Atty. Daniel Watts
Dan is a born and bred New York City trial attorney who has represented the interests of accident victims for over a decade. His interest in advocacy started as an undergraduate at Binghamton University, where he was a teaching assistant for the speech and debate team, and continued at the Maurice A.
Car Accident & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 16+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Watts at a Glance
Daniel Watts is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, securities, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Binghamton University SUNY Hofstra University School of Law (—). Active member of Memberships •Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Watts
- Dan is a born and bred New York City trial attorney who has represented the interests of accident victims for over a decade
- His interest in advocacy started as an undergraduate at Binghamton University, where he was a teaching assistant for the speech and debate team, and continued at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- At Hofstra, he was a member of two championship mock trial teams
- Additionally, as a law student, he received an “A” in a study abroad class co-taught by the late great United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- As a professional, Dan has maintained a record of staunch advocacy and tremendous results
- Over a dozen of his verdicts have been published in ALM’s VerdictSearch
- Unlike many trial lawyers, Dan has also represented defendants in personal injury cases, giving him unique insight into how insurance companies and corporate defendants prepare for trial and negotiate
- He now applies those lessons at Morgan & Morgan, where he fights for the people, not the powerful
- Dan is a partner at Morgan & Morgan and manages the MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) group in New York, leading a team dedicated to securing justice for accident victims
- From 2017-2024, Dan was named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers Magazine for the NYC Metro Area, an honor awarded to only 2.5% of eligible attorneys
- Dan also has the unique distinction of taking one of only twelve verdicts in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic
- No matter the time, no matter the place, no matter the circumstances, Dan is ready to fight for you
- Awards & Recognitions •Super Lawyers Rising Star •2017-2018 •2020-2024 Recent Wins Private Settlement $2,350,000 Car Accident 2023 Dovie Sperlin $1,000,000 Car Accident 2023 Private Settlement $1,000,000 Car Accident 2024 Lakeisha Francis v
- Kevin Fraser $900,000 Car Accident 2023 Private Settlement $900,000 Trucking Accident 2024 Stanislawa Bensabeur $600,000 Slip and Fall 2023
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Watts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Watts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Car Accidents in New York
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Daniel Watts is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
Personal Injury in New York
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 Watts is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Motorcycle Accidents in New York
Daniel Watts is one of 11,112 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in New York →
Securities Law in New York
Daniel Watts is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in New York →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in New York
Daniel Watts is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Daniel Watts
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 Watts's practice in the field of car accidents, personal injury, motorcycle, securities, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Watts brings 16+ 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 car accidents, personal injury, and motorcycle, Daniel Watts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Daniel Watts 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 Watts Handles in New York
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Watts has experience with under New York 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 Daniel Watts directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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