Daniel Jerome Muller, Employment Attorney in Palo Alto, California
Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation
PartneratNixon Peabody LLP
Palo Alto, CA
Practicing employment in Palo Alto since 1997.
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Daniel Jerome Muller is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP.
- Based in
- Palo Alto, CA
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Palo Alto, CA.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Daniel Jerome Muller: Daniel Jerome Muller is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
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 Palo Alto, California
Daniel takes employment matters in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, California
Daniel takes litigation matters in Palo Alto, 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 Jerome Muller — employment lawyer in Palo Alto
Daniel Jerome Muller is a partner based in Palo Alto, CA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP.
Daniel Jerome Muller is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. Daniel practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Working with Daniel on a employment matter
Daniel Jerome Muller is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, litigation. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years. Daniel practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Palo Alto and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Emory University School of Law
J.D. · 1997
Santa Clara University
B.S. Political · 1993
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
California
1997 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in Emory University School of Law and B.S. Political in Santa Clara University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Emory University School of Law and B.S. Political in Santa Clara 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.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association
membership
Locations
Daniel Jerome Muller's office in Palo Alto
Daniel's primary office is at 2 Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Ste. 500, Palo Alto, CA, 94306. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Nixon Peabody LLP
2 Palo Alto Square, 3000 El Camino Real, Ste. 500
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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How to hire Daniel Jerome Muller — 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 Palo Alto, 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 Jerome Muller
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 Palo Alto?
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 Palo Alto, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Daniel handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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