Atty. Daniel W. Morris
Daniel W. Morris serves as Partner at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP.
Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 26+ Years Experience
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About Daniel W. Morris at a Glance
Daniel W. Morris is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Co (2000). Educated at University of Akron (J.D., 1999) and Mount Union College (B.A., 1994). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel W. Morris
- Daniel W. Morris serves as Partner at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. He focuses his practice on employment litigation in federal and state courts, before governmental administrative agencies, and arbitration
- He has extensive experience handling wage-and-hour matters, including collective and class actions, in federal courts and before the state and federal Departments of Labor
- He also handles labor and union matters before the National Labor Relations Board, in negotiations with unions, and in arbitration
- Mr. Morris advises clients in numerous labor and employment matters including individual employee rights, OSHA, drug testing, harassment and discrimination, wage and hour issues, and restrictive covenants, among others
- More Insights By Daniel FTC Approves Rule to Ban Non-Competes Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to approve a rule that bans - with limited exceptions - non-compete agreements for all workers
- New York City Changes Prevailing Wage Credit for Rent-Free Apartments Historically, employers that had an obligation to pay New York City’s prevailing wage to building service employees and provided a rent-free apartment to a covered employee
- New York Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to Section 201-d of New York’s Labor Law
- The amendment bans New York employers from requiring their employees
- OSHA's Mandatory Vaccine Rule The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an emergency temporary standard to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission in the workplace
- Covered employers
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel W. Morris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel W. Morris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Daniel W. Morris
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 W. Morris's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel W. Morris brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Daniel W. Morris's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Daniel W. Morris 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 W. Morris Handles in New York
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