Atty. Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara

Atty. Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara

Daniel P. O'Meara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara at a glance

Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara is a employment and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1988). 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). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel P. O'Meara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Daniel P., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2019
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara 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 P. "Dan" O'Meara is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara

Where is Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara's law office located?
Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara handle?
Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
Where did Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara go to law school?
Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara 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 P. "Dan" O'Meara received?
Daniel P. "Dan" O'Meara'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 — Trade Secrets Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988

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 — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026

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