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About Daniel

Demand Justice After A Serious Injury. Only Pay If You Win. Free Consultation.

Dan Christensen has been practicing law since 1994. He started his career working in military courts, notorious for their strict adherence to rules and procedures. For the last several years, Dan has focused his practice exclusively on representing injury victims. He has been involved in almost 200 trials during his career in numerous federal and state courts against the largest defendants, including the U.S. Government. Dan will utilize his experience and proven results while fighting for you. Regardless of the size of the opponent, Dan has the experience and legal knowledge to aggressively advocate for his clients. And, just as important, he will give you and your case the personal attention it deserves from the initial free consultation through trial.

Dan received a bachelor’s degree with Honors in 1991 and his J.D. with distinction from the University of Iowa in 1994. After graduating from law school, he served in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) in Fort Hood, Texas. He served as a prosecutor and defense counsel in numerous administrative hearings and courts-martial ranging from minor offenses to kidnapping, rape, and capital murder. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army JAG Corps, Dan joined a Texas personal injury law firm. Dan worked as the Chief of its Litigation Department and was the firm’s principle trial lawyer for years, trying numerous cases each year. Also, as the head of the firm’s personal injury division, Dan supervised and mentored between 15 and 20 trial lawyers at a time as they prosecuted thousands of cases.

Dan is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, as well as Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is an Associate Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He possesses the highest rating (AV) from the legal consulting firm Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Texas Monthly as a “SuperLawyer.” Dan is listed in Best Lawyers in America and as National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Besides representing injured Texans, Dan has contributed substantial time to writing articles for local and national publications, speaking to groups on various legal tops, and serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law.

Dan completed study at the Trial Lawyers College, a 3-week immersion program held on renowned trial lawyer Gerry Spence’s Wyoming ranch. The Trial Lawyers College was created by Gerry Spence to teach criminal defense and civil plaintiff lawyers how to most effectively communicate with jurors and achieve superior results. Lawyers have to apply and be accepted into the program to be allowed to attend. Dan has also attended both the Graduate I and Graduate II courses, also held at the ranch.

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Practice areas

OtherWrongful deathCar accidentLitigationPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 50%

