Atty. Dan Chatfield
Dan Chatfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury. Dan received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Kirkwood, MO · 53+ Years Experience
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About Dan Chatfield at a Glance
Dan Chatfield is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Kirkwood, Missouri. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1973). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1973) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar The Bar Association of Metropolitan St, Louis Lawyers Association of St, and Louis. Serves clients in Kirkwood, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan Chatfield
- Dan Chatfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
- Dan received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Dan practices in Kirkwood, MO
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Dan Chatfield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan Chatfield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kirkwood.
Personal Injury in Kirkwood
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Dan Chatfield is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Workers Compensation in Kirkwood
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Dan Chatfield is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kirkwood
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kirkwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Kirkwood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kirkwood-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kirkwood Choose Dan Chatfield
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan Chatfield's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan Chatfield brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, Dan Chatfield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kirkwood
A Kirkwood-based practice means Dan Chatfield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Dan Chatfield Handles in Kirkwood
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Dan Chatfield has experience with under Missouri law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Dan Chatfield directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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