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J. Daniel Sharp is a litigation partner in FLK's San Francisco office, and chair of its legal profession and appellate practice groups. Mr. Sharp's practice involves representation of attorneys and law firms, complex commercial litigation, and appellate proceedings.
Mr. Sharp joined FLK in 1989 after clerkships with Judge John T. Noonan, Jr., of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Charles A. Legge, of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
Representative Matters
Representing a prominent Silicon Valley law firm in a legal malpractice action involving a lucrative merger between the firm's client and a publicly traded company. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the law firm, and affirmance of the judgment in the California Court of Appeal.
Representing a prominent national law firm in various lawsuits and claims of professional liability.
Representing a prominent high technology law firm in legal malpractice litigation.
Representing a life insurance company on appeal. Obtained reversal of $6 million jury verdict for negligence, bad faith, and breach of contract.
Representing a private investment manager in commercial arbitration proceedings resulting in recovery of a $24 million award for breach of contract, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty, including substantial punitive damages.
Representing a financial institution in contract and tort litigation with developers over 13 residential real estate projects. Obtained a $64 million judgment in favor of the client after a combined jury/bench trial, and affirmance of the judgment on appeal.
Representing a multi-billion dollar private company in contract litigation. Obtained summary judgment in favor of the company, and affirmance of the judgment on appeal.
Representing a private real estate investor in a contract and partnership dispute involving a portfolio of office buildings. Obtained summary judgment in federal district court, and affirmance of the judgment in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Representing a guarantor in judicial foreclosure proceedings brought by a commercial finance company. Obtained a judgment of nonsuit at a bench trial, and negotiated a favorable settlement on appeal.
Representing the California Judicial Council in appellate proceedings.
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1987, Order of the Coif; Editor-in-Chief, The Hastings Law Journal). University of Virginia (B.A. in English Literature, 1981, with high distinction).
Memberships
Member, American Bar Association, Center for Professional Responsibility
Member, Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers (APRL)
Articles
Goldstein v. Lees Revisited: The Current State of the Law in California Regarding Claims for Disgorgement of Attorneys' Fees
Community Service
Volunteer member, Mediation Panel, United States District Court, Northern District of California.
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