Daniel Malis

Daniel Malis

also known as MALIS|LAW, Law Offices of Daniel Malis, PC

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 42 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Cambridge, MA
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Construction & Development, Personal Injury ... +4 more

30 Second Street, Cambridge, MA

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Defective and Dangerous Products 35%

I represent individuals and families harmed by defective and dangerous machinery, consumer products, and toxic substances. I have , and participated as trial counsel in national class action litigation against tobacco companies resulting in successful settlements. I work with investigators, toxicologists, environmental health experts, design engineers, forensic specialists and other experts to develop and prove product defects and hold the appropriate companies responsible.

42 years

35%
Construction and Development 20%

I handle claims for injured workers on construction site for workers' compensation and against negligent companies who either use poor methods or fail to supervise work.

5 cases

20%
Car Accident 10%

I represent individuals and families injured as a result of drivers' negligence, as well as defective automotive design, maintenance and repair.

42 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

I am an advocate for personal injury victims and their rights. I have successfully litigated and tried cases for victims of poorly designed products, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, automobile collisions and other injury claims. I’ve obtained over 20 million dollars for them and their estates, through settlements, trials and appeals. I believe in gaining justice for my clients; one case a time, one trial at a time and one settlement at a time.

42 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 10%

I represent individuals and families injured by dangerous conditions on property, including construction site defects; slip and falls; breaches of building, design, and housing codes; and other dangerous conditions.

42 years

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

I represent families and estates of persons killed by negligent and wrongful acts of corporations and persons at construction sites; due to defective products; negligent operation of a car or truck; dangerous property conditions; and toxic substances.

42 years

10%
Medical Malpractice 5%

I represent individuals and families who have suffered injury through physician, medical staff and hospital negligence.

42 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 42 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Daniel Malis

30 Second Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141-1734

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Daniel Malis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

5 star (24) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Dave | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bearish Representation

Dan represented my Wife subsequent to a rear-end auto collision that caused her significant physical harm. He worked tirelessly, over the period of a year, to achieve a reasonable settlement. Dan knows the Law and how to achieve the best outcome for his clients.

Posted by Kelly | August 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An amazing lawyer and paralegal duo!

I've been a client of Dan's for over a year now. Dan dug so deep into my case, within the first month, he made discoveries that my previous lawyer (who I was with for over a year) didn't even look into. Dan and Billie leave no stone unturned. Billie is amazing at organizing information and breaking t...hings down in a way that it doesn't feel so overwhelming. They took care of getting all of my records and thoroughly learning about my case. You don't feel like just a client at Malis Law. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable and gifted at breaking down legal jargon so it is easily understood. Dan and Billie have gone above and beyond, to make me feel at ease and confident that I am in great hands. I would (and do) recommend Malis Law to anyone dealing with a legal issue. It's a scary world I was completely unfamiliar with until someone recommended that I give Dan a call. It was, without a doubt, one of the best decisions I could have made for myself.

Posted by Joe | August 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mixed martial arts

Attorney Malis took my case and from day one organized what needs to be done. After numerous attempts to get my insurance information by me. Dan was able to cut through the bull and got it done in one phone call. He gave me the confidence to keep up the fight until it was resolved amicably.. I highly... recommended him to anyone who needs a personal attorney.

Posted by Christina | May 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Second time I had to hire Dan

I was victim of another car accident. Knowing the pain and struggles from my prior accident I called Dan right away. It use to be we wanted to avoid lawyers, now it's the numerous insurance companies we need to avoid! Dan is always available for questions and advice on how to proceed. He is very... knowledgeable, has your best interest at heart and extremely thorough in fighting for your rights. I have recommended others to Dan who were all very pleased with their results in retaining him.

Posted by JOHN | February 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

CAR ACCIDENT

My brother hired Attorney Malis and he did a great job helping him. Dan was very helpful and very informative and was always there to answer our questions. It was a long process and Dan fought hard with the insurance company to get a fair settlement. We were very satisfied and thankful for his serv...ices and would highly recommend Dan Malis.

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Daniel Malis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dennis Rooney

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Malis for several years and can't say enough good things about him. I send ALL of my Personal Injury clients to him exclusively. Each and every one of those referrals have been more than satisfied with his representation and the outcome of the case. It is nice to be able to refer someone out and know they will be well taken care of."

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John DeProspo

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Malis is a dedicated, highly-skilled lawyer well-respected within the legal community. I fully endorse him."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Robert Armano

Litigation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan epitomises the type and kind of zealous advocate that many in the profession aspire to be, but few achieve. He is a caring and highly competent attorney, and I certainly would not hesitate to enlist his assistance."

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Norah Kane

Guardianship lawyer

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Robert Armano

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Massachusetts, National Trial Lawyers

2011

Lifetime Member, Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal Attorney, MALIS|LAW

2011 - 2012

Adjunct Professor, UMass Law

1991 - 2000

Trial attorney/associate, Rodman, Rodman & Sandman

1988 - 1990

Trial Attorney/Associate, Hinckley Allen Snyder & Comen

1983 - 1988

Trial Attorney, Linehan, Gallagher & Mahoney

Associations

2015 - Present

Chorus Pro Musica

Chorus

2014 - Present

Community Call

Board Member and Director

2011 - 2013

Masterworks Chorale

President

2001 - 2014

Cambridge Housing Assistance Fund

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Automated Baking Machine Crushes Worker's Arm Netting Him Millions

Multimillion dollar settlement (amount subject to confidentiality)

$1 million settlement for medical malpractice -- failure to provide follow up diagnostic treatment

Settled with no liens for $ 1 million.

Solvent Manufacturer's Defense Goes Up In Smoke After a 12 Year Old Child is Badly Burned

Multimillion dollar settlement (amount withheld by confidentiality agreement)

$650,000 Settlement Against Private Home Nursing Agency

Settlement

$1.7 Million for Worker's Loss of Arm in Industrial Shredder

Settled

$4.1 Million for Spinal Injury of Construction Worker

$4.1 million settlement from stair collapse

$1.025 Million Judgment Against Construction General Contractor

Judgment

$1.1 million verdict for construction site injury

$1.1 million verdict for contractor negligence

$900,000+ in benefits for shoulder and back injury at construction site

Obtained $650,000 for injured construction worker

$285,000 For Client Attacked by Unsupervised Patient at Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital pays for injury to cleaning worker

$150,000 Settlement Against Auto Supply Store

Settlement

$560,000 Settlement for Fractured Knee

Settlement

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Education

1983

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Northwestern University School of Law

1980

Wesleyan University

B.A., magna cum laude, Honors in History

Speaking Engagements

1998

Personal Injury Practices and Pitfalls

Investigation Techniques and Ethical Issues

Languages

English

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