About Daniel J.
Daniel J. Walters is an associate at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton in Pennsylvania. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and works out of the firm's offices serving clients across the state. He joined the firm after completing his legal education and brings a background that combines business studies with specialized tax training.
Walters earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2018, where he concentrated in tax law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Washington & Jefferson College in 2015, receiving a B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science. The combination of those degrees informs how he approaches client matters: with attention to both legal detail and business context.
As an associate at MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton, Walters handles matters that involve tax issues and related business concerns. He advises clients on compliance questions, assists with tax research and analysis, and supports litigation and transactional work when tax questions arise. His role requires translating technical tax rules into practical options that clients can use when making decisions.
Walters maintains memberships in several local and statewide professional organizations. He is a current member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Erie County Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He attends bar meetings and contributes to discussions on developments in tax law and practice. Those memberships keep him connected to colleagues across Pennsylvania and provide a regular forum for updates on regulatory and case law changes.
Colleagues describe his approach as methodical and pragmatic. His undergraduate training in business gives him an extra lens when advising owners and managers. He works with individual taxpayers, small businesses, and other organizations that encounter tax questions as part of transactions, payroll issues, or regulatory compliance. He often collaborates with more senior attorneys at the firm on complex matters and handles more routine matters independently.
Walters continues to build experience in tax-related representation and business advisory work. He remains active in county and state bar activities and keeps current on developments in tax legislation and case law. His current practice centers on tax law and business-related matters in Pennsylvania.
