Daniel C. Girard received?
Daniel C. Girard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of California Davis
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Oakland)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
- 2013

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