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Daniel Hutchinson, Employment Attorney in San Francisco, California

Over 21 years of legal practice

San Francisco, CA

Practicing employment in San Francisco since 2005.

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Daniel Hutchinson is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Daniel has over 21 years of legal experience.

Based in
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026).

About Daniel Hutchinson: Daniel Hutchinson is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Daniel has over 21 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel Hutchinson

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

Employment cases in San Francisco, California

Daniel takes employment 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

About Daniel Hutchinson — Over 21 years of California employment experience

Daniel Hutchinson is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment. Daniel has over 21 years of legal experience.

Daniel M. Hutchinson chairs the firm’s employment practice group and supports the firm’s employment cases. His practice has been focused on litigating, settling, and taking to trial complex class actions that have advanced the public interest. As a partner at Lieff Cabraser, Daniel served as lead or co-lead counsel on cases that recovered over $2 billion for his clients in all variety of industries and across myriad discrimination, unpaid wages, ERISA, consumer protection, and financial fraud cases.

Daniel’s employment litigation experience spreads across a wide variety of industries, He was a key player representing Indian nationals in wage theft litigation against Tata, taking the overtime claims of information technology workers to a trial victory against CSC, and litigating the discrimination claims of female managers at Costco.

Daniel has pursued dozens of class action consumer protection cases against major banks and financial services providers that place robocalls to consumers. Daniel’s efforts helped result in the largest monetary settlements in the history of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and ended harassing robocalls to millions of consumers.

Daniel has been recognized as a nationwide leader in employment law. In 2014, Law360 acknowledged Daniel as one of six of the nation’s top employment lawyers under 40. The Daily Journal named him as a “Top 40 Under 40” leading lawyer in California. The Recorder endorsed him as one of “50 Lawyers on the Fast Track.” Daniel has spoken and presented papers at national employment and consumer law conferences, including events sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law, the Mason Judicial Education Program, the Practising Law Institute, the Impact Fund, the UCLA School of Law, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California. Daniel has served as the Board Chair for the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights.

Daniel's approach to employment cases

Daniel M. Hutchinson chairs the firm’s employment practice group and supports the firm’s employment cases. His practice has been focused on litigating, settling, and taking to trial complex class actions that have advanced the public interest. As a partner at Lieff Cabraser, Daniel served as lead or co-lead counsel on cases that recovered over $2 billion for his clients in all variety of…

The kind of cases Daniel takes

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Daniel Hutchinson's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of California Berkeley

    J.D. · 2005

  • University of California Berkeley

    — · 2002

  • Brown University

    B.A. · 1999

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • California

    2005 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in University of California Berkeley, — in University of California Berkeley, and B.A. in Brown University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in University of California Berkeley, — in University of California Berkeley, and B.A. in Brown University. 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

Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel Hutchinson

Daniel has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2018-2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Super Lawyer for Northern California," Super Lawyers, 2013-2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Rising Star," Law360, 2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500 recommended lawyer, LegalEase, 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Rising Star for Northern California," Super Lawyers, 2009-2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "50 Lawyers on the Fast Track," The Recorder, 2012

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Protection Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — “Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2018-2023 (2026).

Locations

Daniel Hutchinson's office in San Francisco

Daniel's primary office is at 275 Battery Street, Suite 2900, San Francisco, California, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

275 Battery Street, Suite 2900

San Francisco, California 94111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel Hutchinson — 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 San Francisco, California

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 Hutchinson

  • 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 California 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 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 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 San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California

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