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Biography
Daniel J. Plaia is a results-oriented lawyer who focuses on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and trial litigation matters. Daniel brings a compassionate approach to client care and negotiations, using it to his client’s advantage.
Prior to joining Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers, Daniel worked for a global casualty insurance company, where he gained valuable trial experience successfully handling several automobile and slip and fall cases to verdict. In addition, Daniel worked for a national law firm in their New York office, where he handled all aspects of construction and Labor Law litigation.
Daniel J. Plaia has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, reflecting confidential evaluations from fellow attorneys. This distinction underscores his results for injured clients, his reputation among peers, and his commitment to high standards of advocacy in plaintiff-side litigation. For more about what this Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026) recognition means—including the peer-review process and our firm’s honorees—see our overview on the firm blog: 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.
Courts Admitted
- New Jersey State Courts
- New York State Courts
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
50%
Car Accident
20%
Litigation
20%
Slip and Fall Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 8 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Ones to Watch® in America, Best Lawyers
N/A
Justia Lawyer Rating - 10.0, Justia
Associations
2017 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$250,000.00 settlement on behalf of a 52-year-old man who was injured in a slip and fall case
$1,900,000.00 settlement for a client who sustained neck injuries
$500,000.00 settlement for a client who sustained ankle and hip injuries
$483,500.00 settlement for a client who sustained low back injuries as a result of a motor vehicle crash. Bergen County
$450,000.00 settlement for a client who sustained low back injuries when a vehicle backed up and hit him. Union County
$350,000.00 settlement for a client who sustained neck and back injuries when her vehicle was rear-ended. Middlesex County
$250,000.00 settlement for a client who sustained ankle injuries as a result of a slip and fall incident. Sussex County
Education
2017
Pace University - Elisabeth Haub School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude
N/A
Marist College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude