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Daniel Patrick Finney Jr
also known as Dan P. Finney Jr.
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Biography
Daniel P. Finney Jr. specializes in serious litigation matters, particularly complex personal injury claims. He has over thirty years of experience as a litigator, having completed over 100 jury trials. Dan has obtained multimillion dollar verdicts or settlements in claims arising from truck accidents, medical negligence, product defects, fraud, auto accidents, accidental shooting, and inverse condemnation. The results of some of his trials have attracted national media attention, and with respect to protective firefighting equipment, have changed the way defective products are tracked and have resulted in product recalls. Dan collaborates with out of state attorneys to pursue claims in other jurisdictions. He has also been named a top 100 trial lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He has appeared on radio as an expert commentator on the topics of legal and medical malpractice and is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
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Licensed in Missouri for 47 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Finney Law Office
225 S. Meramec Ave., 12th Floor, Saint Louis, MO, 63105
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Posted by Hal | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fighting for Justice
Dan Finney is a true professional committed to justice. While working on my case he was transparent, diligent, and provided me with the information I needed to reach a fair settlement! I highly recomend Dan Finney Law Firm!
Posted by Shanon | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Very Professional
I contacted the Finney Law Office after I had a fender bender coming home from work one day. He was highly recommended from a friend of mine so I contacted his office immediately. From the initial call, his staff was externally helpful and informative of my options. I decided to retain Mr. Finney to...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney!
This is a great team of attorneys at Finney Law Offices. Dan really cares about his clients and works hard for them. He was constantly consulting with us to get all of the pertinent information about our case. He spoke with people to help us confirm our case. He paid specific attention to detail a...
Posted by Patti | December 15, 2014 | Family
Good Listener with Follow Up
I think I kept this man on the phone longer than most, but then again my story was excetionally long. I appreciated that he did listen and was thoughtful with all that I had gone thru with my family.
Posted by Darlene | December 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Finney Law Office
My husband and I have been very happy with the communication from Dan Finney Jr. regarding our ongoing law suit.
Daniel Patrick Finney Jr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Dan is a great personal injury lawyer. I have worked together on multiple cases, and he always did a great job."
"I have worked with Dan on several cases. He has an extraordinary instinct for finding the best path through a case and the skill set to make that happen. Dan's work ethic is among the most intense I have encountered in 40+ years as a lawyer. He is relentless in the pursuit of a successful outcome. And, in the cases I have seen (all of which were challenging to say the least), he has gotten just that."
"Mr. Finney Jr. is an excellent injury lawyer. He works tirelessly for his clients and has a strong history of huge victories in Missouri. Mr. Finney and his son are a great team. I highly endorse Mr. Finney and his law firm."
"I've learned and continue to learn all aspects of the law from Dan. He is a top-notch litigator and a tireless advocate for his clients."
Daniel Finney
Personal injury lawyer
John Medler
Personal injury lawyer
Christopher Finney
Car accident lawyer
Michael Gross
Appeals lawyer
Donald Schlapprizzi
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers in America 2016, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, NADC
2014
AVVO Clients' Choice, AVVO
2014
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
Lifetime Membership, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1981 - Present
Partner, Finney Law Office
1978 - 1981
Trial Attorney, St Louis City Circuit Attorney Office
Associations
Missouri State Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
St. Louis Bar Association
Member
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
Lawyers Association
Member
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
Member
Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Wrongful Death Trucking Accident - $2 million
$2,000,000.00
Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice $1.7 million
$1,700,000.00
Wrongful Death Explosion $1.6 million
$1,600,000.00
Wrongful Death Trucking Accident $1.5 million
$1,500,000.00
Fraud $4 million settlement
$4,000,000.00 settlement
Wrongful death Products liability Confidential Settlement
Confidential Settlement
Youth shot by security guard $5.5 million awarded
$5,500,000.00 Jury Verdict
Medical Malpractice $6.1 million settlement
$6,100,000.00 settlement
Inverse condemnation action $6.5 million settlement
$6,500,000.00
Education
1978
St. Louis University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Saint Louis University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
St. Louis University School of Law Speaker Series
Products Liability Litigation
Publications
2012
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Brown and James Settles Lawyer's Lawsuit
2011
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Hi-Tech Security sued, owner's property searched
2006
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Settlement in wrongful death of firefighter reached as jury deliberate
2004
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Women had Heart Attack after ER Visit
1987
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Ex-Policeman Awarded $1.3 million in Crash Suit
N/A
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Youth Shot in Holdup Gets $5.5 Million
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
What is Product Liability?
14 Feb 2012
Video Legal Guide
Video: How does the Statute of Limitations work?
18 Jan 2012
Video Legal Guide
What is Medical Malpractice?
29 Dec 2011