Daniel G. Randolph

Daniel Randolph is a Washington-based litigator, with a focus on appellate and complex regulatory litigation. He has successfully argued numerous appeals before the D.C. Circuit and other courts of appeals, and has skillfully briefed dozens of matters in a range of district and appellate courts, including merits and amicus briefing before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Super Lawyers recently recognized Daniel as a Washington, DC “Rising Star” in Appellate Litigation.

Daniel has particular expertise in government-facing litigation, including challenges to agency regulations and orders under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Daniel draws from his previous experience in government—as a judicial law clerk to Article III judges and later as an Assistant United States Attorney—to develop arguments and litigation strategies that will maximize clients’ chances of success. He has litigated against a broad array of federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Patent and Trademark Office. And he has experience at every regulatory litigation phase: building a favorable record before the agency; conducting litigation assessments and venue analyses; preparing complaints, petitions, and briefs; presenting oral argument; and defending favorable judgments on remand.

Daniel’s litigation practice is complemented by an advising practice. Clients turn to Daniel for pragmatic guidance in navigating thorny legal issues, crafting company policies, grappling with the consequences of high-profile court rulings, and monitoring the progress of high-stakes litigation. Daniel routinely works with a range of clients—from small businesses to nonprofits to trade associations to Fortune 500 companies—across a broad spectrum of industries.