Daniel J. "Dan" Fritze

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Awarded Practice Areas

Securities / Capital Markets Law Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities Regulation

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Columbia, SC.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Securities / Capital Markets Law

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803-255-9584

Awarded Practice Areas

Securities / Capital Markets Law Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities Regulation

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Columbia, SC.

Works at

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

233 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Daniel J. Fritze is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation.

Daniel J., who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Columbia, South Carolina

803-799-2000

Meridian, 17th Floor
1320 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Education

Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 1991
Wofford College, BA, graduated 1984

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, South Carolina

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Richland Bar Association - Member
South Carolina Bar - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Securities / Capital Markets Law, Columbia, SC (2026)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Columbia, SC (2025)
Securities Regulation, Columbia, SC (2025)
Securities Regulation, Columbia, SC (2022)
Corporate Law, Columbia, SC (2020)
Securities Regulation, Columbia, SC (2018)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Columbia, SC (2017)
Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Columbia, SC (2016)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Columbia, SC (2014)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Securities Regulation

Special Focus:

Business Planning
Closely-Held Businesses
Corporate
Corporate Compliance
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance
Emerging Business
General Corporate
Manufacturing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Partnership and Limited Liability
Private Equity
Private Placements
Product Distribution
Securities
Strategic Alliances
Subchapter S Corporations
Transactions

Awards:

The Best Lawyers in America® -- Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation (2008-2018)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Columbia, S.C., Mergers and Acquisitions (2016)
The Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year, Columbia, S.C., Securities/Capital Markets Law (2014, 2017)
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions (2005-2017)
Columbia Business Monthly "Legal Elite" – Corporate Law (2015, 2016)
South Carolina Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year (2001)

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