Attorney Daniel M. Kotin

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Daniel M. Kotin is a founding shareholder and trial lawyer in the Chicago law firm of Tomasik Kotin Kasserman. Prior to founding this firm, Dan was a partner with the prominent firm Corboy & Demetrio. His experience in handling personal injury and wrongful death cases in the areas of transportation, product liability, medical malpractice, and construction has led to great success for Dan's clients in the courtroom. His results have earned him top positions on several mass tort litigation steering committees, and his reputation has earned him elected leadership positions in various prestigious legal and civic organizations.

Throughout his career, Dan has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Many of these results have been either record-setting or particularly noteworthy for their type of case.

For example, Dan and partner Bob Geimer obtained a $10 million jury verdict on behalf of the family of a 39-year old husband and father who died as the result of medical negligence. Before that, Dan and partner Tim Tomasik obtained a $7.5 million verdict on behalf of the family of a City of Chicago worker who was killed when he was struck by a truck while working on a bridge. Previously, along with Tom Demetrio, Dan set a record for the largest verdict in Illinois for an individual injured in a mass transit crash when he obtained $29.6 million on behalf of a woman who suffered brain injuries in the derailment of a Metra train. Earlier, Dan obtained the largest personal injury or wrongful death award ever received in the history of St. Louis County, when his team received a $9.5 million verdict on behalf of a former NHL hockey player who was killed in a car crash. In 1996, Dan held one of the top ten medical malpractice verdicts in Cook County when he and a partner obtained a $10.2 million verdict for a man who was paralyzed due to hospital negligence.

Many of Dan's other noteworthy successes came through settlements obtained on behalf of clients both before and during trial. In transportation cases, Dan's successes include: $43 million in combined settlements on behalf of 35 passengers injured in a commuter train crash; $8.4 million settlement with Pace Bus Company on behalf of a woman who suffered severe brain damage when she was struck by a car after the bus driver required her to disembark in a dangerous location; a $5.1 million settlement for the family of a man who was killed by a left turning Megabus while crossing the street; and a $4.5 million wrongful death settlement with the CTA on behalf of a family who lost their 10-year-old daughter when she was run over by a left turning bus while crossing the street with her mother.

Other settlements which reflect the wide-variety of Dan's practice include: $17.5 million in settlements on behalf of four victims of a hi-rise fire in downtown Chicago; $12.25 million in a product liability action against a tire manufacturer for a family who lost their father and grandmother in a vehicle rollover crash; and $10.5 million in a medical malpractice case on behalf of a U.S. Postal worker who became paralyzed due to improper medical treatment for injuries suffered in a fall while working.

Outside of the courtroom, Dan's leadership is reflected in many elected and invited positions.

In 2017, he completed his term as President of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA), which was the culmination of many years of elected leadership and service to one of the oldest, largest, municipal Bar Associations in the country. From this position, Dan became involved in the National Conference of Bar Presidents and was elected to its Executive Council. In the past 3 years, Dan has also been elected to several esteemed organizations recognizing professional and ethical excellence. These include fellowships in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers. He sits in the House of Delegates for the American Bar Association, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and has also served as President of The Society of Trial Lawyers, a 71-year-old, invitation only organization comprised of experienced and respected trial lawyers in Chicago. Currently, Dan serves as the President of the prestigious Chicago Inn of Court.

Dan is also involved in the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association where he is a member of the Board of Managers. In addition, he has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve on the Hearing Board of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission where he helps to decide disciplinary cases against other lawyers. The Supreme Court has also appointed Dan to its Committee on Character and Fitness which evaluates the moral character and general fitness of new applicants to practice law.

Dan is currently recognized by U.S. News Best Lawyers in America^®. He has been in Illinois Super Lawyers since 2005. He is in the Leading Lawyers Network which recognizes the top 5% of lawyers in the state, and he has been listed as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyer in the country by The National Trial Lawyers since 2010.

Since graduating from Loyola University School of Law in 1991, Dan has remained closely involved in legal education. He is on the faculty at the law school where he teaches a course in Civil Procedure and served as a coach of the National Mock Trial Team. He was the President of the Board of Governors for Loyola Law School and serves as the co-chair of its Circle of Advocates. He was honored with Loyola's Francis J. Rooney/St. Thomas More Award recognizing years of loyalty and dedicated service.

