Daniel R. Warner

Founding Partner

Daniel R. Warner began his legal career with distinction, achieving one of the highest multi-state bar exam scores in the nation. He initially practiced at an AV-rated firm, where he specialized in litigation and business law. Building on this experience, Dan co-founded the Kelly / Warner Law Firm, where he spearheaded the firm’s litigation and business practice groups.

Currently, as a partner at RM Warner, Dan dedicates the majority of his practice to litigating complex cases involving internet defamation, false and misleading advertising, unfair competition, and cyber harassment. Although based in Arizona, Dan has litigated cases in courts across the country, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Beyond his litigation work, Dan also handles various contractual, commercial, business, real estate, and internet-related matters.

An exceptionally accomplished litigator, Dan is known for his tenacious yet sensible approach to advocacy. His client base spans individuals, entrepreneurs, start-ups, established companies, and public figures, both across the United States and internationally. His reputation as a fierce and effective advocate emphasizes his commitment to achieving tailored, favorable outcomes for his clients.

An honored graduate of theThomas M. Cooley Law School, Daniel Warner was in the top 1% of his graduating class, earned seven certificates of merit – as well as the President’s Achievement Award — and served on the law review. Dan graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Haven, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree.

Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D.)

• Top 1% of graduating class
• Seven certificates of merit
• President’s Achievement Award
• Law Review Editor

University of New Haven (B.S., Summa Cum Laude)

State:

Arizona, 2008

Federal:

United States District Court, District of Arizona

United States District Court, District of Colorado

United States District Court, District of New Mexico

United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Litigation
• Breach of contract
• Breach of fiduciary duties
• Business torts
• Collections
• Construction disputes
• Defamation
• False and misleading advertising/marketing
• False light invasion of privacy
• Fraud
• Home Owners’ Association (HOA) litigation
• Insurance bad faith
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Lanham Act violations
• Non-competition/non-solicitation/non-disclosure agreement violations
• Partnership disputes
• Personal injury
• Real estate
• Shareholder disputes
• Unfair competition

Business Law
• Business contracts
• Business formation
• Commercial and residential leases
• Corporations
• Estate planning (basic wills and trusts)
• FTC regulatory compliance
• Internet marketing
• Joint ventures
• Limited liability companies
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Partnerships
• Property management agreements
• Small-business purchases and sales
• Website compliance

Bankruptcy
• Chapter 7, 11, and 13
• Commercial bankruptcy
• Consumer bankruptcy
• Corporate restructuring
• Creditors’ rights
• Debtors’ rights
• Lease modifications
• Loan workouts
• Pre-bankruptcy planning