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Daniel Harkins
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27th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Dan is a strategic and creative problem solver who brings a results-oriented approach to complex commercial litigation and the defense of class actions. With a practice spanning high-stakes disputes across a broad array of industries—including consumer goods, transportation, and technology—Dan is known for his ability to navigate multifaceted legal challenges with clarity and precision.
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Dan is a strategic and creative problem solver who brings a results-oriented approach to complex commercial litigation and the defense of class actions. With a practice spanning high-stakes disputes across a broad array of industries—including consumer goods, transportation, and technology—Dan is known for his ability to navigate multifaceted legal challenges with clarity and precision.
He has extensive experience defending major brands in class actions, particularly those involving alleged deceptive practices under state consumer fraud statutes. Dan’s practice sits at the forefront of emerging class action trends with cases involving data privacy, contaminants, and PFAS. Dan has guided clients through every phase of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy through trial, always with a sharp focus on protecting brand integrity and achieving business outcomes.
extensive experience defending major brands in class actions, particularly those involving alleged deceptive practices under state consumer fraud statutes. Dan’s practice sits at the forefront of emerging class action trends with cases involving data privacy, contaminants, and PFAS. Dan has guided clients through every phase of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy through trial, always with a sharp focus on protecting brand integrity and achieving business outcomes.
Experience
Represenative Matters
- Obtained dismissals on behalf of a consumer goods company in multiple class actions alleging false advertising related to the purported presence of PFAS in dental floss and feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a consumer goods company in defense of multiple class actions alleging deceptive labeling based on the presence of a coloring pigment in feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a leading insurance company in offensive action alleging breach of a cybersecurity vendor’s service contract in relation to a ransomware attack and in defense of a putative class action alleging invasion of privacy related to the same incident.
- Represented leading automotive parts manufacturer in defense of putative class action alleging price premium injuries related to alleged concealment of defect in airbag inflators.
- Obtained favorable settlement for leading global airline in class action alleging breach of frequent flier contract.
- Defended a Fortune 50 global technology company in consumer fraud class action involving allegations that an operating system update rendered legacy devices less functional.
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, Global law firm (2024-2025)
- Senior Associate, Global law firm (2022-2024)
- Litigation Associate, Global law firm (2012-2021)
Education
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Columbia University School of Law,
JD
(2012)
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Articles Editor, Columbia Journal of Tax Law
- McGill University, BA, First Class Honors in History, Dean's List Honors (2009)
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable James L. Garrity, Jr., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (2021 - 2022)
Practice Areas
Represenative Matters
- Obtained dismissals on behalf of a consumer goods company in multiple class actions alleging false advertising related to the purported presence of PFAS in dental floss and feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a consumer goods company in defense of multiple class actions alleging deceptive labeling based on the presence of a coloring pigment in feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a leading insurance company in offensive action alleging breach of a cybersecurity vendor’s service contract in relation to a ransomware attack and in defense of a putative class action alleging invasion of privacy related to the same incident.
- Represented leading automotive parts manufacturer in defense of putative class action alleging price premium injuries related to alleged concealment of defect in airbag inflators.
- Obtained favorable settlement for leading global airline in class action alleging breach of frequent flier contract.
- Defended a Fortune 50 global technology company in consumer fraud class action involving allegations that an operating system update rendered legacy devices less functional.
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, Global law firm (2024-2025)
- Senior Associate, Global law firm (2022-2024)
- Litigation Associate, Global law firm (2012-2021)
Media
Dan is a strategic and creative problem solver who brings a results-oriented approach to complex commercial litigation and the defense of class actions. With a practice spanning high-stakes disputes across a broad array of industries—including consumer goods, transportation, and technology—Dan is known for his ability to navigate multifaceted legal challenges with clarity and precision.
He has... extensive experience defending major brands in class actions, particularly those involving alleged deceptive practices under state consumer fraud statutes. Dan’s practice sits at the forefront of emerging class action trends with cases involving data privacy, contaminants, and PFAS. Dan has guided clients through every phase of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy through trial, always with a sharp focus on protecting brand integrity and achieving business outcomes.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Represenative Matters
- Obtained dismissals on behalf of a consumer goods company in multiple class actions alleging false advertising related to the purported presence of PFAS in dental floss and feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a consumer goods company in defense of multiple class actions alleging deceptive labeling based on the presence of a coloring pigment in feminine hygiene products.
- Represented a leading insurance company in offensive action alleging breach of a cybersecurity vendor’s service contract in relation to a ransomware attack and in defense of a putative class action alleging invasion of privacy related to the same incident.
- Represented leading automotive parts manufacturer in defense of putative class action alleging price premium injuries related to alleged concealment of defect in airbag inflators.
- Obtained favorable settlement for leading global airline in class action alleging breach of frequent flier contract.
- Defended a Fortune 50 global technology company in consumer fraud class action involving allegations that an operating system update rendered legacy devices less functional.
Previous Professional Experience
- Of Counsel, Global law firm (2024-2025)
- Senior Associate, Global law firm (2022-2024)
- Litigation Associate, Global law firm (2012-2021)
Education
-
Columbia University School of Law,
JD
(2012)
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Articles Editor, Columbia Journal of Tax Law
- McGill University, BA, First Class Honors in History, Dean's List Honors (2009)
Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable James L. Garrity, Jr., U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (2021 - 2022)
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
- False Advertising & Unfair Trade Practices
- Cybersecurity & Data Breach Litigation
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