Daniel V. Padilla

Daniel V. Padilla is an owner and founding attorney at Padilla Law Group in Birmingham, Michigan. His practice emphasizes complex personal injury litigation and the legal challenges that arise when people suffer serious injuries. He represents clients in negligence-related disputes and works within a firm that handles auto accidents, workplace injuries, premises incidents, product liability, and medical malpractice matters. His work includes both courtroom advocacy and dispute resolution.

Daniel earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 1993 after graduating from the University of Michigan. His education supports the legal analysis and case preparation required in complex personal injury litigation. His subsequent professional work has involved evaluating injury claims, preparing contested cases, and helping clients navigate the procedures involved in civil litigation. He also works as an arbitrator and case evaluator, responsibilities that call for close analysis of evidence, damages, and competing legal positions in personal injury disputes.

He serves as a case evaluator for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties and has participated in arbitration proceedings. These roles complement his representation of clients in complex personal injury matters and provide additional experience assessing competing claims. He has also spoken for the National Business Institute on legal subjects, sharing practical knowledge connected to litigation and dispute resolution within Michigan’s civil justice system.

Daniel V. Padilla has received an AV peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in Michigan Super Lawyers. His professional activities include executive board service with the Michigan Association for Justice and participation in the State Bar’s negligence section. He is also associated with the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, recognitions connected to substantial litigation outcomes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Padilla Law Group
• Fellow, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Executive Member, Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ)
• Member, Michigan State Board Negligence Section
• Member, Oakland County Bar Association
• Member, Macomb County Bar Association
• Member, Hispanic Bar Association
• Member, Lawyer Pilot Bar Association
• Member, Latin American Bar Association
• Board Member, Furniture Bank of Oakland County

Licensed State

• Michigan
• Illinois

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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