Overview
“Effective advocacy begins with understanding each client’s goal, and developing a path forward that addresses both their immediate needs and long-term strategy.”
Daniel represents clients in construction disputes and advises them on matters arising throughout the life cycle of a project. His experience includes representing general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in contract and lien matters, construction defect claims, payment disputes and other project-related issues.
Daniel also brings broader civil and commercial litigation experience to his practice. He has represented businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes and other matters before Virginia state and federal courts and has experience advising businesses on the drafting, negotiation and enforcement of commercial contracts.
Having grown up working in his family’s logistics business, Daniel developed an early appreciation for clear communication, attention to detail and practical problem-solving. He brings that perspective to his legal practice, working to understand his clients’ business objectives and identify effective solutions to complex disputes.
Recognition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Construction, 2025 – 2027
Virginia Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Civil Litigation: Defense, 2025 - 2026
Named to “Legal Elite,” Young Lawyer (Under 40), Virginia Business, 2025
Experience
Experience
Construction Experience
- Negotiates leases and handles construction, contract, and payment disputes on behalf of business owners, homeowners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Represented homeowners in multi-day arbitration against their general contractor regarding construction defects, obtaining an award in his client’s favor.
- Represented homeowners in multi-day trial against their general contractor regarding construction defects and contractor’s abandonment of construction, obtaining a judgment in his client’s favor.
- Represented a trade company against claims by owners for defective construction, obtaining a judgment on behalf of the tradesman.
Commercial Litigation Experience
- Representation of local and national businesses in insurance disputes.
- Representation of Virginia Sheriff’s departments, Commonwealth’s Attorneys Offices, and state agencies in federal and state court.
- Served as counsel to a logistics company regarding an interstate transportation dispute, securing dismissal for client.
- Successfully rezoned a premium parcel from commercial to industrial zoning based on the client’s change in desired use.
- Represented national commercial vehicle manufacturer in a sales dispute with a purchaser over warranty obligations.
Community
Services
Education
University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
- Order of the Barristers
- Moot Court Board
- Federalist Society, Member
- Student Government, 3L Class Representative
William & Mary, B.A., Political Science and Government
- Member, Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
- Member, Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honors Society
- Club Tennis
Admissions
- Virginia
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia