Daniel J. Mcdevitt

Daniel J. McDevitt has spent his entire 26 year career representing clients who were seriously injured or killed as the result of someone else’s negligence. Dan has handled and resolved a wide range of personal injury claims through mediation, arbitration, settlement and trial. This includes claims arising from car, truck and motorcycle accidents, construction accidents, premises liability claims including those involving carbon monoxide poisoning and medical negligence.

Dan joined the Law Offices of John J. Dwyer, Jr., P.C. in 1996 after graduating from the DePaul University College of Law. He was initially licensed to practice in both Illinois State Courts and Illinois Federal Courts. Dan became licensed to practice law in Wisconsin in 2006.

In 2004, Dan was made partner and the firm name was changed to Dwyer & McDevitt to reflect the partnership. John Dwyer retired on January 1, 2015, and the firm name was changed to McDevitt Law Offices, P.C. Recently the firm name was again changed, this time to McDevitt & Cobb, P.C. The name change reflects Ron Cobb's contribution to the firm.

Dan is a member of the American Association of Justice, Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association. Dan is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, a group of trial lawyers with experience handling cases in excess of one million dollars in value. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Dan was named a Rising Star by Law and Politics and the publishers of the Chicago Magazine, a distinction given to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Illinois. Every year since 2016 Dan has been named a "Super Lawyer" by the same publication. The selection process includes nomination, independent research and peer recommendations. Five percent of the lawyers practicing in Illinois are granted the designation of "Super Lawyer."

Dan has appeared on television on the CBA program "You and the Law" to discuss the rights of pedestrians and bicyclists on the roadway. He has also written professionally including a chapter in the Dramshop Act Practice Handbook published by Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. The handbook addresses the recovery of damages from a bar or drunk driver pursuant to the Dram Shop Act.

Avvo, an online lawyer directory, has rated Dan a “10.0/10.0-Superb”, the highest possible rating. The Avvo rating is based upon years in practice, disciplinary history, industry recognition and professional achievements. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings provides peer reviews of lawyers and law firms for consumers and professionals. Through a peer review rating process, Martindale-Hubbell has rated Dan “5 out of 5, AV-Preeminent,” its highest rating. The rating is based on legal knowledge, analytical ability, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience. The rating also suggests the highest ethical standards. The AV-Preeminent rating is awarded to less than 5% of the attorneys practicing in the United States. Dan has received the AV designation every year since 2013.

Dan considers his availability and responsiveness to his clients needs to be the asset that most distinguishes him from his peers. He understands the need to be available to his clients and encourages clients to call with any question regarding their case. This personal attention coupled with outstanding results for his clients is what separates Dan and his office from the pack.

Recent results that illustrate Dan’s work for his clients include a $15,125, settlement for a motorcycle rider who suffered incomplete paraplegia as the result of a construction zone accident; $10,500, for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury and multiple orthopedic injuries in a car accident; $1,675, recovered for a client who suffered carbon monoxide poisoning as the result of the negligence of a landlord and roofing company; $3,450, settlement for a client who suffered vision loss as the result of a surgical error; $1,950, settlement on behalf of a child whose mother was provided prescription medication in a group home when her pregnancy went undiagnosed and $1,000, settlement for client who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a truck accident.