Biography
Dan concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice and mass tort defense, where he represents health care networks, hospitals, physicians and attorneys in malpractice lawsuits and disciplinary proceedings. He also represents clients in complex commercial litigation, medical device, product liability, cybersecurity, premises liability and third-party actions.
Dan has established a record of winning results in high-value cases. From 2012 to 2020, Dan represented a fertility and reproductive medical practice group in a mass tort action in Cook County, where 60 patients filed a claim for negligence and bailment. He successfully prosecuted third-party actions, and he obtained a notable recovery for the medical practice group. While his courtroom record is impressive, Dan has gotten many of his complex cases dismissed on dispositive motions prior to trial.Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Dan was a partner at another prominent firm in Chicago. He also clerked for Judge Richard B. Teitelman of the Missouri Supreme Court and served as a judicial extern for Federal Magistrate Judge Michael T. Mason of the Northern District of Illinois.
Outside of work, Dan enjoys giving back to his community. He has volunteered at the Midtown Educational Foundation, tutoring underprivileged grade-school students. He also volunteers for the University of Chicago, mentoring undergraduate students interested in a career in law.
Practices
Medical Negligence and Healthcare
Professional Liability
Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Product Liability
General Trial Practice
Real Estate Litigation and Transactional Services
Construction
Civil Rights and Governmental Liability
Class Action Defense
Data Protection and Information Privacy
Awards
- Selected for inclusion in Emerging Lawyer, 2024-2025
- Selected for inclusion in "40 Under Forty" Attorneys to Watch in Illinois by Law Bulletin Media (2021)
- Selected for inclusion in Illinois Leading Lawyers (2018-23)
Presentations
- Adjunct lecturer, “Law and Ethics,” Rush Medical College, 2022
- “Minimizing Malpractice Risk in Social Security Disability Claims,” Social Security Law Committee of the Chicago Bar Association, 2014
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"The State of Vicarious Liability" at the Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society's 2024 Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 2024
News
January 10, 2025
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers for 2025
Fifty-three Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Leading Lawyers, published by Law Bulletin Media. This honor highlights their outstanding skill and leadership in the legal field. Attorneys selected were nominated by their peers as among the top in Illinois. Leading Lawyers recognizes the most qualified and trusted attorneys within their respective practice areas and geographical regions.
April 22, 2024
Cozzi and Goers to Speak at the Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society's 2024 Annual Meeting
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Daniel J. Cozzi and Mary Goers will present "The State of Vicarious Liability" at the Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society's (CHRMS) 2024 Annual Meeting.
October 12, 2022
Five Partners Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP welcomes five partners to the firm.
