Mr. McDaniel’s unique approach to the practice of law, which has gained him the respect of judges, attorneys and clients throughout the Memphis area, was built over the entirety of his lengthy and distinguished career. During his 40 years as a Tennessee attorney, he has been both a prosecutor and a criminal defender, managed both criminal and civil litigation, and practiced extensively in both state and federal court. Each of his clients received the benefit of his decades of diverse experience as a civil and criminal lawyer and his earnest dedication to earning the trust of the families who relied on him when they needed a counselor and advocate. His experience as a prosecutor helped his criminal defense clients because it has given him years of knowledge of how prosecutors think and prepare their cases, thus making him better equipped to defend these cases.

In recognition of his dedication to professionalism in criminal defense, Mr. McDaniel has received a rating of “AV” under the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review system. This rating, based on the critique of fellow lawyers in the community, is indicative of outstanding legal ability and exemplary dedication to ethical and professional standards. Mr. McDaniel also twice appeared in Who’s Who in American Law, been listed in America’s Leading Lawyers and has been designated for inclusion in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.