Bio
Dan is an attorney at MacDonald Illig whose practice focuses on labor and employment law, business transactions, and government services matters. He advises businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities on a wide range of employment, labor relations, and organizational issues. Dan works closely with management teams to help clients understand legal risks, evaluate available options, and make informed decisions aligned with their operational goals.
Dan Helps Clients With:
- Labor and employment law matters
- Collective bargaining negotiations
- Labor relations and employee relations matters
- Employment discrimination issues
- Wage and hour compliance matters
- Unemployment compensation matters
- Employment benefits and related issues
- Administrative agency proceedings
- Business transactions
- Government services and municipal matters
Dan regularly advises employers and organizational leaders on workplace compliance, employee management, and labor-related legal matters.
Approach to Client Service
Dan takes a direct and detail-oriented approach to legal representation. He focuses on helping clients understand complex legal issues by clearly outlining risks, opportunities, and practical solutions. Clients value his ability to provide timely and effective guidance tailored to their organizational objectives.
Experience and Professional Background
Dan has extensive experience representing businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal entities in labor and employment matters. His practice includes handling administrative proceedings before agencies such as:
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Federal and State Departments of Labor
- Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Board of Review
- Other state and federal administrative agencies
His broad experience across labor, employment, and organizational matters allows him to help clients proactively manage legal risks and navigate complex workplace challenges. When disputes proceed to litigation or formal proceedings, Dan advocates on behalf of clients in administrative and legal forums.
Professional Leadership and Involvement
Dan is the former chair of MacDonald Illig’s Labor and Employment Practice Group and is a member of the firm’s:
- Business Transactions Practice Group
- Government Services Practice Group
- Management Committee
He is also a frequent speaker on labor and employment law topics.
Noteworthy
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
- Selected for inclusion in the publication The Best Lawyers in America© for Employment Law - Management (2024- Present)
Education & Admissions
Memberships & Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Erie County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Past Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sarah A. Reed Children's Centers
