Daniel Sherwood Chamberlain

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In 2012, Daniel S. Chamberlain was named one of the Top 50 Indiana lawyers and is a member of a select group of attorneys that is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. These distinctions are earned following extensive trial experience, examination and references provided by members of the Judiciary, lawyers and clients. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM DAN? Proven resuts in and out of the Courtroom Personal Service Responsiveness Expertise: Type of legal skill you can expect from those with national recognition by other attorneys, judges and clients Responsibility Caring and support, during the case and after Daniel S. Chamberlain serves on the Board and Past Chair of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI).  Dan was honored to serve as the 2014-2016 Chair of the BIAA, located in Washington, D.C., and lead its organization and Affiliate Chapters in 30 States, including Indiana and North Carolina, where Dan is fully licensed to practice law.  Dan has also been a corporate sponsor of BIAI. Mr. Chamberlain is also very involved in the INDIANA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION where he has served as an Officer, Executive Committee member and PRESIDENT OF ITLA IN 2017-18. ITLA is dedicated to "Do the right things, for the right reason to protect everyone ... no exception." Cohen & Malad, LLP is a preeminent law firm representing, in part,  the wrongfully injured and killed.  While our law firm is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, we truly have a national, respected presence presence in the United States with over 20 highly skilled attorneys and fantastic support staff.   Many of our cases are referrals from former clients, referrals or co-counsel arrangement with our peers and the medical profession.  I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory as well as Cohen & Malad, LLP, meaning that other lawyers and Judicial Officers attest that our lawyers have the highest competency and ethics in the practice of personal injury and wrongful death law.  This distinction separates the Cohen & Malad from other lawyers that represent the catastrophically injured or killed.  Learn more about Dan and Cohen & Malad, LLP at http://www.CohenandMalad.com/attorneys/Daniel-S-Chamberlain/ or specifics on brain injury from the Indiana Lawyer here  http://www.theindianalawyer.com/chamberlain-brain-injury-awareness-month-highlights-affects-on-survivors-/PARAMS/article/36567 Also, ask about our client testimonials as well as video answers to frequently asked questions.  Please know that my paralegal, Nicole and support staff, stand ready to answer your questions too.      

Rotary Foundation; Distinguished Fellow, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ( F13 and F15 Committee Member - voting).

Areas of Practice (13)

  • Wrongful Death
  • Car Accidents
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Death Claims
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Birth Trauma (HIE)
  • Orthopaedic
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Paralysis/Quadriplegia
  • Construction Site
  • Premises Falls
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Brain Injury and CTE

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Ball State University, B.S., cum laude, 1989
Law School Attended:
Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Indiana; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 1998, North Carolina; 1992, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; 2013, Arizona
Memberships:
Indianapolis (IBA) (Board of Managers, 2006-2008; Chair, Litigation Section, 2004), Indiana State (ISBA) (Member, House of Delegates, 1995—; Co-Chair, Legislation Committee, 1999-2000) and American (ABA) (Member, Litigation, Products Liability and Medical Malpractice Sections) Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) (Member: Executive Committee, 2007— Board of Directors, 1998—; Co-Chair, Legislation Committee, 2003—); Harvard University Law School (Member, 2007); Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys (Elected by National Panel, 2005); National College of Advocacy (Advocate Status Chair, Tort Liability Section, 2000-2001); Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA); The Indianapolis Bar Foundation; College of Fellows (Elected 2004); Brain Injury Association of America (Immediate Past Chair); Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Vice President). Paul Harris
Birth Information:
South Bend, Indiana, September 11, 1966
ISLN:
901642309

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33%
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/07/14 in Professional Liability

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/07/14 in Personal Injury

    Dan is one of the finest and most knowledgeable lawyers I know.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/18/14 in Tort Liability

    Outstanding trial attorney who is nationally known.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/18/14 in Personal Injury

    Dan Chamberlain is a nationally known and well respected trial attorney. He speaks nationally on a variety of trial topics. He is an excellent lawyer who represents his clients well.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/18/14 in Personal Injury

    Daniel Chamberlain is an outstanding lawyer and one who exemplifies what an AV rating means. He is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and speaker on many national advocacy programs. Additionally, I have co-counseled cases with him and have seen how... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/18/14 in Brain Injury

    I know Mr. Chamberlain from his work with traumatic brain injured individuals and observed his professionalism, his comprehensive knowledge of the law and rules, and his deep and genuine concern for his clients. I find him to be an outstanding advoc... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/18/14 in Civil Litigation

    I've known Dan for a good number of years. He has excellent legal skills and practices law to the highest standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/12/14 in Personal Injury

    excellent

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/10/14 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/10/14 in Wrongful Death

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