Daniel P. McGannon

Dan is a member of the Professional Liability Department where he focuses his practice in matters related to school leaders' liability, employment law, municipal liability and civil rights law. He has litigated cases before state and federal courts, as well as the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. 

Dan has an established legal career in both the public and private sector. Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, he was the director of policy and legal affairs for a large public school district counseling the district in a variety of matters such as employment, contract, and general school law matters. He also previously was an attorney with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General where he counseled and litigated on behalf of Commonwealth agencies in matters regarding employment, constitutional claims, and contract matters. With his extensive legal background, Dan is adept at identifying and mitigating legal risks for clients. 

Dan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Shippensburg University and a juris doctor from Widener University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Outside of work, Dan is very active in his community coaching youth sports and moderating various activities through his local parish.