Daniel C. Girard, Class Action Attorney in San Francisco, California
focused on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury
San Francisco, CA
Trusted class action attorney serving San Francisco.
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Daniel C. Girard is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Girard Sharp LLP.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Oakland) (2017).
About Daniel C. Girard: Daniel C. Girard is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Girard Sharp LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on class action, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in San Francisco, California
Daniel takes class action matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in San Francisco, California
Daniel takes litigation matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California
Daniel takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California
Daniel takes product liability matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel C. Girard — class action lawyer in San Francisco
Daniel C. Girard is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Girard Sharp LLP.
Daniel C. Girard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Daniel C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel's approach to class action cases
Daniel C. Girard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Securities, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Daniel C., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting…
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, litigation, and personal injury matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California Davis
J.D. · 1984
Daniel studied at J.D. in University of California Davis.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in University of California Davis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Oakland)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Oakland) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (San Francisco) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Daniel C. Girard's office in San Francisco
Daniel's primary office is at 601 California Street, Suite 1400, San Francisco, California, 94108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Girard Sharp LLP
601 California Street, Suite 1400
San Francisco, California 94108
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How to hire Daniel C. Girard — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel C. Girard
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in California typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new class action clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Daniel handles class action matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified class action attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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