Daniel Spruill

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Daniel Spruill is a member of the Trial & Defense Practice Group. He specializes in complex commercial litigation, including general liability, premises liability, construction, hospitality, wrongful death, and claims involving abuse and harassment. Additionally, Daniel brings deep industry expertise to financial lines and insurance coverage, frequently navigating sophisticated Directors and Officers (D&O) claims and risk-exposure strategies.  Throughout his career, Daniel has represented institutional clients, construction companies, contractors, and insurance carriers. 

Prior to joining Clyde & Co, Daniel served as Assistant General Counsel for both a super-regional P&C mutual insurance company and a global, Fortune 500 financial services corporation.

A trusted advisor to corporate leaders, Daniel also focuses on fraud prevention and internal investigations. He leverages his combination of in-house corporate insight and courtroom experience to conduct thorough, discreet investigations, resolve high-exposure regulatory matters, and safeguard his clients from bad faith or fraudulent claims.    

Admissions

• New York

Education

• J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, 2016. Connecticut Moot Court Board; Technology Editor, Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal
• B.A., Georgia Southern University, 2013

Experience

• Represented construction company in commercial litigation involving risk-shifting Labor Law trial where property owner and general contractor sought contractual indemnification and insurance coverage from several subcontractors following a high-liability workplace injury claim.
• Represented commercial property owner in a high-stakes indemnification dispute, successfully shifting all defense costs and liability exposure to a contracted elevator company.
• Advised institutional client on mitigating systemic liability and individual manager exposure stemming from litigation involving discrimination and negligent supervision claims.