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Atty. J. Howard Daniel

Atty. J. Howard Daniel

Mr. Daniel has since 1976 handled labor and employment problems in a wide array of industries.

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Profile Summary

About J. Howard Daniel at a glance

J. Howard Daniel is an attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practforg at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Davidson College (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Daniel has since 1976 handled labor and employment problems in a wide array of industries
  • He has extensive experience in representing management in union organizational attempts as well as in conducting due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
  • He has represented management in numerous decertification matters
  • Mr. Daniel also has experience in the areas of contract negotiation, administration, and bargaining
  • He has tried cases before the NLRB and handled appellate cases under the NLRA
  • Mr. Daniel has been listed in the The Best Lawyers in America since 2001
  • In the community Mr. Daniel has extensive experience in assisting business in their relocation plans and served as Vice Chair of Economic Development for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and 2004
  • Mr. Daniel served as Chairman of the Chamber in 2007 and served as Immediate past Chair in 2008
  • Mr. Daniel is a Member of the Davidson College Board of Visitors
  • Mr. Daniel is serving as President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation in 2008-2009
  • Mr. Daniel is a Board Member of the American Counsel Association 2008-2011

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practforg law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Howard Daniel

Where is J. Howard Daniel's law office located?
J. Howard Daniel's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did J. Howard Daniel go to law school?
J. Howard Daniel earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (—, 1972).
How can I contact J. Howard Daniel for a consultation?
You can contact J. Howard Daniel 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 J. Howard Daniel receiandd?
J. Howard Daniel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
The University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1976
Davidson College
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts, Administrative Law, and Criminal Procedure
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Greenville Magazine's 50 Most Influential People of 2010
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Greenville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Greenville)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina Bar

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