David Patrick Daniel Jr.

Patrick Daniel is a trial-focused personal injury lawyer known for handling high-stakes injury claims involving serious harm and complex liability issues. His work centers on representing injured individuals in demanding cases that require careful preparation, strategic thinking, and disciplined advocacy across state and federal courts.

Patrick earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Mississippi at Oxford. He later received his Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law, graduating with cum laude honors in 2001. This academic foundation supports his structured approach to case analysis, negotiation strategy, and courtroom presentation.

Patrick concentrates his legal practice on personal injury matters, including truck accidents, product liability, premises liability, and catastrophic injury cases. His experience also includes burn injuries, complex multi-district litigation, insurance bad faith claims, and maritime and offshore incidents requiring detailed factual and legal evaluation.

Patrick has been recognized with numerous professional honors reflecting excellence in personal injury litigation. These include America’s Top 100 Attorneys 2020 (High-Stakes Litigators), The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 (2012, 2013, 2014), Louisiana Super Lawyer 2013 (Thomson Reuters), and Lawyers of Distinction Awards in 2019 and 2020.

Patrick has also received distinctions such as America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2020 (The American Registry) and multiple recognitions from Martindale Hubbell, including Peer Review Rated Attorney and Notable Attorney honors from 2014 through 2019. Additional awards include the Association of American Trial Lawyers 2018 Top 100 Award and American Jurisprudence Awards for Trial Practice, Secured Transactions, and Civil Law Obligations.

Patrick is admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts of Louisiana, Eastern, Middle, and Western District Courts. He has been licensed in Texas since 2014 and Wisconsin since 2019, allowing him to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions with consistency and procedural precision.

David Patrick Daniel Jr. approaches every case with a disciplined and results-driven mindset, focusing on thorough preparation and strong advocacy. His work reflects a commitment to pursuing accountability, navigating complex litigation, and seeking fair outcomes for individuals facing serious injury and loss.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Patrick Daniel Law
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Institute of Legal Counsel
• Member, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
• Member, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Registry Top Lawyers in America
• Member, Association of American Trial Lawyers
• Member, Houston Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Legal Marketing Association
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, The National Trial Lawyers
• Member, The Inner Circle of Advocates
• Member, Texas State Bar
• Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas
• Wisconsin

Education

• Mississippi College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Mississippi at Oxford
  BBA with Cum Laude

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