Atty. Daniel Gregory Orfield
Daniel Gregory Orfield is a lawyer practicing adr, labor-employment, school law. Daniel received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.
ADR & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX · 34+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Gregory Orfield at a Glance
Daniel Gregory Orfield is a employment, education, and adr attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992), District Of Columbia (1994), Maryland (1994), and Texas US Supreme Court Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals District of (2014). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1990) and Brown University (A.B., 1987). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Gregory Orfield
- Daniel Gregory Orfield is a lawyer practicing adr, labor-employment, school law
- Daniel received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Daniel practices in Houston, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Gregory Orfield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Gregory Orfield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Employment Law in Houston
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Daniel Gregory Orfield is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Education Law in Houston
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Daniel Gregory Orfield is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Texas →
Mediation & Arbitration in Houston
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Daniel Gregory Orfield is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Houston
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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 Houston Choose Daniel Gregory Orfield
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 Gregory Orfield's practice in the field of employment, education, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Gregory Orfield brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, District Of Columbia, and Maryland, Daniel Gregory Orfield can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, education, and adr, Daniel Gregory Orfield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Daniel Gregory Orfield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Gregory Orfield Handles in Houston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Gregory Orfield has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel Gregory Orfield directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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