Daniel Peterson focuses on local government counsel, professional negligence, and insurance disputes. He is a former assistant city attorney who has extensive litigation experience across the State of North Carolina, including at the appellate level.
Daniel chairs Parker Poe's Government & Municipalities Industry Team in North Carolina. He is also a member of the firm’s Appellate Practice Team. He has experience at the trial and appellate levels of federal and state courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Daniel has helped cities and towns throughout the state, advising them on achieving their public policy objectives and defending them in litigation, including class actions. He has experience analyzing potential constitutional issues, tailoring policy recommendations, and resolving disputes. He has advised on a range of discrete local government issues, including involving economic development, public participation ordinances, and policing litigation, policies, and wrongful convictions.
Daniel also defends professionals and businesses against claims of negligence, wrongful death, and personal and property damage. He has defended professionals and businesses in the energy, insurance, and real estate industries.
In addition, Daniel litigates disputes over policy coverage determinations on behalf of insurance companies. He has advised and defended international and domestic insurers in various coverage issues.
Prior to joining Parker Poe, Daniel served as an assistant city attorney in the Charlotte City Attorney's Office. He served as sole or lead defense attorney for the city on nearly 80 lawsuits in federal and state courts, on a variety of municipal issues, including appearances before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the N.C. Court of Appeals.