Daniel J. Hurteau
Office Managing Partner / Deputy Practice Group Leader, Complex Disputes
Introduction
Daniel Hurteau is a litigator who has tried hundreds of cases in administrative proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and state and federal court. He focuses on complex business and tort-related actions for pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and healthcare providers, long-term care facilities and physicians. Daniel also represents owners and developers in a wide variety of commercial and construction-related matters.
My focus
My practice is focused primarily on healthcare and other complex commercial litigation.
Healthcare Litigation
The healthcare industry is incredibly diverse and complex. Litigation issues abound, from basic contract disputes with vendors, construction issues, class action anti-trust claims, class action wage and hours matters, non-compete violations to professional disciplinary problems. I represent healthcare providers at all levels and in a remarkable variety of cases. Years of experience in this space have given me a deep understanding of the industry and the roles of the various players, which helps me navigate disputes to make certain that clients’ limited resources are being spent wisely and that the ultimate objectives are achieved.
I frequently collaborate with attorneys in our healthcare services group to make certain we are providing the best possible advice to our healthcare clients. Many healthcare disputes involve regulatory or even political issues, and it is important to be aware of the other players, like a regulatory agency, that can have an impact on litigation strategy. We provide clients with a diversity and excellence of service that is based on a team approach.
I handle numerous disputes for healthcare clients before the Department of Health, Department of Education, Insurance Department, Department of Tax and Finance, in multiple mediations, in arbitrations before several providers, including the American Arbitration Association, American Health Lawyer Association, JAMS and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and in state and federal courts.
Complex Commercial Litigation
I litigate a wide variety of commercial matters in other industries and have successfully handled product liability cases, trade secret, non-compete, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, securities disputes and all types of class actions.
Looking ahead
Businesses in the healthcare industry are inundated with radical changes and constant pressure to do more with less. It is critical that healthcare providers have practical and cost efficient options for resolving disputes.
In the news
- Bloomberg Law
Cayuga Nation power struggle entangles multiple New York courts
Nov 18, 2024This article covers the ongoing clash between Cayuga Nation’s current governing faction and Nation members who believe that faction is violating their traditional way of governance, and how related lawsuits are forcing multiple courts to grapple with the issue of where tribal and state jurisdictions intersect. NP is mentioned in the coverage for representing Nation member Dustin Parker and maintaining that the federal court lacks authority to rule on tribal law issues—a position upheld by the New York State Supreme Court Fourth Appelate Department in July 2024. The NP team is led by Complex Disputes partner Dan Hurteau of Albany and counsel Erik Goergen of Buffalo, and Washington, DC Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Bobby McManigal.
- Law360
Law360 names attorneys who moved up the firm ranks in Q2
Aug 9, 2023This article featuring partner-level promotions in the second quarter of 2023 mentions Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau’s new leadership role as Albany office managing partner.
- Albany Business Review
Eleven new Capital Region senior executives you should know
June 30, 2023This article highlighting several New York Capital Region leaders recently named to new roles features Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau for being selected as NP’s Albany office managing partner. The profile mentions that former Albany OMP Andy Rose is continuing his practice as a partner with the firm.
- New York Law Journal
Attorneys ‘on the move’
June 2, 2023This roundup of recent attorney promotions and hirings across New York highlights the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner.
- Bloomberg Law
Wake up call
June 1, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- Albany Business Review
Daniel Hurteau is Nixon Peabody’s new Albany managing partner
May 31, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- Law360
Nixon Peabody taps longtime partner as Albany office head
May 31, 2023The following article covers the selection of Complex Disputes deputy practice leader Dan Hurteau as NP Albany’s new office managing partner. The coverage also mentions partner Andy Rose, of the Cybersecurity & Privacy practice, for his 16-year tenure as Albany OMP.
- New York Law Journal
New Questions Arise Following the Latest Ruling on MLMIC Distributions
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau and associate Erin Huntington contributed this article on the rise in abundance of dispute resolution as a result of the conversion of the Medical Liability Mutual Insurance Company (MLMIC) from a mutual to a stock insurance company.May 29, 2020 - The Times Union
Lawbeat: Bar associations seek revival
This article about regional bar associations’ recent efforts to bolster membership with newer generations of attorneys quotes Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau, who serves as Albany County Bar Association president.Dec 16, 2019 - New York Law Journal
Judge sanctions heiress' husband for bugging wife's phone during divorce
Albany Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Hurteau and Los Angeles Government Investigation & White-Collar Defense partner Jason Gonzalez are mentioned in this article as attorneys for the plaintiff in a contentious divorce matter that hinges on the defendant’s alleged wiretapping of his estranged wife’s phone.Jan 7, 2019 - Law360
Confusion Persists Over Medical Marijuana Enforcement
A team of Commercial Litigation attorneys including Albany partner Dan Hurteau, Manchester associate Anthony Galdieri, Albany associate Jena Rotheim and Washington, DC, associate Angela Buckner co-authored this article discussing the omnibus spending bill that allows for state implementation of existing medical marijuana laws.Jan 21, 2015 - Albany Times Union
Around Tech Valley
This news brief highlights Albany Commercial Litigation partner Dan Hurteau joining the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.March 18, 2014 - Albany Business Review
People on the Move
This coverage notes that Albany Commercial Litigation partner Dan Hurteau has been elected to the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.March 11, 2014
Admitted to practice
New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Education
Albany Law School of Union University, J.D.
Siena College, B.A.
Professional activities
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and New York City Chapter of ABOTA
- Appointed representative on the House of Delegates for the New York State Bar Association
- Charter member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Elected member of the Albany County Bar Association’s (ACBA) Board of Directors, and currently serves as ACBA’s 2019 president
- Active member of the American, New York State, and Albany County bar associations
- Pro bono liaison partner for the Albany office of Nixon Peabody LLP
- Board member of the Justice for All Campaign in Albany County through the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
- Member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region Advisory Council, which is made up of alumni Board of Directors
- Mediation Matters, Board Member
Recognition
- President’s Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association (2024)
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the field of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Health Care; listed in Best Lawyers since 2012
- Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2024 editorial for practice focus—Dispute resolution - Product liability, mass tort and class action: toxic tort - defense
- Selected as a Super Lawyer in Business Litigation in the 2011 Upstate Edition, based on a peer-review survey conducted by New York Super Lawyers magazine
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