Biography
Danny began his legal career in 1987 gaining valuable trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney and prosecuting 40 felony jury trials in one year. In 1988, Danny entered private practice where he tried a variety of criminal and civil jury trials. After a short time, Danny won his first million-dollar civil case. Other six and seven-figure verdicts and settlements followed, and a few years later Danny received a civil jury verdict of 2.8 million dollars. He has won large settlements and verdicts for catastrophic injury cases exceeding 5 million dollars throughout South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Georgia. To date, his firm has won over 50 million for our clients.
"We'll never give you anything less than 100% dedication, because you and your case deserve it."
On April 1, 1999, Danny established Durham Law Firm. Over the past 38 years, Danny has tried over 300 criminal and civil jury trials, thus gaining valuable knowledge and experience. For over 36 years, Danny has specialized in tractor-trailer crashes. Since these types of cases often result in horrific injuries and/or death, they require an added level of expertise to properly handle all aspects of these complex cases.
Danny and his wife, Vicki, reside in Columbia County with their three terriers, Molly May and Sofie. Together they have four sons and are the grandparents of eight precious grandchildren. Danny and Vicki attend Whole Life Ministries.
Education
- Atlanta Law School, Atlanta, Georgia
- J.D.
- Furman University Greenville, SC.
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1987
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1987
- Supreme Court of Georgia, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Georgia, 1989
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Georgia, 2001
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia, 1985
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1990
Professional Associations
- Georgia Bar Association, 1987
- Augusta Bar Association, 1987
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, 1987
- Georgia Association of Criminal Defense, 1987
- National College of DUI Defense Lawyers, 1995
- Trial Masters, 2014
- National Association of Criminal Defense, 2001
- Academy of Trucking Accident Attorneys, 2017
- Member of the Board of Governors, Served the State Bar of Georgia for the Columbia Judicial Circuit, 2020-2025
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Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Mediator and Arbitrator by the Supreme Court of Georgia
Volunteer Work
- Participates in the Golden Harvest Food Bank Legal Food Frenzy annually to help raise money for food for those in need.
- Supports various animal rescues, such as Zeus’ Crusaders, That’s What Friends are For, and Girard Lifesaver Rescue





