With three decades of litigation experience, Dan is a trusted advocate for clients facing complex, high-exposure claims. He focuses his practice on the defense of catastrophic matters involving Trucking & Transportation Liability, Premises & Retail Liability, Property Litigation, Construction Injury Litigation, Automobile Liability, and other serious casualty claims.
Dan is recognized for his ability to navigate high-stakes litigation with precision and efficiency. He has tried numerous civil cases to verdict in state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania, consistently delivering results that protect his clients’ interests. By collaborating with leading medical, vocational, and construction experts, he develops defense strategies that not only withstand scrutiny but also drive down potential exposure and settlement costs.
Honored in The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Dan is widely regarded for his experience and results in catastrophic and complex litigation. Clients and insurers rely on him for his strategic insight, courtroom skill, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes when the stakes are highest.
As a senior shareholder in Marshall Dennehey’s largest department, Dan also serves as a resource and mentor to colleagues, sharing his trial experience and deep knowledge of casualty law to strengthen the team and advance client success.
Honors & Awards
•The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2023-2026)
•BV Distinguished Rating by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Classes/Seminars Taught
•Negligent Security Claims, Marshall Dennehey Client Presentation, January 25th, 2023
•Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Update, Dispute Resolution Institute’s (DRI) 2021 Personal Injury Practicum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November, 2021
•Landowner Liability For Third Party Criminal Acts, CLE Presentation for PBI, December 2005
•Defending The Automobile Injury Case, Presented for The Institute of Paralegal Education, June 23, 2004
Published Works
•'Tuning Out The Siren Song Of Sales Displays,' Defense Digest, Vol. 13, No. 4, December 2007
•'The Pennsylvania Superior Court Invalidates Rule 212.2 Sanctions,' Defense Digest, Vol. 8, No. 4, December 2002
•'Plaintiff in Products Liability Suit Permitted To Introduce Evidence Of Subsequent Design Change,' The Journal of the Allegheny County Bar Association, March 9, 2001 and Defense Digest, Vol. 6, No. 6, December 2000
Results
Delaware County Jury Awards Only $500 Each to Plaintiffs Seeking Over $500,000
News
98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
August 20, 2025