Daniel D. Swanson
Senior Shareholder
Board of Directors
dswanson@sommerspc.com
toll free: 1-800-967-1234
phone: (248) 746-4046
fax: (248) 936-2172
Mr. Swanson has extensive experience in employment litigation, handling claims of breach of employment contract, non-competition agreements, discrimination, defamation, sales representative commission disputes and other employment-related actions. In addition, he regularly represents individuals in severance negotiations. He also has substantial commercial litigation experience and acts as a state court case evaluator for employment and complex commercial litigation cases. In other work, his clients have included automotive suppliers, vocational schools, computer sales and services companies and a wholesale food distributor. Daniel has achieved two multi-million dollar trial verdicts in his career.
Education:
- The University of Michigan Law School, JD
- University of Michigan, BGL
Areas of Practice:
- Employment Law
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Compensation Disputes
- Sexual Harassment
Bar Admissions:
- State of Michigan
Accomplishments:
- Obtaining two multimillion dollar trial verdicts.
- "Best Lawyers in America" in Employment Law: 1995 to Present
- Top 100 Michigan Super Lawyers: 2006, 2008, 2010
- Michigan Super Lawyers: 2006 to Presnet
- Elected to the Council of Labor and Employment: Section of the State Bar of Michigan (2004).
- American Constitutional Society, Board of Directors
- Author, "Damages from A to Z in Employment Actions: The Plaintiff's Perspective", The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 33rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute Seminar.
Honors:
- Listed in Best Lawyers annually since 1995
- dbsiness Top Lawyer 2012
- Designated as "Super Lawyer"© 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Elected Positions:
- September 2011, Treasurer for the Labor & Employment Council of the State Bar
- June, 2011, Cooley Professionalism Advisory Committee, Cooley Law School
- January 2010, elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Cass Community Social Services. Cass Community Social Services, a non-profit that helps the poor in Detroit
- July 2010, elected to serve on the Executive Board of the Michigan Association for Justice.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Michigan Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section Treasurer
- Michigan Employment Lawyers Association
- Michigan Association for Justice
- State Court, Mediator
- Oakland County Bar Association, - Labor and Employment Section, Past Chairman
- American Constitution Society, Board of Directors
- Birmingham Country Club, Board of Directors
- Cass Community Social Services, Board of Directors
Speaking Engagements:
- ICLE's 36th Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute - Topic:
Enforcing Non-Compete Agreements in a Reduction in Force Environment. Scheduled for April 14-15, 2011 in Plymouth, MI.
- CPE Mega Conference in October 2010: Wilderness of Employment Law: The Employer's Compass
Published Work:
- Author, "Damages from A to Z in Employment Actions: The Plaintiff's Perspective", The Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 33rd Annual Labor & Employment Law Institute Seminar
- Author, "Enforcing Noncompetition Agreement Claims", "Employment Litigation in Michigan, Second Edition", The Institute of Continuing Education
- Author, "Employment Law Track: Pre-Suit Settlement Talks Good Practice or A Sign Of Weakness", 2006
- Author, "Twelve Critical Questions That Must Be Asked To Successfully Represent An Employee Against A Former Employer Seeking To Enforce A Non-Competition Agreement", 2001
Media Appearances:
- The Today Show
- Good Morning America
- CNN Headline News
- Fox Business and News Networks
Client Testamonials:
- Case handled by Dan Swanson and Jesse Young - "I was very happy with the service you, Jesse and the firm provided. You guys handled yourself in a very professional manner and were true advocates for me during this entire process. I am sure you know better than I, but you guys are not only attorney's but also psychologists. You talked me in off the ledge at various times throughout the process when I had to hear first hand and see in writing the ludicrous statements my by the defendant. You, Jesse and your firm will always be in my good graces and I will certainly refer anyone that needs your help, not only in employment matters, but also other specialties". Pat F
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Case handled by Dan Swanson and Kevin Stoops -
"I want to thank the both of you for the hard work you put in to our case. For me it was the first time I had ever been involved in litigation against anybody, was not sure what to expect and was worried about the out come. Throughout the process you both demonstrated understanding for the emotional roller coaster your clients were going through, keeping us on track until the conclusion of the case. Your advise and guidance were spot on...once again, thank you". John W
- Case handled by Dan Swanson and Kevin Stoops: "Going through this process was a totally new experience for me, but the way you and your firm conducted it was certainly reassuring. Please exend my gratitude to all the people involved". Lucas R
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