I am a successful trial attorney with substantial experience in criminal, family, matrimonial, and surrogate issues. My philosophy is that everyone deserves to have the best legal representation possible … and that is what I provide for each of my clients. As a sole practitioner in Ithaca over the last 19 years, I have long been committed to being a dedicated advocate for any member of our community – including those who cannot afford an attorney, through the assigned counsel program and my pro bono work. I handle cases from initial appearance through hearings, preliminary exams, non-jury trials, and jury trial. Over the years I have taken custody, visitation and family offense matters to trial, divorce matters to trial, and support matters to hearing. I have represented clients in non-jury trials (where the decision is made by the judge),as well as jury trials to a verdict (an increasing rarity in these days of settled cases). I look forward to working with you to reach a successful resolution of your legal issue.

David is one of the co-founding attorneys at Hills, Daniels, & Associates. David was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. At a young age, David knew he wanted to be an attorney after watching his grandmother struggle to find legal support for his family members. Making it his ultimate goal, David became an attorney so his family would no longer have to search. ? David graduated high school at L.W. Higgins High and continued his education at UNO and SUNO. Upon graduating from SUNO, David went on to attend Southern University Law School. With years of experience, David is well versed in many practice areas including Personal injury, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Traffic Violation, and Business Formation. Having prepared and negotiated contracts for Large Companies, and Clerking for Judge D. Nicole Shepard in Civil District Court, David started his own law firm, The Daniels Law Firm, which has since merged to form Hills Daniels and Associates.

Ryan Daneshrad is Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Stephen L. Joseph. Daneshrad served as the Executive Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. He clerked for a year for Judge Bruce G. Iwazaki in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Daneshrad is truly a rising star. He was the in-house counsel for a large real estate syndicate, overseeing all aspects of real estate transactional work and litigation. During his time in private practice he has secured over $600,000 in settlements in 9 months. He is specialized in business and real estate litigation. He is involved in various organizations including the California Attorneys Association Los Angeles and serves as a board member to the Drug Enforcement Administration Survivor Benefit Fund in Los Angeles.

Mr. Daniel received his B.A. from Mercer University in 1981 and a J.D. degree from the University of Georgia Law School in December of 1983. Mr. Daniel was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1984. He served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base from 1984 to 1988. From 1988 to 2004, Mr. Daniel was a member of the Georgia Air National Guard. He served as the Senior Judge Advocate for the Georgia Air National Guard from 1995 to 2004, attaining the rank of Colonel. Upon his retirement from the United States Air Force, Mr. Daniel was awarded the highly prestigious Legion of Merit. In 1988, Mr. Daniel was appointed by President Ronald Reagan as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Office of the United States Attorney, Macon, Georgia. Mr. Daniel has served on various prestigious boards during his career, including the Georgia Technical College Board, the Athens Chamber of Commerce Board, the Board of Directors for Athens Regional Health Plan Select and the Board of Trustees for the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. Mr. Daniel has litigated cases for over 30 years in both State and Federal Courts in Georgia and throughout the Southeastern United States. His practice areas are: Business Litigation, Government Litigation, Probate Litigation & Will Contest, Employment Litigation, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Personal Injury.