Daniel R. Santola

Daniel R. Santola is a founding partner in New York whose practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He represents plaintiffs in complex matters, including construction accidents, product liability, and motor vehicle claims, with a strong focus on detailed case development.

Dan earned a Bachelor of Arts from Buffalo State College in 1971 and a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School of Union University in 1974. His education provided a solid legal foundation and prepared him for a career focused on litigation and advocacy.

Dan has received many honors throughout his career. He has been consistently named one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and recognized as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. He was also named Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice Law in 2012.

Dan has held leadership roles in several professional organizations. He is a past president of the Capital Region Affiliate of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the Albany County Bar Association, and the Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, reflecting his strong involvement in the legal community.

Dan has extensive experience in personal injury law and has taught trial tactics, evidence, and medical malpractice for over 30 years. He has lectured for legal and academic institutions and contributed to continuing legal education programs for judges and attorneys.

Daniel R. Santola is admitted to practice in New York and multiple federal courts. He continues to focus on providing strong legal representation for injured individuals, using detailed case preparation and effective advocacy to pursue the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Powers & Santola, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers, Dean of Continued Legal Education
• President, Albany County Bar Association, 1997-1998
• President, Capital District Trial Lawyers Association, 1984-1985
• Sustaining Member, American Association for Justice
• Senior Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Fellow, New York Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Albany Law School of Union University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Buffalo State College State University of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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