Daniel S. Chamberlain

Dan Chamberlain focuses his practice on serving personal injury clients, specifically advocating on behalf of traumatic brain injury victims and their families. For 30 years, Dan has litigated a variety of personal injury claims in state and federal courts such as:

• Traumatic Brain Injury

• Birth Injury

• Sexual Abuse

• Medical Malpractice

• Construction Accidents

• Wrongful Death

• Motor Vehicle and Trucking Accidents

Dan’s work related to traumatic brain injury victims is extensive. He is a member of the Executive Committee for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) in Washington, D.C. He served as the Board Chair in 2014-2015, leading the organization’s efforts throughout 30 state and affiliate chapters.

Dan is a member of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI) Executive Committee in Indianapolis, Indiana. This organization works at the local and state level to advocate for the rights of people and their families who have been impacted by traumatic brain injuries.

AWARDS & HONORS

Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Indiana Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters 2005 – 2019, Top 50- 2017

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation, Fishers Club 1997

Best Lawyers, Woodward/White Inc., — Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiff, 2016-2018

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern- Severe traumatic brain injury caused as a result of a driver that got drunk at a bar

• Lynch v. Herr & Erie Insurance Exchange- Orthopedic fracture ending ability to compete in long-distance running events

• Wood v. T.A. Kaiser Heating – Construction site fall resulting in serious orthopedic injuries

• Painter v. American Family- Underinsured motorist case resulting in traumatic brain injury

• Lawson v. Sexton Apartments – Premises liability case involving severe lacerations

• Blanchard v. Miller – Neck and back injuries from interstate crash

• Lanham v. Werner Enterprises, Inc- Truck crash resulting in traumatic brain injury

JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

• South Carolina State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

• Tennessee State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

• Colorado State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

• Texas State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

• Florida State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

• Illinois State Courts, Pro Hac Vice

PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Association for Justice (AAJ)

• National College of Advocacy

• Diplomat Status achieved at Harvard University Law School

• Board Member, Resort Torts Litigation Section

• Motor Vehicle, Premises Liability and Highway Section

• Leaders Forum

• Exchange Advisory Committee

• Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group

• Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

American Bar Association (ABA)

• Litigation, Products Liability and Medical Malpractice Sections

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

American College of Board Certified Attorneys

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• F13 and F15 Committee Member

Brain Injury Association of America

• Past President

Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA)

• House of Delegates

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)

• Executive Committee- Treasurer (2013); Secretary (2014); President (2016); Immediate Past President (2017)

• Board of Directors

• Co-Chair Legislation Committee (2003-2010)

• College of Fellows

Indianapolis Bar Association

• Board of Managers (2006-2008)

• Chair Litigation Section (2004)

• Distinguished Fellow

Melvin M. Belli Society

• Life Member

National Crime Victim Bar Association

• Advisory Board Member

North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)

• Sustaining Member

Public Justice

• Member, 2018