    8 years

  2. Litigation: 15%

    8 years

  3. Car accident: 15%

  4. Wrongful death: 10%

  1. Slip and fall accident: 10%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

DC Law

1012 W Anderson Ln
Austin, TX, 78757

Website
https://www.texasjustice.com/?utm_source=avvo&utm_medium=directory 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TXEligible To Practice In Texas 199903/07/2021
    CANot Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)199402/06/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Best Lawyers in AmericaWoodward-White, Inc.2014
    Texas Super LawyerTexas Lawyer Magazine2014
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2014
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2013
    Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2013
    Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2012
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2012
    Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2011
    Top 100 Trial LawyersNational Trial Lawyers2011
    Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2010
    Super LawyerTexas Monthly Magazine2009
    Rising StarTexas Monthly Magazine2004
    AV ratedMartindale-HubbellN/A
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerDC Law2013 - Present
    Adjunct ProfessorUniversity Of Texas School Of Law2009 - 2011
    PartnerThe Carlson Law Firm, PC1998 - 2013
    Judge Advocate General's CorpsU.S. Army1995 - 1998
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National Trial Lawyers AssociationN/A2011 - Present
    Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee2008 - Present
    State Bar of TexasAdmitted1999 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted1994 - Present
    U.S. Court of Appeals 9th CircuitN/AN/A
    National Board of Trial AdvocacyN/AN/A
    American Board of Trial AdvocacyAssociateN/A
    National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified in Civil Trial LawN/A
    Texas Board of Legal SpecializationBoard Certified in Personal Injury Trial LawN/A
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesN/AN/A
    U.S. District Court Northern District of TexasN/AN/A
    U.S. District Court Southern District of TexasN/AN/A
    U.s. District Court Eastern District of TexasN/AN/A
    U.S. District Court Western District of TexasN/AN/A
    United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaN/AN/A
    Texas Bar FoundationLife FellowN/A
    U.S. Court of Appeals 5th CircuitN/AN/A
    Texas Board of Legal SpecializationN/AN/A
    American Board of Trial AdvocatesN/AN/A
    American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
    American Inns of CourtRobert W. Calvert ChapterN/A
    Austin Bar AssociationN/AN/A
    American Bar Association for JusticeN/AN/A
    College of the State Bar of TexasN/AN/A
    Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of DirectorsN/A
    Capital Area Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident2011 - 2011
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    UT CLE Car Wrecks SeminarPaper: "Deposing the Adverse Medical Expert"2010
    State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant's University Annual SeminarPaper: "Preparing to Depose the Adverse Medical Expert"2010
    TRIALThere I was, Surrounded by the Enemy (an article on jury selection)2008
    ABA Ultimate Trial NotebookPaper: "Voire Dire after Cortez and Hyundai"2008
    TRIALIn the Eyes of the Beholder (an article on driver perception-reaction)2007
    State Bar of Texas Advanced PI CoursePaper: "Voire Dire: Strategies after Cortez and Hyundai"2007
    Am Jur TRIALSVoir Dire in Low Speed Collision Cases - Plaintiff's View2005
    AAJ TrialThe Client Who Needed Me Most2005
    TRIALSelect the Right Jury for Your Case2004
    Jur Proof Of FactsProof of the Road Hazard Case2003
    AAJ TrialWhen Poles in the Right-of-way are Wrong2003
    AAJ TrialPaving the Way for a Road Hazard Case2002
    Trial Counsel, Senior Trial Counsel and Trial Defense CounselAn Equitable Approach to Applying the Attorney Client Privilege to Defunct Lenders1993
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Iowa College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
    University of IowaB.B.A.1991
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    TTLA Car Wrecks SeminarDetermining Reasonableness of Medical Expenses2017
    TTLA Annual SeminarDetermining Reasonableness of Medical Expenses2016
    TTLA Car Wrecks SeminarWinning Critical Evidentiary Battles with Trial Briefs2014
    Permian Basin TLA MeetingAffordably Presenting and Defending Medical Damages2013
    Car Wrecks SeminarWinning Critical Evidentiary Battles with Trial Briefs2012
    Rapid Response WebcastExpert Panel, "Escabedo"2011
    Belli SeminarGetting Extra from the Ordinary2011
    Superpower Seminar and Annual ConferenceDirect Examination of the Treating Doctor2010
    May 2009 MeetingGetting Extra from the Ordinary2009
    Car Wrecks SeminarDrunk is Different: Prosecuting the DWI Car Wreck2009
    Regional CLE ProgramGetting Extra from the Ordinary2008
    Car Wrecks SeminarVoire Dire after Cortez2006
    Ultimate Trial NotebookCommon Evidentiary Issues and Problems2005
    State Bar of TexasCommon Discovery Issues in Personal Injury Litigation2005
    New Technoques Under HB4Voir Dire after Cortez2005
    Legal Assistant's University Annual SeminarCommon Discovery Issues in Personal Injury Litigation2005
    Car Wrecks SeminarVoir Dire after Cortez2005
    Advanced Personal Injury ConferenceThe Law of Voire Dire2005
    Car Wrecks SeminarHandling Property Damage Claims2004
    Car Wrecks SeminarHow to Prosecute the $5-$50k Car Wreck Case2004
    Car Wrecks SeminarOvercoming Juror Biases in Auto Cases2003

    Reviews

    (23)
    5 Star
    		96%
    4 Star
    		4%
    3 Star
    		0%
    2 Star
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    Review Daniel Christensen

    Customer for life type of experience.

    Posted by

    It’s 2019- And I’m definitely in a better place than I was 6 months ago- thanks to the DC Law firm! Last year I suffered permanent injuries in an accident, temporarily unable to work & stuck with a pile of bills and a totaled car due to the negligence of another driver. I tried dealing with the insurance companies myself- MISTAKE! I had no idea they were such sharks!!! My claim (which seemed pretty cut & dry) was denied despite overwhelming evidence & I was left *reeling* not knowing what to do. I called DC Law around 8pm- by 9pm DC’s Representative was sitting at my kitchen table going over the details of the accident and took my case! Everything changed after that- DC Law immediately took charge of my case with an aggressive “WHATEVER IT TAKES” action to the healing process. They sent me to the AMAZING doctors at ProCare where they take a wholeistic approach to evaluate my post accident health & tailored a custom rehabilitation regimine specific to my injuries. I’m the best I can be in 2019, and my family and I owe a debt of gratitude to all the hardworkers fighting for justice & evening the scales at the DC Law Firm. Thank you specifically to Noe, Daniel, and Dr. Casey Hays for picking me up & dusting me off when no one else could. Yall have really given me a “Customer for Life” type of experience- Thank you so much! Sincerely Yours, R.Huneycutt
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great team.

    Posted by

    Thank you to the DC team, Your experience has made this process simple and stress free. Lilliana and San Juanita thank you for going above and beyond and always being kind, helpful and clear in communication.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    DC Law firm to the rescue

    Posted by

    I was hit by a city bus. My leg is permanently damaged. No attorneys would take my case. Then I was introduced to DC law Firm. Thier intake supervisor Shemmy Noonan was kind and caring when we met it brought tears to my eyes seeing how much she cared, listened, and encouraged me.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Great Experience

    Posted by

    Dan and his team were great to work with. Even though the other driver was clearly at fault, the insurance company was giving me a really hard time. Dan fought for me and got me a great result in the end. While I hope I do not have to go through anything like this again, if I do, I will definitely call Dan Christensen.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Exceptional Sdrvice

    Posted by

    I am completely convinced that the Christensen Law Firm has exceptional service. I am very thankful with everything they did and the fact that I never had to worry about anything! They gave me solution to my problems and I was satisfied with the results!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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    Eternally Grateful

    Posted by

    I received a bill from a medical facility from 2015 for what I thought was a free consult. I contacted The Christensen Law Firm and I can now sleep at night without worrying about my credit rating harmed and not having to shell out what I felt was way too much to pay for a "free" consult of 15 minutes. Thank you Noe, you are the best!
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Excellent Customer Service

    Posted by

    I want to take the the time to thank Christensen law firm for giving me advice regarding my case. Although they were unable to help me, I feel like they genuinely cared about me. I will definitely recommend to my family, friends, and coworkers.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Thankful

    Posted by

    I want to thank the Christensen Law Firm for all of their help with my case! They always made sure I received constant updates. Thank you!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Excellent Job

    Posted by

    Excellent work and dedication from the attorneys at The Christensen Law Firm. I am extremely grateful for their help with my case and their guidance through this experience.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Very Pleased

    Posted by

    Very pleased with their work. They helped me out with my case and I am very thankful for that.
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    Attorney endorsements

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    Kevin Madison, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 20, 2021
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dan, is an exceptionally gifted lawyer. Smart, extremely competent, and great strategist. I would hire him on any serious personal injury matter and I am a practicing attorney. I have known Dan for over ten years and I am very impressed with his skill set. Besides that, he is a heck of a good guy!!

    Jory Lange, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 22, 2017
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dan Christensen has the experience you need when dealing with the fallout from a serious truck wreck or construction accident. For over twenty years, Dan has been helping families who have been harmed by another's negligence.

    Aspen Dunaway, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 11, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Todd Ramsey, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 1, 2016
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Dan and I worked on a significant wrongful death case involving the death of man who was killed after he was struck by a forklift. In a short period of time we were able to secure a multi-million dollar settlement to help the client's widow and children. Dan and his whole staff were invaluable. They have the experience and "know how" to get significant cases resolved and I am fortunate to have worked with Dan and his team!

    Lannie Kelly, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 18, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Dan is a well-prepared and smart lawyer who will leave no stone unturned when preparing a client's case for trial. He is intuitive and likeable by the jury. In short, I endorse him without reservation.

    Shelli Morrison, Litigation Attorney on Jul 16, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    Dan is the most prepared and professional attorney that I have ever had the privilege of working with. He is intuitive and brilliant. I would not hesitate to litigate any matter with him in the future or to refer any of my clients to him.

    William Gammon, Litigation Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Nathan Kennedy, Litigation Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Dan's technical knowledge, trial experience, and collegiality make him a powerful advocate for his clients.

    David Glenn, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a great lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. He is a man of high character and is very talented.

    Lisa Londergan, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dan is one of the best personal injury attorneys in Texas. He is whip smart and exceptionally talented in the courtroom. He is honest and has wonderful rapport with his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

    Henry Moore, Litigation Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Dan is the best.

    Jaime Lynn, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 15, 2015
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. Dan has many years of successful trial experience, and serves his clients with the utmost level of professionalism, respect, and ethics.

    Stuart Gibbs, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and diligent advocate.

    Robert Kiesling, Litigation Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I believe Dan's trial experience speaks for itself. In addition to being a great mentor, Dan has a zealous commitment to his clients; one we can all learn from.

    Robert Alden, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Dan is an exceptional lawyer. I have consulted with him on several cases, and he always has well-educated and sage advice.

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