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Dalton & Tomich PLCOwner/Partner
Daniel P. Dalton
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Daniel P. Dalton

5.0
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719 Griswold Street, Suite 270, Detroit, MI 48226-3316

Zoning, Planning and Land Use and Business Law

About Daniel P. Dalton

Daniel P. Dalton, named one of twenty-five Michigan Attorneys as a Leaders in the Law in 2010, a Super Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning since 2008 and a Detroit Business Magazine top lawyer concentrates his practice in representing businesses and religious organizations in land use and zoning disputes. Mr. Dalton wrote the book on Litigating Religious Land Use Cases and frequently litigates, lectures and writes on issues related to land use and zoning matters throughout the United States. Mr. Dalton received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University and his law degree from the University of Detroit, School of Law. Mr. Dalton clerked for the honorable Chief Justice Dorothy Comstock Riley of the Michigan Supreme Court and is a founding member at Dalton & Tomich PLC. Twice elected to the City of Plymouth City Commission, Mr. Dalton actively serves on several boards and committees including the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Dean’s Advisory Board, the Boys and Girls Club of Oakland and Macomb County and Cabrini Clinic. He is a life member and fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a member of the American Planning Association and the Michigan Planning Society.

 

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Daniel P. Dalton got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Business Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Owner/Partner
    Firm Name
    Dalton & Tomich PLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Summit Church v. R
    olph County Development Agency (WV)
    Hope Rising Community Church v. Penn Hills, (PA.)
    North Jersey Vineyard Church v. South Hackensack, (NJ).
    Church of Our Savior v. Jacksonville Beach,(FL)
    Planet Aid v. City of St. Johns, Michigan (MI)
    Michigan
    St. Vincent DePaul v. A.T.R.S (MI)
    Lighthouse Rescue Mission v. City of Hattiesburg (MS)
    Academy of Our Lady of Peace v. San Diego, California (CA)
    Salvation Temple Church v. City of Hazel Park (MI)
    Paeth v. Worth Township, Michigan (MI)
    ACMEC v. West Pikel
    , Pennsylvania (PA)
    House Where Jesus Shines v. Bellmead, Texas, TX)
    Lighthouse Church of God v. Southfield, Michigan (MI)
    Carlinville Southern Baptist Church v. City of Carlinville, Illinois (IL)
    Grace Church of the Roaring Fork Valley v. Pitken County, Colorado (CO)
    Celebration Church v. City of Muskegon, Michigan (MI)
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%

    Religious Land Use and Zoning

  • Additional Links
    http://www.attorneysforlanduse.com http://www.daltontomich.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Michigan
    1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    1992, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    1995, U.S. Supreme Court
    2008, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    2008, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    2008, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    2009, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    2009, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    2010, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    2011, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (Pro Hac Vice)
    2013, US District Court, Southern District of Mississippi (Pro Hac Vice)
    2013, US District Court, Middle District of Florida (Pro Hac Vice)
    2014, US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
    2015, US District Court, New Jersey, Newark Division
    2015, US District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
    2015, US District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
    2015, US District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
    2015, US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    2016, US District Court, Northern Division of California, San Francisco
    Indiana
    Memberships
    American Bar Association (State and Local Law, Council
    Vice Chair, Land Use Committee
    Religious Land Use Committee Chair)
    State Bar of Michigan, Real Property section.
    Bar Fellowship
    American Bar Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Aline Felton-Berkley Scholar

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    oAmerican Jurisprudence Book Awards

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Sales 1989

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Constitutional Law

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    London Law International Law Programme
    Other Education
    Western Michigan University
    B.S.
    Honors Graduate

    Western Michigan University
    B.S.
    thesis

    Western Michigan University
    B.S.
    The Freedom of Assembly

    Western Michigan University
    Class of 1986
    Honors Graduate

    Western Michigan University
    Class of 1986
    thesis

    Western Michigan University
    Class of 1986
    The Freedom of Assembly

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    oAmerican Jurisprudence Book Awards

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Sales 1989

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Constitutional Law

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    London Law International Law Programme

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    oAmerican Jurisprudence Book Awards

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Sales 1989

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Constitutional Law

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    London Law International Law Programme

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Aline Felton-Berkley Scholar

    University of Detroit Mercy
    Class of 1990
    Aline Felton-Berkley Scholar
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Dearborn, Michigan, May 21, 1965
    Hobbies & Interests
    Running, swimming and exercise activities

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Owner/Partner at Dalton & Tomich PLC
5.0
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719 Griswold Street, Suite 270Detroit, MI 48226-3316U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    The practice area Daniel P. Dalton spends the most time on is Zoning and Planning and Land Use.
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    Daniel P. Dalton is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, United States District Court for the District of Colorado, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas and United States Supreme Court.
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