$ 250-400 per hour
Daniel Adam Kaplan
also known as Law Offices of Daniel A. Kaplan
About Daniel
Biography
I am a business litigator who has been in practice for more than twenty years in San Diego and throughout Southern California. I opened my own law firm in 2011. I employee an experienced associate attorney and paralegal at my law firm to help me represent the firm's clients.
We represent business clients and individuals who have the resources and capacity for litigation.
I have helped many clients with contract disputes, partnership disputes, unfair competition and fraud. We also handle real estate and construction matters. Attorneys working on behalf of my firm handle employment matters on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants.
My client range from large corporations to local San Diego businesses to individuals.
I began my career assisting on large, white collar cirminal matters, defending those accused of financial and tax crimes by the government.
My experience also includes defending a large number of attorneys and accountants in professional liability cases.
I look forward to helping each one of my clients solve their legal problems. We have experience in most types of disputes that you might be facing.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Daniel A. Kaplan
555 West Beech Street, Suite 230, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Mark | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Excellent Counsel
Not only did Dan Kaplan provide excellent counsel with regard to a complex litigation matter in which I was involved, but he went out of his way to listen to me vent and calm my nerves when I became stressed out due to the uncertainty inherent in litigation. Mr. Kaplan is a diligent and caring profes...
Posted by Linda | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Help with difficult litigation
Daniel was extremely diligent and professional in his representation of my case . He kept my financial interests before his own in leading me through the best resolution for my situation. He is skilled, ethical and caring, which is a great combination to have.
Daniel Adam Kaplan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dan is an experienced and talented trial attorney in San Diego. He is a sharp and honest advocate who always puts his clients' interests first. I would highly recommend Dan for any business related dispute."
"Daniel is an extremely bright and talented attorney. He is an "outside the box" litigator who finds creative solutions to vexing client problems. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Dan as a fellow member of the Clifford J. Wallace Inn of Court for the past 2 years. I have enjoyed getting to know him and admire his reputation in the legal community. I would recommend Dan to anyone, and fully endorse his services."
"I have worked with Dan on many matters over the years. He has a keen legal mind and he never loses sight of the best interests of his clients."
"Dan is an experienced attorney with the intelligence and drive to obtain the best results for his clients and the personality to make him a pleasure to work with."
"I had the pleasure of working with Dan Kaplan for ten years. He is dedicated, hard working, and always responsive to client concerns. A litigator and advocate with great breadth of experience."
Keith Cochran
Litigation lawyer
Noam Glick
Employment and labor lawyer
Frank Polek
Litigation lawyer
Karen Frostrom
Business lawyer
Earll Pott
Litigation lawyer
Stacie Patterson
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated (highest rating), Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated (highest rating), Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2015
Top Lawyer Contract Disputes, San Diego Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript
2013
Top Lawyer Business Litigation, San Diego Magazine
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney/Owner, The Law Offices of Daniel A. Kaplan
1996 - Present
Attorney, Coughlan, Semmer & Lipman, LLP
Associations
1995 - Present
Association of Business Trial LawyersMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
1995 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
Wallace Inn of CourtBarrister
2008 - 2011
Professional Liability Underwriting SocietyMember
2002 - 2004
Louis Walsh Inn of CourtBarrister
1995 - 1996
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Neet v. Albertini
Won at trial, return of dog and RECOVERED attorney's fees and costs of more than $175,000
Buchanan v. Garza
Defense Verdict -- client declined pre-trial settlement offer to have his day in Court
Maraccini v. Vasconcellos
Following a bench trial, court found no fraud had occurred but ordered insurance salesperson to repay funds.
In Re Harris, 590 F.3d 730
Dismissed by bankruptcy court, federal district court and dismissal affirmed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Priority Pharm. v. Santa Barbara Select Independent Physicians Association
After bench trial, pharmacy was awarded damages but far below amount sought.
Education
1995
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
Juris Doctorate
1991
University of California - Irvine
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Webinar
E Discovery in California
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Legal Malpractice - Under CCP 340.6 if one or more of the 4 tolling mechanisms exist when does the statute begin to run?
16 Jan 2013
Q&A
Civil Discovery Question
09 Jan 2013
Q&A
Questions via interrogatories Vs Discovery
10 Apr 2012