Daniel A. Jones Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Deputy General Counsel for Florida Atlantic University responsible for management of the University’s litigation and oversight of administrative operations for the General Counsel’s Office. Also serves as primary legal counsel for the Division of Student Affairs and the University Athletics Department.> Serves as litigation counsel for the University, which includes overseeing outside trial counsel and representing the University in appellate matters in both State and Federal Courts of Appeal> Provides legal advice to the Division of Student Affairs on a variety of issues related to student discipline, academics, contracts, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, free speech, and religious accommodation> Advises the University Athletics Department on all legal matters related to student-athletes, including NCAA Compliance, Title IX, and Risk Management> Adjunct Instructor for the Department of Higher Educational Leadership and Research Methodology in the College of Education, and the Department of History in the College of Arts and Letters

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida serving as legal counsel in cases involving constitutional challenges to statutes as well as civil and constitutional rights claims against state agencies and state officials. Responsible for providing legal services to state agencies, state officials, and judges, including the litigation of claims under 42 U.S.C. 1983, state and federal constitutions, tort claims, RICO, and claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.> Engaged in full range of trial practice on behalf of the Department of Corrections, Department of Transportation, Department of Health, Florida Atlantic University, and the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority > Provided counsel in administrative law for the Department of Children and Families > Served as litigation counsel for state officers within the Office of the Attorney General> Guest Speaker at the 2012 American Public Transportation Association’s National Risk Management Seminar

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Senior Associate in the West Palm Beach Office of Hightower & Partners responsible for all phases of civil litigation practice, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation. Primary litigator for large clients such as Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., Waste Management Inc. of Florida, and Publix Super Markets, Inc.> Conducted and defended depositions, including plaintiff depositions and depositions of corporate representatives> Prepared for and conducted mediation on behalf of corporate clients > Litigated complex and high-profile cases, including products liability and wrongful death > Handled oral arguments on a range of motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and post-trial requests for relief

Whiteman Afb, Missouri, United States

Responsible for all phases of criminal defense work from pre-trial practice through trial, post-trial matters, and sentencing. Participated in and conducted numerous trials as both the primary counsel and co-counsel, including fully litigated trials, pretrial hearings, sentencing cases, and pretrial confinement hearings. Hand selected to assist other less-experienced Air Force attorneys with complex cases, and traveled frequently throughout the Midwest for trial. > Prepared all cases for trial, including witness interviews, discovery, preparation of legal briefs for motion practice, jury voir dire, and jury instructions> Delivered opening statements and closing arguments in jury trials and bench trials> Handled complex cases involving firearms, theft and disposal of government property, burglary, indecent acts, and assault

Whiteman Afb, Missouri, United States

Served as primary military prosecutor for the base Legal Office. Responsible for the negotiation, preparation, and litigation of most criminal trials at Whiteman Air Force Base. Acted as legal advisor to the Brigadier General on a wide variety of legal issues and provided continual legal guidance and opinions on local and federal laws, pending legislation, administrative actions, and public affairs.> Prepared cases for trial, negotiated plea bargains with defense counsel, and conducted numerous successful prosecutions> Appointed as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Missouri, and disposed of more than 250 federal misdemeanor cases> Served as Chief of Adverse Actions, Civil Law, Law of Armed Conflict, and Environmental Law issuing legal guidance relied on by Wing and Squadron Commanders throughout their decision-making process

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: • Participant in the Swiss Law Exchange Program at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2001) • Participant.

Master'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: • Recipient of the 2012 Weiner Spirit of America Graduate Research Award • Recipient of the 2016 Traci Jill.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: • Dean’s List; Meadors Scholarship recipient • Participant in the winter term study abroad program, London.