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Daniel D. Barker, Employment Attorney in Madison, Wisconsin

focused on Employment and Litigation

Madison, WI

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Daniel D. Barker is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Madison, WISCONSIN
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Madison, WISCONSIN.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Madison) (2023).

About Daniel D. Barker: Daniel D. Barker is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel D. Barker

Daniel concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Madison, Wisconsin

Daniel takes employment matters in Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Daniel takes litigation matters in Madison, Wisconsin. 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

About Daniel D. Barker — Attorney of Wisconsin employment experience

Daniel D. Barker is an attorney based in Madison, WISCONSIN. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Daniel D. Barker is the office managing principal of the Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents employers in all labor and employment law matters. Daniel has successfully defended clients in discrimination claims before courts and administrative agencies, as well as worked with employers to find creative and cost-effective solutions to their most difficult labor and employment-related legal challenges.

His experience includes guiding employers through union-related challenges and all traditional labor matters, including strikes, collective bargaining, arbitrations, organizing campaigns, elections, and cases before the National Labor Relations Board; defending employers as lead counsel in employment discrimination and harassment cases, including complex class action and high-profile discrimination cases; counseling and advising employers on performance management, disciplinary and discharge decisions, reductions in force, disability law compliance issues, internal investigations, and enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants; helping employers comply with state and federal wage and hour requirements, including collective action matters and investigations involving administrative agencies; training supervisors and managers to implement and administer proper harassment and fair employment policies and practices.

How Daniel handles employment matters

Daniel D. Barker is the office managing principal of the Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. He represents employers in all labor and employment law matters. Daniel has successfully defended clients in discrimination claims before courts and administrative agencies, as well as worked with employers to find creative and cost-effective solutions to their most difficult…

Who Daniel represents

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area.

Credentials

Daniel D. Barker's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

    J.D. · 1996

Daniel studied at J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in University of Wisconsin–Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Wisconsin is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel D. Barker

Daniel has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Madison)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Madison) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

Daniel D. Barker's office in Madison

Daniel's primary office is at 22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 800, Madison, Wisconsin, 53703. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

22 East Mifflin Street, Suite 800

Madison, Wisconsin 53703

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel D. Barker — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment 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 employment attorney in Madison, Wisconsin

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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 employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel D. Barker

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a employment 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 employment attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Wisconsin typically take?

    Simple employment 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 Madison?

    Daniel is licensed in Wisconsin. Matters governed by Wisconsin 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 employment 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

Employment attorneys serving Madison, Milwaukee and Waukesha in Wisconsin

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