Atty. Daniel S. Kirschner
Daniel S. Kirschner is a partner at the Chicago plaintiffs’ law firm of Corboy & Demetrio.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 28+ Years Experience
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About Daniel S. Kirschner at a Glance
Daniel S. Kirschner is a personal injury attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Corboy & Demetrio. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois, Illinois State Bar (1998). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1998) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (M.A., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel S. Kirschner
- Daniel S. Kirschner is a partner at the Chicago plaintiffs’ law firm of Corboy & Demetrio
- As a trial lawyer, Mr. Kirschner represents victims of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice
- Mr, Kirschner has successfully handled cases against many of the nation’s largest insurance companies and corporations at the pretrial, trial and appellate levels in state and federal court in Illinois and throughout the United States.Mr
- Kirschner concentrates his practice in cases involving aviation disasters
- trucking, motor vehicle and highway collisions
- railroad crossings and derailments
- construction
- premises liability
- product liability
- medical malpractice
- pedestrian and bicycle collisions
- school and governmental liability
- public transportation (taxicabs and buses)
- animal control (dog bites)
- toxic tort and chemical exposure
- crib, toy and other infant and children’s safety recalls
- brain damage and spinal cord injury
- hospitality and tourism industry
- and liability for third-party criminal acts and sexual assault
- Mr. Kirschner currently serves on the Illinois Supreme Court’s Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases, and previously served appointments to the Illinois Supreme Court’s Rules Committee and Committee on Character and Fitness
- Mr. Kirschner, a staunch advocate for children’s safety, was appointed by Governor Pat Quinn in 2010 to serve on the Illinois Carnival Amusement Safety (CAS) Board
- From 2012 to July 2015, Dan served as Chair of the CAS Board
- Mr. Kirschner has received numerous accolades, including being named to the list of The Best Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Illinois Leading Lawyers and "40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in Illinois" by the Law Bulletin Publishing Company
- Mr. Kirschner also earned the designation of "Super Lawyer" and "Rising Star" by Thomson Reuters
- In addition, in 2005 he received the President’s Award for "Advocate of the Year" from the American Cancer Society for his advocacy work in successfully advancing the Chicago Indoor Clean Air Ordinance, known as "Smoke-Free Chicago
- A graduate of IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Mr. Kirschner received the CALI Award from his alma mater for Excellence in the study of medical malpractice
- He is a Past-President of the Chicago-Kent Alumni Board of Directors and a recipient of the Young Alumnus Award the Chicago-Kent Law School Association
- Mr. Kirschner is an active member of many bar associations
- He is a past Co-Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and served as an investigator for the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee
- He has organized, moderated, and lectured at numerous continuing legal education seminars for practicing attorneys and is regularly called upon to judge moot court and trial advocacy competitions
- Mr. Kirschner has served on the boards and committees of numerous community, charitable and educational institutions, including American Cancer Society, Chicago Community Trust, Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Lawyers Lend-A-Hand, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Onward Neighborhood House, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and K.A.M
- Isaiah Israel Congregation
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Daniel S. Kirschner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel S. Kirschner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
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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
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Daniel S. Kirschner
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 S. Kirschner's practice in the field of personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel S. Kirschner brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Personal Injury Practice
Concentrating on personal injury means Daniel S. Kirschner's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Daniel S. Kirschner 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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