Atty. Daniel E. Turner

Atty. Daniel E. Turner

Dan Turner is a shareholder in the firm. He represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA litigation, the FMLA, etc.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel E. Turner at a glance

Daniel E. Turner is a employment and litigation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1995) and University of West Georgia (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dan Turner is a shareholder in the firm
  • He represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA litigation, the FMLA, etc
  • Dan has served as lead counsel throughout the country in more than 40 class actions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Section 1981 and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • He has also worked extensively in other litigation practice areas, including state law tort, contract, and restrictive covenant claims, as well as various types of civil rights litigation
  • He has jury and non-jury trial experience in both federal and state courts
  • Chambers USA has selected Dan as one of the country’s leading employment lawyers from 2008 to present
  • Dan has also been voted a “Georgia Super Lawyer” from 2010 to present and a “Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star” in 2005 - 2009
  • He is one of only nine Georgia lawyers named by the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers as a leading employment lawyer in 2010
  • He has been an Adjunct Professor of Litigation at Georgia State University College of Law from 2009 to 2011
  • Dan is the co-author of Chapter 4, “Application of Adverse Impact to Employment Decisions, Employment Discrimination Law,” Lindemann & Grossman, Fourth Edition (BNA 2007)

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel E. Turner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel E. Turner 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.

Daniel E. Turner is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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 Georgia

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel E. Turner

Where is Daniel E. Turner's law office located?
Daniel E. Turner's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel E. Turner handle?
Daniel E. Turner focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
Where did Daniel E. Turner go to law school?
Daniel E. Turner earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (BA).
How can I contact Daniel E. Turner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Daniel E. Turner received?
Daniel E. Turner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 1995
BA
University of West Georgia
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Rising Star (2005 - 2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA (leading lawyer in employment law, 2008 - 2014)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Georgia Super Lawyer (2010-2014)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Assistant Managing Editor, Georgia State University College of Law Review
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

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