A founding partner of Hansen & Rosasco, LLP, a premier boutique law firm representing individuals in claims under the Zadroga Act, the World Trade Center Health Program, and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Daniel has a long history of record-setting verdicts, time and again, as well as dozens of million dollar plus awards from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Daniel's tireless work on behalf of the victims of the 9/11 attacks has resulted in over a quarter billion dollars in awards and benefits for the victims of the attacks.
Daniel currently represents thousand victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including construction workers, electricians, laborers, ironworkers, painters, operating engineers, commercial cleaners, restaurant workers, Con Ed workers, Verizon workers, area lawyers, physicians, NYS Office of the Medical Examiner doctors and nurses, NYPD officers, FDNY members, EMTs and other ambulance workers, Red Cross volunteers, National Guardsmen, FBI special agents, and countless other heroes from all over the United States. Daniel has devoted years’ of effort advocating for the victims of the 9/11 attacks, including contacting members of Congress to provide assistance to his clients, and has provided written testimony in connection with federal hearings in support of all 9/11 victims.
Daniel is also proud to represent over two thousand victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the landmark lawsuit seeking to hold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia responsible for its role in providing support to the 9/11 terrorists and hijackers.
Daniel has taught and lectured other lawyers, written articles for publication, and made frequent television and radio appearances to advocate for the 9/11 heroes, including on CNN, Fox News, Fox & Friends, and CBS. Daniel is proud of his service of engaging in grassroots community outreach, and he regularly supports other victims’ advocates and advocacy groups.
Practice areas
Daniel Hansen has been representing individuals for more than twenty years, winning record-setting verdicts for their clients and earned the respect of their peers, time and again. Daniel currently represents over one thousand six hundred victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including construction workers, electricians, laborers, ironworkers, painters, operating engineers, commercial cleaners, restaurant workers, Verizon and Con Ed workers, NYPD officers, FDNY members, EMTs, and others.
30 years, 1,600 cases
Languages spoken
English, Chinese, Hakka, Chinese, Jinyu, Chinese, Gan, Chinese, Min Nan, Chinese, Wu, Chinese, Xiang, Spanish
Hansen & Rosasco, LLP
767 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY, 10017-2023
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1993 | 02/24/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Thompson West | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Thompson West | 2018 |
Superlawyer | Thompson West | 2017 |
Superlawyer | Thompson West | 2016 |
Superlawyer | Thompson West | 2015 |
Superlawyer | Thompson West | 2014 |
Highest Verdicts, Construction Accidents | New York Magazine | 2013 |
Highest Verdict, Construction Accident | National Law Journal | 2013 |
Top Verdicts in 2010 | New York Law Journal | 2011 |
Highest Civil Rights Verdict | New York Magazine | 2011 |
Top 30 New York Verdicts 2010 | Verdict Search | 2011 |
Top Verdicts of 2010 | NY Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Partner | Turley, Hansen & Rosasco, LLP | 2010 - 2017 |
Senior Partner | Law Offices of Daniel J. Hansen | 1992 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York County Lawyers' Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member, Torts & Insurance Law | 2011 - Present |
AFL-CIO 9/11 Health Watch--Zadroga Victims Compensation Act | Main Sponsor | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.zadrogaclaimsinfo.com | Hillary Clinton Urges Continuation of Zadroga Act | 2014 |
Newsday | Always Right Since at least 2006, Nassau’s deadly force investigators have never ruled an officer's actions unjustified | 2013 |
Before It's News | Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Say the “Light at the End of the Tunnel” Has Arrived for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund | 2013 |
Long Island News | Lawyer Daniel Hansen Urge Cancer Included in Zadroga Act | 2013 |
New York Law Journal | Top New York Verdicts of 2012 | 2013 |
Yahoo Finance | Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Praise NIOSH's Decision to Include Additional Cancers to Be Covered Under Zadroga Act | 2012 |
LongIsland.com | Attorneys Troy Rosasco and Daniel J. Hansen Announce Reopening of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund | 2011 |
Suffolk Bar Journal | James Zadroga Health & Compensation Act of 2010 | 2011 |
Hofstra | “Zadroga 9/11 Act Claims: What You Need to Know About the Victim Compensation Fund” | 2011 |
United States Code of Federal Regulations | Zadroga Act Rules Comments | 2011 |
Newsday | $15,000,000 Settlement | 2010 |
New York Law Journal | New York Law Journal Top Verdicts 2010 | 2010 |
Hofstra Labor Law Journal | Hofstra Labor Law Journal | 1992 |
Hofstra Labor Law Journal | Hofstra Labor Law Journal | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BBS | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Adding Cancer as a Covered Disease under the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund | 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund | 2013 |
Community Outreach for Victims of 9/11 Attacks | 9/11 Victims Benefits | 2013 |
CBS News | Zadroga Act | 2012 |
CNN | September 11th Victims Compensation | 2011 |
Fox News | September 11th Victims Cancer | 2011 |
United States Regulatons | James Zadroga Compensation Act | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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PN v. NYC Transit Authority | $5,000,000.00 settlement during trial |
MM v. Major League Baseball Team | Verdit for $3,850,000. |
MM v. AIG | $2,400,000.00 paid by insurance company. |
JM v. 305 E 85th Street | Jury verdict in excess of $1,000,000. |
HG v. OBAYASHI CORPORATION | $3,250,000.00 settlement during trial. |
Posted by Andrew
September 28, 2015
Walter Hnot,, Class action Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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Daniel is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Nicole Levy, Class action Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
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I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Walter Hnot,, Class action Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
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Daniel is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Nicole Levy, Class action Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
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I endorse this attorney, whose reputation and credentials speak for themselves.
Mark Clay, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 23, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Hansen. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help.
Benjamin Pardun, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
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A great asset to the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for being an advocate for clients.
Rebecca Seibert, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
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Mr. Hansen provides thoughtful and thorough answers here on the Avvo website. I would not hesitate to send anyone to his practice.
Nicholas Spirtos, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent resource, knowledgeable practitioner and active contributor to the AVVO community.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Jan 15, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Weitz, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 23, 2014
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Dan Hansen is an aggressive, knowledgeable, savvy lawyer, among the best in the state if not the nation. Dan Hansen is known far and wide for his preparation and exemplary hard work; he will not be out prepared or out worked.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brad Kaiserman, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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I endorse Daniel Hansen. He is an excellent attorney who is dedicated to his clients and respected by colleagues in the legal community.
Dorothy Bunce, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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An attorney that represents people injured by dangerous & defective products understands the importance of being careful. Attorney Daniel John Hansen is a very detail oriented and careful attorney and is a strong advocate for the best interests of his clients. I am honored to have the opportunity to endorse Mr Hansen.
Ivette Santaella, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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Dynamic and dedicated attorney who takes time out of his busy day to volunteer answering questions on AVVO. I endorse this attorney.
Frank Natoli, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
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Attorney Hansen is a dedicated professional and a valuable asset to our community. I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Kuipers, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
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Daniel is a skilled attorney, and a very well qualified practitioner. Were I to need an attorney, I'd sit down with him first.
Robert von Dohlen, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lee Zavatsky, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
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Attorney Daniel Hansen donates his time posting very helpful legal answers in the Avvo community to assist individuals seeking advice. This demonstrates a compassion to help people in need. He is an asset to the legal profession. I fully endorse him.
Walter Benenati, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 8, 2014
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This lawyer it highly recommended. Terrific advocate for his clients.
Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer, Attorney Hansen is one of the finest attorneys in his state, I highly recommend his legal services.
Cheryl Wulf, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Dec 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.