I think my ability to work with a variety of individuals is the result of many of life's experiences, not merely as a lawyer for the past 38 years, but as a husband, father of three, and now grandfather of one (june 16, 2015), my relationship with my extended family and network of friends I have met over the years, many of whom I have known since I was in grade school.
I also think that work that I did during summer vacations starting when I was 15 years old introdcued me to all kinds of people. Starting when I worked as a cashier at a fast food chain, a newspaper distributing company from midnight to eight every Sunday morning throughout high school, as a merchant seaman for several summer and winter vacations during college for the SunOil Transport Company and lastly as a bartender for the DuPont Country Club and Hotel gave me experiences that you just can't learn in school.
Relating to people on an individual level is what I like most about the law practice I have which gives me great pleasure when I am able to truly make someone's life better after tragic accidents.
Practice areas
As a trained and experienced personal injury trial attorney, I have presented cases before juries throughout the Philadelphia and surburban Courts and the Federal District Court in Philadelphia. I am a Fellow of the Academy of Advocacy, the forerunner to the Temple Law School's Masters in Trial Advocacy and have been Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the only Board sanctioned by the American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.
43 years, 500 cases
In my first job out of law school, I handled workers' compensation defense cases with PMA Insurance Company and several Philadelphia Insurance Defense law firms. In 1987, I started my own practice representing injured workers throughout Pennsylvania. I have been recognized as a Top Lawyer in this field.
43 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
French
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 1978 | 05/08/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| Top Lawyer in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation | Main Line Today Magazine | 2007 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Monahan Law Practice, P.C. | 1987 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Sweeney Sheehan | 1985 - 1987 |
| Associate | Krusen Evans and Byrne | 1980 - 1985 |
| Staff Attorney | PMA Insurance Company | 1979 - 1980 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 1979 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Law Weekly | The Use of Pseudonyms in Civil Suits Over Sexual Abuse | 2015 |
| Consumer Guide to Pennsylvania's Confusing Auto Insurance Laws | Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Laws | 2006 |
| Consumer Guide to Pennsylvania's Confusing Work Related Injury and Workers' Compensation Claims | Work Related Injuries | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
| Academy of Advocacy | Fellow of the Academy | 1987 |
| Villanova University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Clergy Sexual Abuse | $500,000 settlement |
| Clergy Sexual Abuse Settlement | $700,000 settlement |
| Chester County Auto Accident | $650,000 |
| Clergy Sexual Abuse against Religious Order | $2.25 Million Mediated Settlement |
| Will Contest Trial | Favorable verdict for client |
| Trucking Accident Mediation | $1.1 Million Dollar Settlement |
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I endorse this lawyer. Dan provides superior service to his clients and is a respected opponent who aggressively and attentively represents his clients in all litigation forums. He is respected by members of the bar and judiciary.
Alfred Carlson, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Excellent litigator. Stands up for his clients rights. A true professional. I highly recommend Dan.
Joseph Claffy, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several cases to him and he has done an excellent job handling all of them.
Laurence Harmelin, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 14, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Liebesman, Litigation Attorney on Feb 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I proudly endorse this lawyer. He is: Sharp...Ethical...Professional...Thorough...Logical.
Stephen Karp, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a very good trial lawyer, and cares greatly about his clients.
Christian Lassen, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 13, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Terence McGraw, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dan is an experienced and agressive workers' compensation and personal injury attorney. I have the utmost respect for him. He is a tireless lawyer who aggressively pursues justice on behalf of his clients.
Jay Fischer, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 27, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dan for many years and would recommend him highly.