Atty. P. Daniel Williams
P. Daniel (“Dan”) Williams is a Florida Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist , and is one of the founding members of Magid & Williams, PA, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving Jacksonville, FL · 32+ Years Experience
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About P. Daniel Williams at a Glance
P. Daniel Williams is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Magid & Williams. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1994) and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About P. Daniel Williams
- P. Daniel (“Dan”) Williams is a Florida Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist, and is one of the founding members of Magid & Williams, PA, in Jacksonville, Florida
- The firm limits its practice to the area of labor and employment law, representing primarily employees
- Mr. Williams received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, with honors, from Drake University Law School in 1994
- He has practiced labor and employment law since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1994, and he has earned the highest “AV” peer rating in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory
- Jacksonville’s 904 Magazine has listed Mr. Williams in “Legal Eagles – Top River City Lawyers.” Mr. Williams has been rated as a Super Lawyer in employment litigation in Super Lawyers Magazine, after peer review, for every year from 2016 to the current time
- Having developed a passion for representing pregnant workers, Mr. Williams is the published author of his own law book, The Pregnancy Discrimination Act: A Guide for Plaintiff Employment Lawyers
- This legal treatise was published by the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), one of the most prominent legal publishers in the United States
- Mr. Williams was also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Florida Coastal School of Law (FCSL), in Jacksonville, where he taught Remedies, Pretrial Litigation Drafting, and Employment Discrimination Law
- Mr. Williams also lectures on advanced employment law topics at continuing legal education seminars
- He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (N.E.L.A.), the Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
- Mr. Williams served as the President of the Florida Employment Lawyers Association (Florida Chapter of N.E.L.A.) in 2008-09, served as the Vice President of Programming in 2007, and was on the executive board of Florida N.E.L.A. for several years
- He has also been actively involved in the Publications Subcommittee of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Mr. Williams is admitted to practice in all Florida courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- His experience includes representing employees in cases involving sexual harassment and discrimination based on gender, pregnancy, age, race, national origin, disability, religion, etc
- He also has experience representing employees in cases involving family and medical leave, unpaid wages and overtime claims under the FLSA, covenants not to compete, employment contracts, whistle-blower retaliation, FMLA retaliation and interference, workers’ compensation retaliation, and other aspects of labor and employment law
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National Employment Lawyers Association (President, Florida Chapter, 2009-2010)
Practice Areas Explained
P. Daniel Williams's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases P. Daniel Williams handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Jacksonville.
Employment Law in Jacksonville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Jacksonville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Jacksonville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville Choose P. Daniel Williams
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 P. Daniel Williams's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
P. Daniel Williams brings 32+ 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 P. Daniel Williams's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville-based practice means P. Daniel Williams 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 P. Daniel Williams Handles in Jacksonville
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