Daniel joined the firm in August of 2023 as an intern while completing his final year of law school. Prior to entering law school, Daniel enjoyed a professional career that spanned 15 years, first at a local investment firm, in a client support role, and then in banking, primarily as a commercial lender. Daniel has also served on various non-profit boards, and volunteers in the community and at his church. He enjoys coaching his two sons’ various sports teams and has been married to his wife, Mary Amber, for almost two decades.

Joining a law firm with such a long and storied tradition and strong reputation, such as Shanks & Blackstock, is a dream come true. Being a part of Shanks & Blackstock allows Daniel to focus on client needs as he did throughout his previous professional careers.

EDUCATION

• Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, Knoxville, TN
  • Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2024
  • Constitutional Law 2023 CALI Award Winner
  • Constitutional Law and Wills, Trusts, & Estates Teacher’s Assistant
  • Nominated to the Hamilton Burnett Chapter of the American Inns of Court
  • Scholarship Recipient for Mid-South Commercial Law Institute (2023)
  • Class of 2024 Lincoln Lawyer Award Winner for Service
• Tennessee Bankers Association, Commercial Lending School
  • Certification in Commercial Lending, 2016
• Maryville College, Maryville, TN
  • B.A., Business and Organizational Management, May 2007

MEMBERSHIPS

• Knoxville Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association