Daniel J. Pylman

Daniel J. Pylman is a Chicago attorney whose practice is devoted to medical malpractice litigation. He spent a significant part of his earlier career defending medical institutions and medical professionals before moving to plaintiff-side representation. He joined CHH in 2017 and now advocates for people pursuing malpractice claims. His practice is entirely litigation-focused and includes matters that require detailed evaluation of medical care, damages, expert issues, and courtroom strategy.

Daniel earned a B.A. from Wheaton College in 2006, graduating summa cum laude with majors in History and Theological Studies. He earned his J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2009, graduating cum laude. His academic record combines liberal arts study with legal training, and his later career has centered on medical malpractice litigation. He is admitted to practice in Illinois and in all three federal district courts in the state.

Daniel has handled medical malpractice matters for essentially his entire legal career, first from the defense side and later for injured plaintiffs. That background gives him direct experience with the litigation positions taken by medical institutions and professionals as well as the needs of patients bringing claims. His current work includes bench and jury litigation, case preparation, and advocacy for clients seeking accountability for alleged medical negligence and resulting injuries.

Daniel J. Pylman is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice, and Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. His practice remains concentrated on medical malpractice, with 100% of his work devoted to litigation. His career combines defense-side experience and plaintiff representation, giving him a broad litigation background in disputes involving medical institutions, medical professionals, and injured patients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cirignani, Heller & Harman, LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Chicago-Kent College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• Wheaton College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Summa Cum Laude)

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