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J. Howard Daniel, Employment Attorney in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC

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J. Howard Daniel is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment.

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Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Greenville) (2024).

About J. Howard Daniel: J. Howard Daniel is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Legal matters J. takes on

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

Employment cases in Greenville, South Carolina

J. takes employment matters in Greenville, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet J. Howard Daniel — employment lawyer in Greenville

J. Howard Daniel is an attorney based in Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Mr. Daniel has since 1976 handled labor and employment problems in a wide array of industries. He has extensive experience in representing management in union organizational attempts as well as in conducting due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. He has represented management in numerous decertification matters. Mr. Daniel also has experience in the areas of contract negotiation, administration, and bargaining. He has tried cases before the NLRB and handled appellate cases under the NLRA. Mr. Daniel has been listed in the The Best Lawyers in America since 2001.

In the community Mr. Daniel has extensive experience in assisting business in their relocation plans and served as Vice Chair of Economic Development for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce in 2003 and 2004. Mr. Daniel served as Chairman of the Chamber in 2007 and served as Immediate past Chair in 2008. Mr. Daniel is a Member of the Davidson College Board of Visitors. Mr. Daniel is serving as President of the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation in 2008-2009. Mr. Daniel is a Board Member of the American Counsel Association 2008-2011.

How J. handles employment matters

Mr. Daniel has since 1976 handled labor and employment problems in a wide array of industries. He has extensive experience in representing management in union organizational attempts as well as in conducting due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. He has represented management in numerous decertification matters. Mr. Daniel also has experience in the areas of contract negotiation,…

The kind of cases J. takes

J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Greenville and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of South Carolina School of Law

    J.D. · 1976

  • Davidson College

    — · 1972

Jurisdictions

J.'s state bar admissions

  • South Carolina, Sout

    ACTIVE

J. studied at J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law and — in Davidson College.

Law school and academic background

J. completed J.D. in The University of South Carolina School of Law and — in Davidson College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice J. runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

J. has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

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

    2024

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

    2018

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Jurisprudence Awards in Contracts, Administrative Law, and Criminal Procedure

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Greenville Magazine's 50 Most Influential People of 2010

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Greenville) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Greenville) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Management (2026).

Locations

J. Howard Daniel's office in Greenville

J.'s primary office is at 300 North Main Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

300 North Main Street

Greenville, South Carolina 29601

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Hiring guide

How to hire J. Howard Daniel — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'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; J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Greenville, South Carolina

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 J.

J. 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. J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

J.'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 J. Howard Daniel

  • How much does it cost to hire J. for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does J. offer a free consultation?

    J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in South Carolina 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. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can J. take my case if I'm outside Greenville?

    J. is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — J. 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 J.?

    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. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is J. accepting new employment clients right now?

    J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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