Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in McKinney, Texas
Founded by attorney Danny Perkins, our firm combines deep legal expertise with specialized knowledge in life insurance to serve individuals, companies, and insurers across Collin County and surrounding areas. With over 25 years in life reinsurance, including roles in underwriting, claims, and sales leadership, we offer unique insights into complex insurance matters. Our practice spans criminal defense, family law, probate, personal injury, and civil litigation, supported by advanced degrees in law, finance, and international management.Recognized as a Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting and Life Management Institute, we provide expert witness services, underwriting audits, and arbitration support. Our team has authored over 30 industry publications and contributed to national insurance education programs, ensuring clients receive counsel grounded in both legal rigor and industry leadership. We prioritize client-focused solutions, leveraging decades of experience to address legal and insurance challenges with precision and integrity.
Services
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Probate
Life Insurance
Personal Injury
Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of life insurance reinsurance expertise
- Specialized underwriting and claims analysis capabilities
- Expert witness services for insurance-related legal matters
- Published authority on life insurance underwriting practices
- Dual expertise in legal practice and insurance industry operations
Associations and certifications
- Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting
- Fellow, Life Management Institute
- Chartered Life Underwriter
Services
Life Insurance Consulting
Providing expert analysis and consultation on life insurance matters, including underwriting evaluation, claims assessment, and treaty negotiations. Our team leverages decades of industry experience to assist insurers, legal professionals, and policyholders with complex insurance challenges. Services include expert witness testimony, underwriting audits, and arbitration support.
Probate Representation
Representing clients in probate proceedings and estate planning matters. Our services include will drafting, estate administration, and probate litigation. We combine legal expertise with practical understanding of estate management to help clients navigate complex probate processes efficiently and effectively.
Criminal Defense
Defending individuals facing criminal charges with comprehensive legal representation. Our approach combines thorough case investigation, strategic defense planning, and courtroom experience to protect clients' rights and achieve favorable outcomes in both misdemeanor and felony cases.
Family Law
Handling divorce proceedings, child custody matters, adoption cases, and child support issues. Our practice focuses on resolving family law disputes through negotiation or litigation while prioritizing clients' interests and family well-being throughout the legal process.
Civil Litigation
Representing clients in civil disputes involving contracts, property, and personal injury claims. Our litigation approach emphasizes thorough preparation, strategic negotiation, and aggressive courtroom advocacy to protect clients' interests in complex civil matters.
People
J. Daniel Perkins
Attorney at Law
With 25+ years in life insurance reinsurance, Danny Perkins holds advanced legal and business degrees. A Fellow of ALU and LMI, he provides expert counsel in insurance litigation and consulting while maintaining active legal practice in McKinney.
Questions
What legal services does your firm specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, family law, probate, life insurance consulting, personal injury claims, and civil litigation, combining legal expertise with deep insurance industry knowledge.
What life insurance consulting services do you offer?
We provide expert witness testimony, underwriting audits, claims analysis, arbitration support, and treaty matter consultation for insurers and legal professionals nationwide.
What makes your firm unique in insurance law?
Our founder's 25+ years in life reinsurance, including underwriting leadership roles and industry certifications, creates unparalleled expertise in insurance-related legal matters.
Do you handle cases outside Collin County?
While based in McKinney, we represent clients across Texas and provide consulting services nationwide, particularly in life insurance matters.
What educational background supports your legal practice?
Our attorney holds a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, an MBA in Finance, and a MA in International Management Studies from UT Dallas.
