Dan Christensen

Dan Christensen brings nearly thirty years of courtroom-focused legal experience to injury advocacy, shaped by disciplined service and extensive trial work. His career began in demanding environments that required precision, preparation, and resolve, laying the groundwork for a practice centered on strategic litigation, clear client guidance, and determined representation from case intake through verdict.

Dan completed his legal education at The University of Iowa College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. Earlier, he obtained a BBA in Finance from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. This progression strengthened his analytical approach, allowing him to evaluate liability, damages, and evidence with precision in complex litigation matters.

Dan launched his legal career in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, serving as both prosecutor and defense counsel. He handled high-stakes military cases, including courts-martial involving serious offenses. This role demanded adaptability, ethical judgment, and courtroom confidence under pressure early in his professional development.

Dan transitioned his skills to personal injury litigation, where he has represented injury victims exclusively for several years. Across nearly 200 trials in federal and state courts, he has confronted powerful defendants, including the U.S. Government, applying disciplined preparation and persuasive advocacy to complex, contested matters.

Dan’s work has earned recognition within the legal community, including listings in Best Lawyers in America and selection by the National Trial Lawyers Association’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been named a “Super Lawyer” by Texas Monthly, reflecting consistent peer acknowledgment of trial skill and professional standing within competitive personal injury litigation practice.

Dan has served in senior litigation leadership roles, supervising and mentoring 15–20 trial lawyers while guiding case strategy. Known for direct client involvement, he provides personal attention from initial consultation through trial, ensuring clients remain informed while benefiting from decisive, aggressive courtroom advocacy throughout every stage and responsive support throughout representation.

Dan Christensen continues to approach each matter with disciplined preparation and steady resolve, shaped by decades of trial experience. His practice reflects a commitment to accountability, clear communication, and results-driven advocacy. Clients rely on his courtroom judgment, strategic insight, and unwavering focus on protecting their legal rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• CEO, DJC Law Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of Texas

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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