E. Bart "Bart" Daniel

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2014.

Liberty Center, Suite 600, 151 Meeting Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401

(843) 853-5200

Firm: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

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Overview

Firm

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (843) 853-5200

Bart Daniel co-heads the White Collar Crime Defense and Government Investigations team. His practice focuses on both civil and criminal litigation. He has tried numerous white collar, healthcare, environmental, securities, and general litigation matters to verdict in South Carolina. Nominated by President George H.W. Bush, Mr. Daniel was confirmed and served as U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina from 1989 to 1992. During his tenure, he served as lead prosecutor during Operation Lost Trust, a federal investigation that resulted in the conviction of 17 members of the S.C. General Assembly, seven lobbyists, and three others for bribery, extortion, or drug use.He has served as special counsel to the governor, conducting an internal investigation into allegations of public corruption and influence peddling in state government. He also served as lead counsel for the S.C. House of Representatives before a three-judge federal panel in a trial involving reapportionment and the drawing of district lines. He also was appointed special counsel by the S.C. securities commissioner to handle a complex security fraud matter with national implications.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Antitrust Law

Commercial Litigation

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Government Relations Practice

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for E. Bart Daniel

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Charleston, SC (2022)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Charleston, SC (2019)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Charleston, SC (2017)

Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Charleston, SC (2015)

Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
Citadel Alumnus of the Year (1991)
James Petigru Compleat Lawyer Award for Professional Excellence, University of South Carolina
Presented the United States Attorney's Flag Award by U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburg (highest award given to any United States Attorney)
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms (E. Bart Daniel law firm) – Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Government Relations (2010-2017)
Best Lawyers in America® Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Government Relations Practice (2008-2017)
South Carolina Super Lawyers (Criminal Defense: White Collar [Primary Practice Area] 50%); Antitrust Litigation (30%); Business Litigation (20%) (2009-2018)
Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated (1986)

Education

University of South Carolina, JD

Graduated 1980

Citadel, BA

Graduated 1977

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (843) 853-5200

Liberty Center, Suite 600, 151 Meeting Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401

Charleston, South Carolina 29401

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