Daniel centers his insurance practice on representing insurers in connection with general liability, D&O, professional liability, and cyber liability issues. He counsels insurers on underlying exposures of securities and derivative litigation as well as a broad range of first- and third-party liability insurance coverage issues involving duty to defend, additional insured, and bad faith exposure.

Daniel also has extensive experience in both business litigation and transactional matters. He has advised and represented clients in business disputes, breach of contract actions, real estate and land use/zoning matters. His general corporate representation practice has included the formation and organization of business entities, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He further counsels and assists clients with the drafting and negotiation of contracts and leases, as well as, securing state and local licenses, permits, and certifications, including any necessary alcoholic beverage licenses and food service permits.

Daniel formerly served as General Counsel for the Jekyll Island Authority where he advised the Board of Directors and executive staff of the Authority on all legal matters with a focus on the areas of land use/zoning, procurements and contracts. He also assisted the Authority by negotiating, structuring, and drafting lease agreements for numerous commercial projects on Jekyll Island resulting in the formation of public-private partnerships that contributed to the continued revitalization of Jekyll Island through the construction, renovation or development of multiple hotels, two planned residential housing communities and a retail shopping district.

Daniel began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Georgia Attorney General’s Office where he practiced in both the Commercial Transactions and Litigation Division and the Regulated Industries and Professions Division. During his public service, Daniel handled transactions and litigation involving the business, financial and property interests of state government, represented Georgia Boards and Commissions that issue professional licenses, and defended the constitutionality of state statutes and regulations in actions seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.

Daniel, his wife, Ginny, and their two children, Miles and Charlotte, live on St. Simons Island. Daniel currently is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Golden Isles YMCA Foundation.