Atty. Daniel F. "Dan" Beasley
Mr. Beasley's practice is focused on the defense of business entities, health-care providers, major corporations, and insurance carriers, primarily in injury-related lawsuits.
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Daniel F. "Dan" Beasley is a medical malpractice and insurance attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984), Alabama (1998), Tennessee (1999), and Texas (2015). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Abilene Christian University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Beasley's practice is focused on the defense of business entities, health-care providers, major corporations, and insurance carriers, primarily in injury-related lawsuits
- The Florida Bar, Board of Civil Trial Advocacy, the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, and the National Board of Trial Advocacy have recognized him as a board-certified specialist in civil trial law
- He has tried numerous lawsuits in state and federal courts and has actively represented clients in matters involving wrongful death, products liability, civil rights, medical malpractice, premises liability, and class actions
- As an active member of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Mr. Beasley has served as a faculty member of the Trial Academy, convention chairman, Medical Defense Committee chairman, and board member of the IADC Foundation
- Mr. Beasley frequently lectures on health-care liability, negotiation strategies, record keeping, deposition and trial testimony, and changes in the law
Honors & Awards
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2007
- Listed in the area of medical malpractice
- Named an Alabama Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers.com every year since 2008
Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Courts Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
- Eastern District of Tennessee, Middle District of Tennessee, Western District of Tennessee, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
- All Alabama state courts, All Tennessee state courts, All Florida state courts Professional Affiliations: Alabama Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association
- Board-Certified Civil Trial Specialist
- Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization, Florida Bar Association
- Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
- Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
- International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Board Member, IADC Foundation
- National Board of Trial Advocates, Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy
- Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
- Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel F. "Dan" Beasley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Huntsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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