Atty. Daniel C Cathcart
Daniel C Cathcart is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, aviation law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law. Daniel has been licensed for 69 years.
Airplane Crash Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 69+ Years Experience
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About Daniel C Cathcart at a Glance
Daniel C Cathcart is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Magana Cathcart And Mccarthy. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and aviation. Admitted to practice in California (1957), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1957), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1974). Educated at University of Southern California (LL.B., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel C Cathcart
- Daniel C Cathcart is a lawyer practicing airplane crash litigation, aviation law, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law
- Daniel has been licensed for 69 years
- Daniel practices at Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel C Cathcart's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel C Cathcart handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Wrongful Death in Los Angeles
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Personal Injury in Los Angeles
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.
Daniel C Cathcart is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Product Liability in Los Angeles
Daniel C Cathcart is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel C Cathcart is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Aviation Law in Los Angeles
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Daniel C Cathcart is one of 9,145 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Daniel C Cathcart
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 Daniel C Cathcart's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel C Cathcart brings 69+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and U.S. District Court, Central District of California and Northern District of Texas and U.S. Court of, Daniel C Cathcart can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability, Daniel C Cathcart can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Daniel C Cathcart attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel C Cathcart Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel C Cathcart has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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