Daniel Kotin, Partner

I am a partner and trial lawyer at the firm of Tomasik Kotin Kasserman. Prior to founding this firm, I was partner with the prominent firm Corboy & Demtrio. My experience handling personal injury and wrongful death cases in the areas of transportation, product liability, medical malpractice, and construction has led to great success for my clients in the courtroom. My results have given me top positions on several mass tort litigation steering committees, and my reputation has earned me elected leadership positions in various prestigious legal and civic organizations.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Corboy & Demetrio, P.C.	Chicago, IL	1995-2013

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Loyola University Chicago School of Law	Juris Doctor	Law School	1991
Boston College	Bachelors of Arts	English/Speech Communications	1988

State / Court
Northern District of Illinois, U.S District Court

• -American Bar Association (ABA)
  -American Association for Justice (AAJ) formerly known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA)
  -Chicago Bar Association (CBA), Treasurer, 2012-present; Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011-present; Board of Managers, 2009-2011; President, Board of Directors of CBA Administrators, Inc., 2008-present; Finance Committee, 2007-present; Tort Litigation Committee, Legislative Liaison, 2007-present, Subcommittee on voir dire procedures, 1994; Judicial Evaluation Committee, Investigator, 2003; Chicago Bar Foundation Fall Benefit, Steering Committee 2003; Television Committee, Vice-Chair, 2000; Young Lawyers Section, Director, 1996-1998, Executive Council, 1994-1998, Planning Committee, 1995-1998; Special Project Coordinator, 1995-1996; House Committee, 1995, Trial Techniques Committee, 1993-2001, Chairman, 1994-1995
  -Chicago - Lincoln Inn of Court, 2010-2011
  -Chicago Inn of Court (2012-Present)
  -Illinois Supreme Court, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board, 2012-present
  -Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Board of Managers, 2001-present; Board of Advocates, 2000, Seminar Planning Co-Chair, 2002-2004; Publications Committee, 1994-1996
  -Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Adjunct Faculty, 1998-present; Board of Governors, 2008-present, President, 2013-present; Vice-President, 2012-2013; Secretary 2010-2011; Circle of Advocates, 2002-present, Co-Chairman, 2006-present, Advisory Board, 2005-present; President's Society, 2006-present; Dean's Circle, 2005-present; Damen Society, 2010-present, Class Representative, 1996-present
  -The Society of Trial Lawyers, 2002-present: President, 2012-2013, Vice-President, 2011-2012, Secretary, 2010-2011, Treasurer, 2009-2010, Board of Directors, 2003-2006.
  -Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ)
  -National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Faculty, 2000-present
  -Public Interest Law Initiative, Board Member, 2010-2012
  -Women's Bar Association of Illinois, 2009-present
  -Chicago Bar Foundation, Board Member 2012-present, Grants Committee 2012-present

• -AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell - Highest level awarded for professional excellence
  -Illinois Super Lawyers - Top 5% of all Illinois attorneys
  -Leading Lawyers Network Member - Top 5% of all Illinois attorneys
  -"New Stars, New World," Honoree, Lawdragon, 2006
  -"40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch," 2002
  -Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Board of Governors
  -Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Circle of Advocates
  -Loyola University Chicago School of Law, President's Society
  -The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers

