DANIEL R. QUARLES, ESQ.
Email: dquarles@osqlaw.com
Dan Quarles has practiced law for twenty-five years and has an extensive background in litigation. He represents clients, both businesses and individuals, in civil matters ranging from breach of contract and collections to mechanic’s lien suits and injunctions. In addition to hundreds of civil and criminal bench trials, Mr. Quarles has litigated approximately twenty jury trials through to conclusion by jury verdict. Mr. Quarles has tried cases in both state and federal court.
Mr. Quarles’ experience with the adversarial process provides him insight into pre-trial, and pre-litigation, dispute and conflict resolution. He understands that clients desire cost-effective resolution to their problems and need practical guidance with “real world” dilemmas. He strives to deliver value-added services to every client.
Mr. Quarles is a life-long resident of the Virginia Peninsula and is active in the Williamsburg community.
Employment History
Otey Smith & Quarles, Attorneys - Partner - 2011 to present
Substitute Judge, 9th Judicial District - 2015 to 2021
William & Mary Law School - Adjunct Professor of Law - 2012 to 2017
LeClairRyan, P.C. - Partner - 2007 to 2011
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. - Associate - 2006 to 2007
Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly, P.C. - Associate - 2004 to 2006
Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office Williamsburg/James City County - Assistant CA -1999 to 2004
Commonwealth’s Attorney's Office for York County and Poquoson - Assistant CA - 1996 to 1998
Education
George Mason University School of Law - Juris Doctor, 1996
Hampden-Sydney College - Bachelor of Arts, 1993
Professional Organizations
Virginia State Bar (1996 to present)
Williamsburg Bar Association (1998 to present)
Immediate Past-President (2012 to 2014)
President (2010 to 2012)
Vice-President (2008 to 2010)
Secretary (2006 to 2008)
Newport News Bar Association (2004 to 2007)
York-Poquoson Bar Association (1996 to 1998)
Treasurer (1997 to 1998)
Community Organizations
Williamsburg Planning Commission (2010 to 2015)
Williamsburg Architectural Review Board (2005 to 2010)
Vice-Chairman (2006 to 2010)
Hampden-Sydney College Peninsula Alumni Club
President (2006 to 2007)
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA Branch Board
Board Member (2012 to 2014)
Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels
Board of Directors (2014 to 2017)
Distinctions
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia - Recognized in 2022 as a "Top Lawyer" by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVabiz. A distinction awarded based on a peer-to-peer voting process.
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia - Recognized in 2021 as a "Top Lawyer" by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVabiz. A distinction awarded based on a peer-to-peer voting process.
Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia - Recognized in 2019 as a "Top Lawyer" by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVabiz. A distinction awarded based on a peer-to-peer voting process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2018 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2017 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2016 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2015 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2014 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Super Lawyer - Recognized in 2013 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer” in General Litigation. A distinction awarded by a peer nomination and review process.
Virginia’s Legal Elite – Selected for inclusion among the “Legal Elite” for 2012 by Virginia Business magazine in the category of Civil Litigation. This award is based on a statewide peer review balloting process.
Super Lawyer Rising Star - Recognized in 2009 as a Virginia “Super Lawyer Rising Star” in Real Estate. A peer-review distinction awarded to only 2.5% of eligible attorneys.
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