Atty. Jonathan A. Dachs

Atty. Jonathan A. Dachs

Has achieved the "Highest Preeminent" rating in Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest standards of legal ability, professional conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. Selected to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Super Lawyers (New York-Metro) (Appellate Practice).

New York New York 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan A. Dachs at a glance

Jonathan A. Dachs is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Jonalthan A. Dachs, Esq./Shayne, Dachs. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York State (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1990). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Columbia College/Columbia University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Has achieved the "Highest Preeminent" rating in Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest standards of legal ability, professional conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence
  • Selected to 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Super Lawyers (New York-Metro) (Appellate Practice)
  • Designated one of "Long Island's Top Legal Eagles" (Personal Injury Law) by Long Island Pulse Magazine (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
  • Joined Shayne, Dachs in 1987, after spending the initial three years after graduating NYU Law School at the distinguished New York City firm of Chadbourne & Parke
  • Recipient of the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the New York State Trial Lawyers Association in 1995
  • Featured Columnist, New York Law Journal, "Insurance Law," 1987-
  • Author, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Protection," 2 New Appleman New York Insurance Law (LexisNexis), Chapter 28 (and annual supplements)
  • Contributor/Author: "Weitz on Automobile Litigation and The No-Fault Handbook" (NYSTLA), "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in New York," (and periodic supplements)
  • Author of annual review of Uninsured/Underinsured and Supplementary Uninsured Motorist Law in The New York State Bar Journal, 1993-
  • Editor-in-Chief, "New York Negligence Reporter," 1989-1992
  • Frequent lecturer on such topics as Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance, Legal Writing, Civil Practice, and Appellate Practice before numerous Bar Association and professional groups
  • Honored Member, Premier International Who's Who Registry of Outstanding Professional (2008-2009 edition)
  • Member, Nassau Democratic Judicial Screening Committee, 1992-1998

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan A. Dachs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan A. Dachs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Medical Malpractice

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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Wrongful Death

Jonathan A. Dachs is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →

Personal Injury

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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan A. Dachs

Where is Jonathan A. Dachs's law office located?
Jonathan A. Dachs's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Jonalthan A. Dachs, Esq./Shayne, Dachs. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan A. Dachs handle?
Jonathan A. Dachs focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jonathan A. Dachs practiced law?
Jonathan A. Dachs has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jonathan A. Dachs go to law school?
Jonathan A. Dachs earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Jonathan A. Dachs for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan A. Dachs received?
Jonathan A. Dachs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Accident Insurance Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions Agents and Brokers Liability Airbag Injury All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability Animal Attacks Aquatic Injuries Arbitration Attorney Discipline Attorney Fee Disputes Attorney Grievances Automobile Accidents Automobile Accidents And Injuries Automobile Insurance Automobile Insurance Coverage Automobile Insurance Defense Automobile Liability Automobile Liability Defense Automobile Negligence Automotive Crashworthiness Automotive Design Liability Automotive Products Liability Automotive Restraints Automotive Warranty Law Bicycle Accidents Bicycle Products Liability Biomedical Products Liability Birth Trauma Boating Accidents Bodily Injury Brain Injury Breach Of Warranty Breast Implant Litigation Bus Accidents Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Casualty Insurance Casualty Insurance Defense Casualty Insurance Subrogation Catastrophic Injury Cerebral Palsy Chemical Explosions Chemical Products Liability Chiropractors Malpractice Civil Appeals Class Actions Commercial Insurance Commercial Vehicle Liability Conflicts Of Interest Construction Accidents Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice Cumulative Trauma Dalkon Shield Litigation Defective Hip Implants Dental Malpractice Diet Drug Litigation Dog Bites Drug And Medical Device Defense Drug and Medical Device Litigation Drug Contamination Electrical Injury Elevator Liability Engineering Products Liability Environmental Products Liability Erbs Palsy Escalator Liability Excess Coverage Explosions Extra Contractual Insurance Claims Failure to Diagnose Fire Insurance Fire Insurance Defense Fire Insurance Subrogation Firearms Litigation First And Third Party Insurance First And Third Party Insurance Defense First Party Insurance First Party Insurance Defense Flammable Fabrics Food Borne Disease Food Products Liability Gas Explosions General Liability General Liability Defense Grievance Matters Gynecology Malpractice Head Injury Heart Device Litigation Heavy Equipment Products Liability Inadequate Security Indemnity Industrial Products Liability Insurance Agents And Brokers Insurance Arbitration Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Bad Faith Defense Insurance Coverage Insurance Coverage Defense Insurance Defense Subrogation Insurance Law Insurance Litigation Insurance Recovery Labor Law Legal Ethics Legal Malpractice Defense Legal Negligence Legal Professional Liability Libel Slander and Defamation Life Insurance Loss Recovery Manufacturers Liability Mediation Medical Disciplinary Proceedings Medical Legal Law Medical Liability Medical Malpractice Defense Medical Negligence Medication Errors Mental Health Professionals Malpractice Motor Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Motorcycle Accidents Motorcycle Products Liability Municipal Torts Negligence Defense Negligent Security No Fault Auto Insurance Defense No Fault Automobile Insurance Nursing Liability Nursing Malpractice Nursing Negligence Obstetric Malpractice Oncology Law Optometric Malpractice Orthopedic Malpractice Pedestrian Injuries Pediatric Malpractice Personal Injury Appeals Personal Injury Arbitration Personal Injury Defense Personal Injury Mediation Personal Liability Personal Liability Defense Pharmacists Liability Physicians Professional Liability Plaintiffs Personal Injury Podiatric Malpractice Premises Liability Premises Liability Defense Premises Security Private Security Litigation Product Defects Product Failure Product Recall Product Safety Product Warning Labels Products Liability Products Liability Arbitration Products Liability Defense Products Liability Insurance Coverage Products Liability Mediation Products Liability Subrogation Professional Malpractice Professional Negligence Propane Products Liability Property Damage Property Damage Defense Property Insurance Property Insurance Coverage Property Insurance Defense Property Loss Property Subrogation Psychiatric Malpractice Psychological Injury Psychology Malpractice Recreational Products Liability Recreational Vehicle Products Liability Rental Vehicle Litigation Repetitive Stress Injury School Bus Accidents Seat Belt Injury Self Insured Defense Severe Burns Sexual Abuse Slip and Fall Spinal Injury Subway Accidents Surgeons Liability Third Party Wrongful Death Tire Defect Litigation Tire/Rim Mismatch TMJ Dysfunction Tobacco Litigation Transfusion Associated AIDS Traumatic Brain Injury Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Uninsured And Underinsured Motorists Arbitration Unintended Acceleration Vaccine Injury Vehicle Rollovers Warranty Law Whiplash Wrong Site Surgery Wrongful Death

Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
Columbia College/Columbia University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York State
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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