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Daniel Morris

Lawyer Dan Morris Legal

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Perth, WA
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Daniel Morris is a seasoned legal practitioner with a distinguished career spanning over two decades, particularly in Western Australia's dynamic legal landscape. Since his admittance to practice in 2003, Daniel has demonstrated remarkable versatility, advising and litigating across diverse areas including construction, Commonwealth crime, corporate disputes, and equity and trusts. His extensive experience in advocacy positions him as a formidable presence in every Western Australian court and tribunal, including the WA Court of Appeal and State Administrative Tribunal. Evolving since 2007, Daniel's focus shifted towards land-related legal matters, with an emphasis on development, construction, and trusts, making these areas the cornerstone of his current practice. His notable achievements include conducting high-stakes trials and appeals, most often as sole counsel, and securing low-cost, high-value outcomes in claims exceeding $2 million for significant public works in Western Australia. His undefeated record in civil trials and arbitrations underscores his strategic acumen and commitment to excellence. Daniel's expertise extends beyond the courtroom; he holds a Master’s in Construction Law from the University of Melbourne and contributes to the legal community as an author and educator. His scholarly articles have been published in prestigious journals, reflecting his thought leadership in construction law. His presentations to various professional bodies further highlight his role as a trusted authority in legal education. Currently leading Dan Morris Legal, Daniel offers comprehensive legal services, favouring in-house execution to maintain quality and efficiency. Additionally, his consultancy work with global investment funds underscores his versatility and international relevance. As a respected legal influencer and advisor, Daniel Morris continues to shape the future of law, particularly within the realm of construction and commercial litigation.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Criminal & Traffic
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Litigation & Disputes
Property Law

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Resume

Experience

Legal Counsel - Australia
Legal Counsel - Australia
360 Business Law
Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 · 3 months
Consultant
Consultant
GLG
Sep 2024 - Present · 1 year 6 months
Author
Author
The Law Society of Western Australia
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024 · 0 months
Author (exclusive, by invitation)
Author (exclusive, by invitation)
Lexology
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 · 0 months
Author
Author
The Law Society of Western Australia
Dec 2023 - Dec 2023 · 0 months
Author
Author
The Law Society of Western Australia
Oct 2023 - Oct 2023 · 0 months
Author
Author
The Law Society of Western Australia
Aug 2023 - Aug 2023 · 0 months
Legal influencer
Legal influencer
Lexology
Apr 2023 - Apr 2023 · 0 months
Author
Author
The Law Society of Western Australia
Apr 2023 - Apr 2023 · 0 months
Principal
Principal
Dan Morris Legal
May 2022 - Present · 3 years 10 months
Legal Practitioner Director
Legal Practitioner Director
Australian Construction Lawyers Pty Ltd trading as Dan Morris Legal
Apr 2022 - Present · 3 years 11 months
Lawyer, Founder and CEO
Lawyer, Founder and CEO
Time Unbarred
Apr 2022 - Present · 3 years 11 months
Successful Junior Counsel for the Respondent in High Court special leave application
Successful Junior Counsel for the Respondent in High Court special leave application
High Court of Australia
Oct 2021 - May 2022 · 7 months
Successful counsel for the respondent by unanimous judgment of WA Court of Appeal in Fury v Nasso
Successful counsel for the respondent by unanimous judgment of WA Court of Appeal in Fury v Nasso
Supreme Court of Western Australia
May 2021 - Aug 2021 · 3 months
Presenter
Presenter
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 year 5 months
Presenter
Presenter
Legalwise Seminars
Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 · 11 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Apr 2019 - Apr 2019 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Feb 2019 - Feb 2019 · 0 months
Successful trial counsel in Nasso v Fury [2020] WADC 61
Successful trial counsel in Nasso v Fury [2020] WADC 61
District Court of Western Australia
Feb 2019 - Feb 2020 · 1 year
Presenter, Contractual time bars and variations
Presenter, Contractual time bars and variations
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Dec 2018 - Dec 2018 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Aug 2018 - Aug 2018 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Australian Institute of Architects
Mar 2018 - Mar 2018 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Civil Contractors Federation WA
Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 · 0 months
Webinar presenter
Webinar presenter
International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Dec 2017 - Dec 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Legalwise Seminars
Nov 2017 - Nov 2017 · 0 months
Author, presenter
Author, presenter
Civil Contractors Federation WA
Nov 2017 - Nov 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
SMBiT Professionals
Nov 2017 - Nov 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Society of Construction Law Australia
Oct 2017 - Present · 8 years 5 months
Presenter
Presenter
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Oct 2017 - Oct 2017 · 0 months
Associate Member and Workshop presenter
Associate Member and Workshop presenter
Civil Contractors Federation WA
May 2017 - May 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Legalwise Seminars
Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety, Western Australia
Dec 2016 - Dec 2016 · 0 months
Special Counsel Dispute Resolution Construction and Engineering
Special Counsel Dispute Resolution Construction and Engineering
HHG Legal Group
Nov 2016 - May 2022 · 5 years 6 months
Presenter
Presenter
Civil Contractors Federation WA
Nov 2016 - Nov 2016 · 0 months
Workshop Presenter
Workshop Presenter
Master Builders Association of Western Australia
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
SMBiT Professionals
Oct 2016 - Oct 2016 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Legalwise Seminars
Mar 2016 - Mar 2016 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
LEADR & IAMA - association of dispute resolvers
Sep 2015 - Sep 2015 · 0 months
Guest Lecturer
Guest Lecturer
Murdoch University
Feb 2015 - Sep 2017 · 2 years 7 months
Associate Member and Workshop Presenter
Associate Member and Workshop Presenter
Civil Contractors Federation
Jan 2015 - Feb 2018 · 3 years 1 month
Inter - School Mock Trial Competition Judge
Inter - School Mock Trial Competition Judge
The Law Society of Western Australia
Jun 2014 - Dec 2017 · 3 years 6 months
Winner, Brooking Prize
Winner, Brooking Prize
Society of Construction Law Australia
May 2014 - May 2014 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Master Builders Australia
Feb 2014 - Feb 2014 · 0 months
Presenter
Presenter
Curtin University
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 · 4 years
Senior Associate
Senior Associate
HHG Legal Group
Jan 2014 - Nov 2016 · 2 years 10 months
Associate
Associate
HHG Legal Group
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 · 6 months
Master of Laws Student
Master of Laws Student
University of Melbourne
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 years 11 months
disciplinary and grievance tribunal
disciplinary and grievance tribunal
Football West
Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 years 11 months
Associate
Associate
Havilah Legal
Dec 2007 - Mar 2013 · 5 years 3 months
Legal Officer
Legal Officer
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Jul 2004 - Jul 2007 · 3 years

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Construction Law, Litigation
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Construction Law, Litigation
Melbourne University
2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, Law
Macquarie University
1997

Contact Information

Perth, WA

LocationPerth, WA
Click to Reveal Phone Number+61 8 62..

Practice Certificate

Name
Daniel Morris
Date of Admission
2003
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Certificated
Region
WA
CheckLast checked: 25 Mar 2026
Checked with the Victorian Legal Services Board

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • General Advice
  • Trusts
Criminal & Traffic
  • Criminal Law
Employment Law
  • Disputes
  • Workers Compensation
Estate Planning
  • Wills and Estates
Litigation & Disputes
  • Building and Construction
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Construction Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Leases