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Daniel J. T. Sciano
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Biography
DANIEL J.T. SCIANO is Chairman of the Board, Vice President and senior attorney at the Law Offices of Tinsman, & Sciano, Inc. With over 36 years of legal experience, Dan has handled a wide variety of civil and personal injury litigation matters throughout his legal career. The cases he handles include complex litigation involving truck/tractor motor vehicle wrecks and collisions including company vehicles which most often result in serious injury or death; claims regarding unreasonably dangerous and defective products involving a vast array of commercial and industrial products, and a panoply of claims brought due to catastrophic injury or death in construction and oil field and oil servicing accidents and other premises accident claims; as well as complex medical malpractice claims. He has a national reputation with regard to his representation of victims (most often small children or elderly adults) catastrophically injured or killed as a result of stove tipovers. He is and has been involved as both co-counsel and local counsel regarding complex consumer class action litigation. His current docket (as it has for more than a decade) is national in scope. He works tirelessly in representing his clients to ensure that safety practices are changed and that defective products that cause serious bodily injury or death are withdrawn from the marketplace in an attempt to help ensure similar tragedies don’t happen again. He speaks and presents regularly and has written many papers on a variety of legal topics for the State Bar of Texas as part of continuing legal education of other lawyers. He has also been featured on national and local TV, radio, and in the written media regarding a diverse range of legal topics.
Professional Background: Admitted to bar, 1981-Texas; 1986-Wisconsin; U.S. Supreme Court-1992; U.S. Court of Appeals-5th Circuit-1982; U.S. District Courts for the Western (1984), Southern (1994), Eastern (1995), and Northern (1995) Districts of Texas. Currently admitted pro hac vice in numerous courts and states throughout the United States.
Education: University of Wisconsin (B.S., summa cum laude, 1978); London School of Economics (Summer of 1980); St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., with distinction, 1981 – graduated first in his class); Member, John M. Harlen Society; Senior Associate Editor, St. Mary’s Law Journal, 1980-1981.
Memberships: American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Wisconsin, Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA) (Director); San Antonio Bar Association (SABA); San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association (SATLA) (Director, 1988-92; Past President, 1994-95); American Association for Justice (AAJ). American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) National Representative for San Antonio. Has served or participated in various State Bar of Texas committees or activities and has served most recently on the Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee (AREC) from 2006-2012.
Awards & Honors: Recognized by Thomson Reuters, publishers of Texas Monthly as one of Texas Super Lawyers in Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability category from 2003-2016, and as one of the Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers in 2013. He has also been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers in the Central & West Texas Region in 2008 and from 2011-2016. Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation category, 1995-2016 and selected as the San Antonio Lawyer of the Year in Personal Injury Litigation by Best Lawyers in America, for both 2010 and 2012. Also recognized yearly as one of the Top Personal Injury lawyers in San Antonio - SA Scene magazine.
Certifications: Board Certified – Personal Injury Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal
Specialization since 1987; Board Certified - Civil Trial Law – Texas Board of Legal
Specialization since 1988; and Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1989.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Personal Injury
100%
43 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Wisconsin for 39 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 44 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Tinsman & Sciano Inc
10107 Mcallister Fwy, San Antonio, TX, 78216-4648
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Experience
Honors
2015
Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers in Central & West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2015
Top 25 Personal Injury Lawyers in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2014
Top 25 Personal Injury Lawyers in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2014
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers in Central and West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers, Central & West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2013
Pat Maloney Courage Award, Pat Maloney
2013
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Top 25 Personal Injury Lawyers in San Antonio, Scene in SA Magazine
2013
Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2012
San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers Central & West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2011
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers, Central & West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2010
San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2008
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers In America
2008
Top 50 Texas Super Lawyers, Central & West Texas, Thomson Reuters
2007
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2007
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2006
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2005
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2005
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2004
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2004
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2003
Texas Super Lawyer, Plaintiff Personal Injury: Product Liability, Thomson Reuters
2003
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2002
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2001
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
2000
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1999
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1997
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1996
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation category, Best Lawyers in America
1989
Certified, Civil Trial Law, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
1988
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1987
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Chairman of the Board & Vice President, Tinsman & Sciano, Inc.
