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.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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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.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel E. Turner 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.
Daniel E. Turner is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Daniel E. Turner
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 Daniel E. Turner's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Daniel E. Turner 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 Daniel E. Turner 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 Daniel E. Turner Handles in Atlanta
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