Atty. Daniel Jonathan Pylman
For essentially the entirety of Dan’s legal career, he has been handling medical malpractice cases. A good portion of that time was spent defending medical institutions and medical professionals.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 17+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Jonathan Pylman at a Glance
Daniel Jonathan Pylman is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Cirignani Heller & Harman LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (2009). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Wheaton College B.A. summa cum laude (—). Active member of Memberships and Affiliations Chicago Bar Association • Illinois State Bar Association • American Bar Association • American Association for Justice • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Jonathan Pylman
- For essentially the entirety of Dan’s legal career, he has been handling medical malpractice cases
- A good portion of that time was spent defending medical institutions and medical professionals
- Daniel J. Pylman impressively graduated Wheaton College summa cum laude in 2006 and Chicago Kent College of Law cum laude in 2009
- But Dan’s story is as much heart as it is smarts
- During a successful career as a defense lawyer, Dan saw firsthand the uphill battle malpractice victims face as they search for answers and accountability
- Dan joined CHH in 2017 because, he says, he “wanted the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who need it the most.” Now, as a plaintiff’s attorney who specializes in medical malpractice, he has the opportunity to do just that
- Each day, Dan says he wakes up knowing that he has the privilege of advocating for others and helping them manage the overwhelming stress that comes with being injured and bringing a lawsuit
- Outside of his law practice, Dan is proud to be a husband and the father of two girls
- Dan lives with his family in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago, where he is involved in his local church and enjoys spending time with family, running, biking, cooking, reading good novels, exploring Chicago neighborhoods, and eating good food
- Since 2012, Mr. Pylman has been selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers
- Recent Publications• Res Ipsa Loquiturin the Restatement (Third) of Torts: Liability Based Upon Naked Statistics Rather Than Real Evidence, 84 Chi-Kent L. Rev. 907 (2010)
- Resource Updates and Publications Personal Guaranty Actions Against Physicians on the Rise September 3, 2013 Judicial Estoppel: A Lethal Defense July 28, 2013 News and Press Releases Cassiday Schade congratulates 9 attorneys named to the list of Rising Stars by Super Lawyers January 13, 2014 Rising Stars in the Legal Profession Recognized bySuper LawyersJanuary 1, 2013 Hull, Hume, Kleppetsch, Longo and Pylman Recognized bySuper Lawyersas Rising Stars in the Legal Profession January 1, 2012 Experience Longo and Pylman Win Summary Judgment for Physician Who Signed Unconditional Personal Guaranty
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Jonathan Pylman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Jonathan Pylman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Medical Malpractice in Chicago
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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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel Jonathan Pylman is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Health Care Law in Chicago
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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 Chicago Choose Daniel Jonathan Pylman
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 Jonathan Pylman's practice in the field of medical malpractice, business, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Jonathan Pylman brings 17+ 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 medical malpractice, business, and health care, Daniel Jonathan Pylman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel Jonathan Pylman 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 Daniel Jonathan Pylman Handles in Chicago
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