• -30.2 million on a medical malpractice case for failure to deliver a baby past due date with low amniotic fluid resulting in brain damage and cerebral palsy. -$29.6 million verdict on behalf of a Chicago woman who suffered brain damage in the derailment of a Metra train. -$12.6 million verdict (co-counsel) against anesthesiologists and Rush Medical Center when anesthesiologist erred by inserting spinal needle and toxic anesthetic into patient’s spinal cord causing monoplegia and other permanent injuries. -$10.5 million settlement on medical malpractice case on behalf of a postal worker who was paralyzed due to the hospitals failure to diagnose and treat an infection. -$9.5 million settlement on behalf of a baby born with cerebral palsy at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois. A midwife delivered the baby without a sponsoring obstetrician present and failed to call for backup when the baby showed signs of distress, choosing instead to attempt a procedure that compromised the baby's health. -$9.5 million verdict on behalf of the family of former Chicago Blackhawk player and coach Keith Magnuson who was killed in a Toronto, Canada car crash. -$8.5 million on medical malpractice case for mismanaged induction of labor resulting in uterine hyperstimulation resulting in brain damage and cerebral palsy. -$8.407 million settlement on behalf of a woman who suffered brain damage when she was struck by a car after being dropped off by a PACE bus at a dangerous location. -$7.75 million on medical malpractice case for mismanaged induction of labor resulting in uterine hyperstimulation resulting in brain damage and cerebral palsy. -$7.1 million on medical malpractice case for failure to diagnose spine fracture on x-ray resulting in paraplegia caused by spinal cord compromise. -$6.8 million settlement on behalf of a 69-year-old pedestrian who was struck and injured by a PACE bus as she crossed a street in Oak Park, Illinois. -$6 million verdict on behalf of the family of a 46-year-old Lake County wife and mother whose death was allegedly caused by the negligent administration of anesthesia. -$6 million settlement on behalf of the family of a 23-year-old women killed when a Metra train derailed. The victim was survived by her mother and adult brother. -$5.4 million on medical malpractice case on behalf of a new born baby who suffered from brain damage from a heart attack due to failure to diagnose common heart defect. -$5.1 million settlement on behalf of the family of a 61-year-old man who was struck by a left turning Megabus while crossing a Chicago street. -$5 million settlement on behalf of a 44-year-old mother of two against a radiologist who failed to timely diagnose lung lesion resulting in her death. -$5 million on behalf of a woman undergoing routine laparoscopic surgery awakes from anesthesia paralyzed as a result of physicians causing lumbar spinal cord injury. -$4.7 million on medical malpractice case for a newborn baby who suffered from brain damage resulting in cerebral palsy due to an untimely c-section. -$4.5 million settlement on behalf of a 23-year-old laborer who sustained 2nd and 3rd degree burns when a pipe burst at a refinery he was inspecting. -$4.5 million settlement on behalf of the family of a 10-year-old girl who was killed when she was run over by a CTA bus while crossing the street with her mother. -$4.5 million on behalf of a woman who suffered burns and permanent disfiguring scars and altered gait due to residents misapplying a hot thermal activated cast. -$4 million verdict in a wrongful death case involving the death of an infant caused by physicians’ and nurses’ failure to timely admit infant to the hospital and treat a respiratory infection despite multiple visits to the emergency room. -$3.02 million settlement against the CHA who failed to properly clean and secure abandoned apartments that lead to a 9-year-old girl, Girl X, being sprayed with poison and sexually assaulted in an abandoned apartment resulting in permanent injuries. -$2.375 million on medical malpractice case for a client who suffered impaired eyesight following a back surgery. -$2 million on a medical malpractice case for failure to diagnose meningioma resulting in vision impairment. -$1.357 million verdict on medical malpractice case for newborn baby boy who suffered amputation of the tip of his penis during Mogen Clamp circumcision resulting in scarring and altered sensation in the future. -$1.2 million on a medical malpractice case for a newborn baby who suffered a brachial plexus injury due to shoulder dystocia during delivery. -$1.15 million as a result of destruction of evidence in a medical malpractice case.

• -Contributor, Stein, Jacob A., Closing Argument, The Art and the Law, Clark, Boardman, Calahan, 1995
  -Author, Ten Rules for Successful Cross Examination, CBA Record, March, 1996; reprinted as The Art of Litigation: Ten Tips for Successful Cross Examination in Cleveland Bar Journal, November, 1997
  -Author, “Premises Liability: Actions Against Landowner (Homeowner)”, Chapter 19, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education, Causes of Action, 2002; revised 2010, revised 2014
  -Author, “Premises Liability: Actions Against Landlord”, Chapter 21, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education, Causes of Action, 2002; revised 2010, revised 2014
  -Author, “Special Considerations in a Medical Negligence Case”, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2003; revised 2006, 2011
  -Author, “The Practical Application of Civil Discovery Rules”, Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Education, 2003; revised 2006, 2011
  -Contributor, Lane, Scott D. and Lee, Stephanie Hoit, Illinois Motions In Limine, Litigation One Publishing, 2004
  -Kotin, Daniel M. and Kirschner, Daniel S., “Caps on Damages will Penalize Victims of Medical Malpractice” Chicago Sun Times, November 2004
  -Author, “Practice Tips: An Opening Statement in the Estate of Keith Magnuson v. National Car Rental of Canada, et. al.”, Trial Journal, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Winter 2009
  -The Fallacies of Opening Statement”, Practice Pointers Webcast, Chicago Bar Association Webcast Center, 2009
  -Author, Medical Malpractice Caps Decision Right Thing to Do, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, February 2010
  -Author, “Attorney Relives Poppel v. Metra on 1-year Anniversary”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, February 2010
  -Author, “Warning to Toyota Drivers”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, March 2010
  -Author, “Cell Phone Safety Going Too Far?” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, April 2010
  -Author, “Serving Alcohol to Minors Could Be Costly”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, May 2010
  -Author, “BP’s Move a Smart One” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, July 2010
  -Author, “Blogojevich Verdict Proves the Legal System Works”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, September 2010
  -Author, “Computerized Cars Have Unique Liability Concern”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, March 2011
  -Author, “Lessons Learned from Oil Spill”, Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, May 2011

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