Daniel A. Zahn PC

The practice is limited to only Lawyer Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Appeals. We pride ourselves on our personal motto "One on One Quality Legal Services" for each and every one of our clients. It is more than a motto, it is a lifestyle. As a result, we are selective in taking on cases and often go to trial to obtain the best results and justice for our clients. Mr. Zahn was also admitted to practice law in the State of Vermont in 2021.

• Serious Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death

• Free Consultation
  Consultations after initial telephone conversation are in the office by appointment only. If unable to come to the office arraignments can be made to see you in the hospital, place of present confinement or in your own home.
• Contingent Fees
  Lawyer Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Serious Personal injury cases are accepted according to the fees permitted and authorized by law and statute. All Appellate work is on a reasonable hourly basis.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Contingency legal fees are only collectable from an actual recovery whether by settlement or jury verdict, if no recovery then there isn't any legal fee owed.

New York

Since 1985

Vermont

Vermont Supreme Court

Since 2021

Federal Circuit Court of Appeals

Since 1991

New York Eastern & Southern Federal Districts

Since 1986

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1991

United States Court of Claims

Since 1991

United States Court of Military Appeals

Since 1991

Trial Attorney

Daniel A. Zahn, P.C.

1989 - Current

In July of 1989 went into private practice where I have remained since.

In House Defense Attorney

CNA Insurance Company, Melville, New York

1987 - 1989

Defense counsel for all CNA insured's who were sued for their alleged negligence which hurt or killed someone else, including all claims for automobile accidents, construction accidents, slip trip and fall, lack of security, dangerous conditions, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, premises liability and property damages.

Trial Attorney

Suffolk County Legal Aid Society

1984 - 1987

Out of law school Mr. Zahn began his legal career working for the Suffolk County Legal Aid Society in the Family Court Division. Hearings and trials before the Court were routine weekly events in such cases as child custody, support, family offenses, child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, violations of orders of protection and Grandparent visitation with their Grandchildren. Thereafter, Mr. Zahn was transferred to the Criminal Division where he represented individuals who were charged with felonies, misdemeanors and violations of the Penal law.

University of Dayton School of Law

J.D. (1983) | Law School

1980 - 1983

Honors: Received an award for being 1 out of of 4 finalists during first year Moot Court Competition out of a class of 285. One of the other moot Court finalists was Christopher T. McGrath, Esq., presently of Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. located in Garden City, New York

Activities: Mr. Zahn interned during his second year of law school with Judge Robert L. Nolan of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court . Thereafter, Judge Nolan offered Mr. Zahn a paying position as his law clerk where he worked part time during his third year of law school. Mr. Zahn's duties included performing legal research for the Court, drafting of legal decisions on motions and after hearings or trials, reviewing recommendations and decisions of referee's and then drafting the court's order either

St. John's University School of Law

B.A. (1980) | Government & Politics

1976 - 1980

Activities: Member of the St. John's University Karate team. Mr. Zahn participated and was competitive in Tae Kwon Do karate tournaments held in Madison Square Garden, New York.

Membership for Jury verdict over $1,000,000 dollars

Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2002

Mr. Zahn obtained a $1,200,000.00 jury verdict in a medical malpractice breast cancer case in Suffolk County Supreme Court, Riverhead, New York. The Appellate Division, Second Department upheld $1,100,000.00 of the jury's verdict on appeal.

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Current

Vermont Bar Association

Member

2021 - Current

Suffolk County Bar Association

Assistance for Lawyers

2012 - Current

Activities: The Suffolk County Bar Association program goal is to enable its members to contact experienced attorneys for general advise in the practical aspects of the profession. The following attorneys have volunteered for this program and Daniel A Zahn, Esq is available for members seeking advice for Appellate Practice, Legal Malpractice, Medical practice, Negligence and Personal injury.

The Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Member

2001 - Current

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Current