1999 - Present
Vice President, Tinsman & Sciano, Inc., f/k/a Tinsman, Scott & Sciano, f/k/a Tinsman & Houser
1981 - Present
Attorney, Tinsman & Sciano, Inc., f/k/a Tinsman, Scott & Sciano, f/k/a Tinsman & Houser
Associations
2013 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesNational Representative for San Antonio
2012 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Northern District of TexasAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Eastern District of TexasAttorney Member
1994 - Present
Southern District of TexasAttorney Member
1992 - Present
Supreme Court of TexasAttorney Member
1991 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAttorney Member
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeAttorney Member
1986 - Present
State Bar of WisconsinAttorney Member
1984 - Present
Western District of TexasAttorney Member
1982 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal CircuitAttorney Member
1981 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1981 - Present
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1981 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
1981 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
Public Justice Foundation
Attorney Member
San Antonio Bar Foundation
Attorney Member
State Bar of Texas, Insurance Law Section
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Attorney Member
State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
Member
2006 - 2012
State Bar of Texas, Administration of Rules of Evidence CommitteeCommittee Member
1994 - 1995
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationFormer President
1988 - 1992
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
1988 - 1992
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1981
St. Mary's University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
2016
Prosecuting or Defendant a Trucking or Auto Collision Case
2016 UPDATE OF DOT REGULATIONS
2015
Prosecuting & Defending Truck or Auto Collision Cases 2015
DOT FMCSR & Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Update
2015
4th Annual Advanced Trial Strategies
Litigating Complex Cases, The Art of Simplicity
2014
SATLA Real World Annual CLE Seminar
Demonstrative Evidence
2014
Prosecuting and Defending Truck & Auto Collision Cases
Demonstrative Evidence & Technology in the Courtroom
2014
2014 David H. Hockema Civil Trial Course
Demonstrative Evidence: Trying a Champagne Case on a Beer Budget
2013
South Texas Advanced Civil Trial Course
Trucking Incidents & Regulations
2013
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Demonstrative Evidence
2013
Presenting and Defending a Trucking Case
Trucking and Trucking Regulations
2013
Advanced Trial Strategies
Demonstrative Evidence
2012
San Antonio Bar Association CLE
Closing Argument - Passionate Persuasion
2012
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Trucking and Trucking Regulations Including DOT
2012
Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
Trucking and Trucking Regulations
2011
Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
Bankruptcy - Friend or Foe?
2010
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Demonstrative Evidence
2008
Texas Bar CLE Live Webcast Seminar
The Art of Demonstrative Evidence
2008
Texas Bar CLE Live Webcast
Settlement Agreements & Releases
2008
24th Annual Litigation Update Institute
Extraordinary Remedies
2008
24th Annual Advanced Personal Injury Law Course
Trucking - Evidence & Demonstrative Preservation
2007
30th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course
Enforcing Settlement Agreements
2007
23rd Annual Litigation Update
Settlement Agreements and Releases
2006
29th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course
Settlement Agreements and Releases
2005
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Demonstrative Evidence in Trucking and Auto Cases
2004
Prosecuting or Defending a Trucking or Auto Accident Case
Demonstrative Evidence in Trucking and Auto Cases
2003
Real World CLE, Where Are We Now?
Insurance Bad Faith - Recent Cases - Recent Trends
2002
San Antonio Bar Association CLE
Successful Handling of Wrongful Death Cases in Texas - Tractor/Trailer Fatalities - A Plaintiff's Perspective
2001
TTLA Products Liability Seminar
Home Products That Endanger
2000
TTLA First Choice CLE
Multiple Party Settlements: How to Use Them: How to Protect Yourself; Beyond Mary Carter
1999
TTLA Car Wrecks Seminar
Settlement & Negotiating With the Insurance Company
1998
TTLA Products Liability - Plaintiffs Go on the Offense
Summary Judgment: Sauce for the Goose: Using Motions for Summary Judgment to Eliminate Frivolous Defenses
1998
TTLA Car Wrecks Seminar
Settlement & Negotiating With the Insurance Company
1997
TTLA Staying in the Current
Settlement Strategy: Swimming With the Sharks
1997
TTLA First Choice CLE
Presentation for Settlement & Negotiating With the Insurance Company
1997
TTLA Beach Seminar
Settlement Strategy - Swimming With the Sharks
1996
TTLA First Choice CLE
Multiple Party Settlements: How to Protect Yourself: Beyond Mary Carter and Gandy
1996
TTLA Car Wrecks Seminar
Presentation for Settlement & Negotiating With the Insurance Company
1995
TTLA Advanced Products Liability Seminar
Defective Household Appliances: Unstable Ranges
Languages
English