Dan has been with Werge Law Group for a full four years now! He started as the firm’s very first law clerk before joining as an attorney after being sworn in to the bar in October 2018. Dan has already second-chaired multiple trials for the firm, supporting the firm’s backbone litigation practice. Dan has also served to expand the firm’s music law practice with his knowledge and experience in the entertainment industry. Dan is not only a talented attorney, but he is also a creative and a musician. He can play most any instrument thrown his way. In addition to being affiliated with the musical arts, Dan is also a cartoonist, once published in Boulder, Colorado’s Colorado Daily and Daily Camera publications. He still creates the occasional cartoon, hand-drawn thank you note, and holiday card (sometimes even for the firm)! He is exceptional and wide-ranging in his pursuits, to say the least.
Get to know a little more about Dan:
Q. What is the first career you dreamed of having as a kid?
Answer: I wanted to be an astrophysicist. I read Stephen Hawkings “a brief history of time” in sixth grade and had a passion for the stars, the universe, and all the mysteries contained within it. In grade school I excelled at physics and calculus (though I did not like chemistry). But by the time I became an undergraduate at CU, my interests had shifted to the mind and philosophical pursuits – namely, the pursuit of understanding our world through words and applying logic in an effort to lead a happy and fulfilling life. I still love the stars and the mysteries of the universe.
Q. What does success mean to you?
Answer: I believe that success should not be defined generally, but within the boundaries of your own existence. For me, there is no “I’ve made it” metric. It’s more worthwhile to remain driven toward making your days purposeful and enjoyable, while living comfortably and having the ability to pursue the experiences I desire. I feel it’s important, however, to not be afraid to better myself or take the next step on this journey. Success for me would be closing the curtain on this life with little regret, fond memories, and a smile on my face.
Q. What is a dream you have that you have yet to achieve?
Answer: My retirement dream would be to own a poorly attended bar on an “off the beaten path” beach somewhere tropical.
Q. What is a quote or expression you live by?
Answer: “He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” – Nietzsche
Q. What was the last book you read?
Answer: Timequake by Kurt Vonnegut – “I feel and think much as you do, care about many of the things you care about, although most people don’t care about them. You are not alone.”
Q. What song always gets you out on the dance floor?
Answer: Fantastic Man – William Onyeabor