About Kathleen M. McDaniel

A founding partner of Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, Kathleen focuses her practice on environmental law, helping businesses large and small obtain the permits they need to get their projects under way. She combines legal know-how with a scientific background – she holds a bachelor’s in aquaculture, fisheries and wildlife plus a master’s in forestry with a focus on stream ecology. Public service as a past member of the Richland County Planning Commission and current town attorney for Richburg round out her diverse skillset.

Kathleen’s wide-ranging practice also includes administrative law, government law, land use and zoning and general litigation. She’s also represented business in utility rate cases and neighbors in community disputes.

Order of the Coif; Wig & Robe. Associate Student Works Editor, South Carolina Law Review. Recipient, 2012 Silver Compleat Lawyer Award; 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Midlands Legal Elite - Environmental Law. Appointed to Richland County Planning Commission; 2013 South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy; 2013, 2014, 2015 Super Lawyers South Carolina Rising Star for Government/Municipal Law; President, Rotary Club of The Vista Night; 2012, Richland County Bar Civic Star Award; 2013, S.C. Bar Leadership Academy.

 

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Administrative Law
Posted by anonymous
November 17, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

My hospital system gave out all my PHI to a stranger. Kathleen talked with me and followed up with several emails providing me with pertinent info on what rights I had, and how I needed to proceed with the hospital system. She did all of this without charging me anything (even though I am sure she knew from my initial message that my issue would not be one that could be taken to court). I fell between the "cracks" with HIPPA laws, someone else has all my info but the hospital cannot be sued unless later on I can prove "damages". She was compassionate, very knowledgeable, and prompt! I am amazed in this day and age that she would help me without getting anything in return.

 
Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by anonymous
November 06, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

I needed legal help, but I wanted help from a lawyer I knew to share my strong sense of ethics - I called Kathleen. She guided me through a resolution that I think was fair & just to everybody concerned.

General Practice
Posted by Jason
November 03, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

Kathleen McDaniel is by far one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and driven attorneys that I've ever come across. We had an issue with HoA; the way she handled the matter can only be described with one word: BOSS!

Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by Bernadette
October 29, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

Ms. McDaniel came recommended to me by another attorney. She represented me in a difficult HOA action against the management company and Board at my HOA. Because of her excellent contacts in the financial community, I was able to prevail in my requests for financial documents and ultimately in ousting the Board responsible for the lack of oversight on behalf of the co-owners.

 
Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by Ina
October 27, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

I have hired Kathleen for many different areas both for business (Montessori Early Learning Center, inc) as well as personal and farm issues. As president of our neighborhood association I hired Kathleen to represent us in multiple cases and she was STELLAR and prevailed in them all. Kathleen has represented us in zoning issues in multiple counties. I have used Kathleen for advice,or legal action in multiple areas MANY times over the past 15 years . She is a genius.

 
Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
October 27, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

Katherine was great, I will ALWAYS use her firm when I need a lawyer. First, I was highly stressed with the situation I was in. She got to the point, asked what I wanted to do, and then implemented the solution. A few months later I had a lesser but similar situation I needed some feedback, she took my call promptly, laid out the facts and I was able to proceed with knowledge.

 
Administrative Law
Posted by Terry
October 27, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

Attorney McDaniel was amazing! We got the results we were looking for and our organization were able to continue with her help. She was also very knowledgeable in our case. We highly recommend Attorney Kathleen McDaniel.

General Practice
Posted by Alana
October 26, 2023
Hired Attorney Kathleen M. McDaniel

Kathleen McDaniel is an amazing lawyer. I had attempted to go up against town council without representation, and learned very quickly, that I could not win. I believe they fully intended to twist the laws to fit their agenda this time as well. Until they met Kathleen! The council was not ready for her, their attorney was not ready for her. Kathleen did not allow them to twist any law to suit their agenda. Without Kathleen having represented me, I am certain I would not have gotten my business license reissued and I would have had to go out of business. She is the best!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Environmental Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Other 2
    • General Litigation
    • Appellate Advocacy

Practice Details

  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Microsoft Teams
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Burnette Shutt & McDaniel, PA
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Stevens & Wilkinson of South Carolina v. City of Columbia, 409 S.C. 568, 762 S.E.2d 696 (2014)

    Stevens & Wilkinson of South Carolina, Inc. v. City of Columbia, 396 S.C. 338, 721 S.E. 2d 455 (Ct. App. 2012).
  • Pro Bono Services

    Volunteer for Richland County Bar Association HELP Clinic for the Homeless.

  • Additional Links

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
    2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    2012, U.S. Supreme Court
    2007, South Carolina
    Memberships
    Richland County Bar Association
    South Carolina Bar
    South Carolina Women Lawyers Association
    American Bar Association (Member, Environmental, Regulatory and Natural Resources Section).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of South Carolina
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Clemson University
    Class of 1996
    B.S.
    Aquaculture

    Clemson University
    Class of 1996
    B.S.
    Fisheries and Wildlife Biology

    University of Georgia
    Class of 1999
    M.S.
    Forestry
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Kathleen M. McDaniel was admitted in 2007 to the State of South Carolina.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Kathleen M. McDaniel is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Kathleen M. McDaniel has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Kathleen M. McDaniel attended University of South Carolina.