Daniel Lee Ackman

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Wesleyan University, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Columbia University School of Law, J.D., 1988
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1989, New York; United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; United States Supreme Court
ISLN:
909553041

Areas of Practice (6)

  • Civil Rights
  • Administrative Law
  • Class Action
  • Constitutional Class Action Litigation
  • Constitutional
  • Consumer Protection

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (8 reviews)
Peer Reviewed
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/09/21 in Civil Rights

    A fearless and dedicated advocate for civil rights, Dan tirelessly pursues complex and demanding litigation to protect New Yorkers. Dan regularly faces down some of the toughest and most experienced lawyers in the defense bar and routinely prevails.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/21 in Administrative Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/29/21 in Civil Rights

    Dan is a tenacious advocate who is completely dedicated to obtaining the best result possible for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/28/21 in Civil Rights

    Dan is a dogged advocate. As Lincoln once said about General Grant, "he fights." I worked on a case with Dan a few years ago and was impressed with his determination and unwillingness to take no for an answer. Dan is an advocate's advocate... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/28/21 in Civil Rights

    Excellent legal thinker with strong practical litigation talents

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/28/21 in Administrative Law

    Very sophisticated legal thinker; dedicated to his clients and,most importantly, able to get the job done in court

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/21 in Civil Rights

    Daniel Ackman is a superb attorney dedicated to fighting injustice. Dan has tenaciously and successfully litigated against governmental and corporate entities who seek to deprive citizens of their rights and assets.

  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/28/21 in Civil Rights

    Dan is a passionate and effective advocate for NYC underrepresented persons. He deeply cares about his cases and his clients.

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4.4/5.0 (7 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Two years ago I was arrested for a misdemeanor assault I did not commit by a rideshare passenger I had in my personal car (who went on to make a false claim against my insurance). As a result of my ar...

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