Legendary Litigator

Daniel Callahan opened his own law office on St. Patrick’s Day in 1984. From there, he distinguished himself as one of the top trial attorneys in California and has repeatedly been recognized by his peers for his incredible accomplishments. Mr. Callahan was the winner of the prestigious OCTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award three times, in 2000, 2004, and 2012. Since founding Callahan & Blaine, Mr. Callahan has won many jury trials and obtained scores of seven and eight-figure settlements on behalf of his clients.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Complex Civil & Business Litigation
  • Traumatic Brain & Spine Injury
  • Insurance Coverage & Insurance Bad Faith
  • Class Action
  • Employment Litigation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Transactional & Corporate Law
  • & Much More…

Cases & Verdicts

  • Largest Jury Verdict in Orange County History – $934 Million
  • Highest Personal Injury Settlement in the history of the United States – $50 Million
  • Obtained the highest Insurance Bad Faith Judgment in Orange County History – $58 Million
  • Largest Employment Settlement in Orange County History – $38 Million

Education

University of California at Davis School of Law, Davis, California
J.D. – 1979
Honors: With Honors

 

Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) – 1976

Honors & Awards

  • Winner of the Prestigious OCTLA Trial Lawyer of the Year Award – 2000, 2004 and 2012
  • Voted California Business Trial Lawyer of the Year by California Lawyer Magazine
  • One of the Top 10 Attorneys in the United States by the National Law Journal
  • California Business Trial Lawyer of the Year, California Lawyer Magazine
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2005 to present
  • Super Lawyers, Named One of The Top 10 Lawyers in Southern California – 2013
  • Super Lawyers, Named One of The Top 100 Lawyers in Southern California – 2011 to present
  • Super Lawyers, Named One of The Top 50 Lawyers in Orange County – Since inception
  • Outstanding Lawyers of America
  • Million Dollar Club