About

Daniel Joseph Kessler is a highly experienced lawyer in Irvine, California, specializing in litigation and business cases. Learn more about his background and expertise below. Daniel Joseph Kessler is a prominent figure in the legal field, serving as the head of the litigation department and one of the founding partners of his firm. With a wealth of experience, Mr. Kessler has successfully litigated and tried a wide range of business cases, including employment terminations, real estate development disputes, fraud, conspiracy, and water rights issues. Throughout his career, Mr. Kessler has achieved multiple million-dollar jury verdicts for his clients, often securing significant punitive damage awards. He has a proven track record of successfully defending clients at trial, including winning motions to dismiss the opposition's case entirely, saving clients the expense of further litigation. In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Mr. Kessler is a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution, serving as both an advocate and a neutral mediator. He has shared his expertise on mediation as a guest lecturer at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. Born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, Mr. Kessler earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley before attending Whittier Law School in Los Angeles. Graduating magna cum laude and ranking fourth in his class, he received numerous honors, competed nationally in moot court, and served as an editor of the law review. Following law school, Mr. Kessler clerked for the Honorable Kenneth R. Harkins of the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. He is admitted to practice in all courts in California and has appeared in courts across the nation, earning an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell's peer review rating system for his exceptional legal ability and ethics. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Kessler has served as an adjunct professor of law at Whittier Law School, teaching trade secrets, and as a board member for the Robert A. Banyard Inn of Court. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to excellence make him a trusted and respected advocate in the legal community.

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Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

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