Daniel focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He has represented clients in arbitration, federal district court, and before the Fourth Circuit. Prior to private practice, Daniel served as a criminal law attorney in the Army, representing the government during separation boards for active duty officers and soldiers and leading internal investigations. Daniel began his military career as a signal officer, serving in a variety of leadership and management positions.

Daniel earned his undergraduate degree from The Citadel and his law degree from Duke Law. After graduating law school, Daniel served as a term law clerk to the Honorable Graham C. Mullen, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.

• Represented a business executive in a dispute over the validity of an international arbitration provision.
• Represented a real estate developer in a dispute over an easement spanning commercial arbitration, federal district court, and a local zoning board.
• Advised a medical device manufacturer on Stark law and Anti-Kickback Statute requirements.
• Negotiated a multimillion-dollar real estate transaction.

• Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation (2026)
• North Carolina Bar Association, Certificate of Achievement (superior commitment to pro bono legal service), 2014