Christopher J. Daniel Email & Phone Number

Fairfield, Ct, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for all aspects of daily litigation strategy and handling of over 100 medical malpractice cases. Drafted Answers and Discovery Pleadings on behalf of institutional defendants and individual physicians. Drafted motions for summary judgment based on vicarious liability and drafted summary judgment motion regarding tPA administration and another summary judgment motion regarding spinal hematoma. Appear at court conferences and conduct depositions of fact witnesses, mainly Plaintiffs and non-party fact witnesses. Correspond with opposing counsel and judges and consult with expert witnesses to develop the most viable case strategy.

Rye, New York, Us

Responsible for product liability and consumer product caseload in federal and state court. Draft opposition summary judgment affirmation and memorandums of law on multiple product liability cases and drafted mediation statement and memorandum of law on “casual seller” and “as-is warranty” legal issues. Appear at court conferences and conduct depositions of fact witnesses and assist lead Partner in preparing to conduct corporate representative depositions. Correspond with opposing counsel and judges and consult with expert witnesses to develop the most viable case strategy. Draft settlement demand letters to defense counsel and negotiate potential settlements.

Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Conducted extensive legal research regarding civil and criminal law and drafted legal memoranda analyzing complex legal issues and recommend appropriate outcomes. Communicated effectively with Superior Court judges regarding legal matters and regularly attended oral arguments on various pretrial and post-trial motions. Edited, proofread, and cite checked judges’ draft orders and memorandums of decision.

Conducted legal research and drafted legal memoranda on multiple insurance defense issues such as subrogation, indemnification, and the liability of third-party defendants for Nationwide. Review and analyzed multiple insurance contracts and insurance claims brought against holders of Nationwide insurance which consisted of personal injury, workers compensation, and property damage claims. Drafted legal pleadings and discovery requests. Responded to discovery requests and prepare trial materials. Drafted pretrial motions, including motions for summary judgment.

Advocated on behalf of clients in the Rhode Island District Court and Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal by, for instance, negotiating with the Prosecution and arguing before various judges. Interviewed and counseled clients regarding their criminal cases, the likelihood of acquittal after trial, and the possibility of plea agreements. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on various criminal legal issues. Also volunteered for Operation Stand Down to assist local Veteran's with criminal and license issues.

Advocated on behalf of clients in the Rhode Island District Court and Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal by, for instance, negotiating with the Prosecution and arguing before various judges. Interviewed and counseled indigent clients about their criminal cases, the likelihood of acquittal after trial, and the possibility of plea agreements. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on various legal issues, including statutory construction and interpretation.

Performed legal research and prepared bench memoranda for Justice Rubine’s Formal Special Cause Calendar and the Mortgage Electronic Registry Systems Calendar. Performed all the legal research used in a written decision for a mechanic’s lien case. Performed research for a criminal child abuse case for Justice Stern and wrote portions of a decision on a motion for a new trial in a medical marijuana criminal case. Reviewed recent Rhode Island Supreme Court opinions and organized them for Justice Rubine. Rewrote Justice Rubine’s criminal jury instructions for use in criminal trials.

Danbury, Ct, Us

Worked under the Dean of Judicial Affairs as a Judicial Board Member and Advocate. Deliberated and helped decide cases brought against students who allegedly violated the Student Honor Code. Those cases involved alleged sexual assaults, drug dealing, violence between students, as well as plagiarism. Interviewed witnesses and reviewed documents pertaining to plagiarism issues. Provided guidance and counseling to students facing disciplinary hearings.

Juris Doctor, Law

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration