Atty. Daniel T. Brier
Daniel Brier focuses his practice on complex civil and criminal litigation and investigations, and is often sought out for sensitive and high-profile matters. Dan has represented many corporate executives, physicians, lawyers, and public officials (elected and appointed) including the Governor of Pennsylvania, two former Leaders of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, a Supreme Court Justice, and Cabinet Secretaries.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Scranton, PA · 38+ Years Experience
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About Daniel T. Brier at a Glance
Daniel T. Brier is a Senior Partner based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, practicing at Myers, Brier & Kelly, L.L.P.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, whistleblower, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988), U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania (1988), U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Bankruptcy Court for (1994), and New York United States Supreme Court United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit United S (2016). Educated at Georgetown University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Scranton (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Scranton, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel T. Brier
- Daniel Brier focuses his practice on complex civil and criminal litigation and investigations, and is often sought out for sensitive and high-profile matters
- Dan has represented many corporate executives, physicians, lawyers, and public officials (elected and appointed) including the Governor of Pennsylvania, two former Leaders of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, a Supreme Court Justice, and Cabinet Secretaries
- He routinely represents parties in high-profile civil and criminal matters
- Dan and MBK’s team actively participated in the successful defense of parallel state and federal constitutional challenges to Pennsylvania’s Election Code which authorized no excuse mail-in voting
- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s September 2020 decision garnered national attention from The Wall Street Journal, CNN and The New York Times
- Dan has decades of experience handling the most challenging and sensitive cases with his unique combination of tactical and tactful precision, and a relentless pursuit of justice
- He prosecuted a civil claim against the Diocese of Scranton and obtained what The New York Times identified as “one of the largest individual awards made to a victim of sexual abuse by clergy members.” Together with MBK partner Donna Walsh, he obtained an eight-figure settlement for a client against a public company in a theft of trade secrets and computer fraud and abuse act matter
- Together with MBK partner Jack Dempsey, Dan obtained a $3.7 million verdict against the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on behalf of an Iraqi combat veteran based on the VA’s failure to properly treat combat induced PTSD
- This was the first verdict against the VA for failure to properly treat PTSD
- Together with MBK partners Frank Brier and Jack Dempsey, he obtained a $10 million confidential settlement for the estate of an individual in a wrongful death matter
- On behalf of a minority group of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University, together with MBK partners, Donna Walsh and Frank Brier, he succeeded in compelling court-ordered access, including an award of attorneys’ fees, to the work product developed during the investigation that purportedly justified the issuance of and conclusions in the “Report of the Special Investigative Counsel Regarding Actions of the University Related to the Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Gerald A. Sandusky.” Dan is a longtime Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility, and collegiality
- Membership of the American College of Trial Lawyers is limited to no more than one percent of the lawyers in each state
- In 2021, Dan was selected to serve on the Judicial Independence Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- This Committee, which, includes former and current Judges, focuses on the importance of an independent judiciary and coordinates the College’s response to threats to the judiciary or attacks on judges
- In 2022, Dan was appointed to the Lawyers Advisory Committee of the Judicial Council of the United States Court of Appeals for The Third Circuit, on the recommendation of the federal Judges in the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Dan has also been named every year since 2011 to the select list of Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
- American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell selected him as a Top Rated Lawyer in White Collar Criminal Defense Law
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel T. Brier's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel T. Brier handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scranton.
Criminal Defense in Scranton
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Federal Crimes in Scranton
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White Collar Crimes in Scranton
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in Scranton
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Civil Litigation in Scranton
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Scranton
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 Scranton 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 venue, 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.
Scranton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scranton-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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Why Clients in Scranton Choose Daniel T. Brier
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 T. Brier's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, whistleblower, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel T. Brier brings 38+ 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 Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court, Middle, Western and Eastern Districts of Pennsylvania, and U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Bankruptcy Court for, Daniel T. Brier can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Daniel T. Brier can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Scranton
A Scranton-based practice means Daniel T. Brier 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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