Dan has testified at public hearings about proposed changes in legislation and Supreme Court Rules. He regularly lectures at various bar associations and interest group seminars, and has published chapters and articles in legal books, periodicals, and newspapers. To date, he has presented at more than 140 legal programs and has been published more than 30 times.

In addition to being frequently consulted by the media as a legal expert on contemporary legal issues and cases, Dan has often been interviewed about the lawsuits he has handled as a personal injury lawyer. He has appeared on numerous television and radio news and talk programs, including, Fox News, ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN TV and Radio, and WBBM News Radio 780.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D. cum laude, 1991
• Boston College, B.A. cum laude, 1988
• National Institute for Trial Advocacy Midwest Regional Program, 1994

Bar & Court Admissions

• Bar & Court Admissions, U.S. Supreme Court, 2009
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, Trial Bar, 1998
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1991
• State of Illinois, 1991

Honors

• AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell - Highest level awarded for professional excellence
• Illinois Super Lawyers - 2005 - 2022
• Leading Lawyers Network Member - Top 5% of all Illinois attorneys, Advisory Board - Member
• "New Stars, New World," Honoree, Lawdragon, 2006
• "40 Under 40 Illinois Attorneys to Watch," Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2002
• "40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty Hall of Fame," Law Bulletin Publishing Company, 2014
• The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2010-Present
• Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Francis J. Rooney/St. Thomas More Award, 2017
• Chicago Bar Association, Justice John Paul Stevens Award, 2023

Appointed/Elected Positions

• Chicago Bar Association (CBA), 1991-Present
• President, 2016-2017
• 1st Vice-President, 2015-2016
• Chair, Membership Committee, 2015-Present
• 2nd Vice-President, 2014-2015
• Treasurer, 2012-2014
• Strategic Planning Committee, 2021-2022
• Chair, Election Committee, 2020-Present
• Chair, Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011-Present
• Board of Managers, 2009-2011
• Board of Directors of CBA Administrators, Inc., 2008-Present
• President, 2008-2015
• Finance Committee, 2007-present
• Tort Litigation Committee, 1993-1995, 2007-Present
• Legislative Liaison, 2007-2009
• 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 Bar Foundation
• Board Member, 2012-2018
• Grants Committee, 2012-2018
• American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 2021-Present
• International Society of Barristers, Fellow, 2017-Present
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2015-Present
• American Bar Association (ABA), Delegate
  • ABA House of Delegates, 2018-Present
  • State Membership Chair (Illinois), 2019-Present
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow, 2018-Present
• National Conference of Bar Presidents, 2016-Present
• Executive Council, 2019-Present
• Sustaining Fellow, 2018-Present
• Program Committee, 2018-Present
• Vice Chair Programming 2019 Midyear Meeting
• Metropolitan Bar Caucus, 2016-Present
• Communications Committee, 2017-2018
• Vice Chair Membership and Communications Committee, 2020-2021
• 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
• Chicago Inn of Court (2012-Present)
• President, 2022-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, 2008-2015
• President, 2013-2014
• 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
• National Institute for Trial Advocacy
• Board of Trustees, 2019-Present
• Faculty, 2000-Present
• Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, Board of Directors, 2018-2019
• Public Interest Law Initiative, Board Member, 2010-2012
• Peer Review editor, Trial magazine, American Association for Justice, 2012-Present
• Illinois Supreme Court, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board, 2012-present
• Committee on Character and Fitness of the Supreme Court of Illinois, Member, 2017-Present

Other Professional Affiliations

• American Association for Justice (AAJ) formerly known as Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), 1993-Present
• Illinois State Bar Association, 1991-Present
• Chicago - Lincoln Inn of Court, 2010-2011
• Women's Bar Association of Illinois, 2009-2019
• Illinois Equal Justice Foundation, Member of Blue Ribbon Committee, 2016-2018
• Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ)

Community Involvement

• Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth, Secretary, 2010-2015, Board of Directors, 2009-2015
• The Chicago Innocence Project, Board of Directors, 2015-2018

Seminars & Speeches

• Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Illinois Civil Litigation, 2010-Present
• Coach, National Mock Trial Team, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 1993-2010
• Judge, Trial Advocacy Program, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 1996-Present
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategies and Techniques, Chicago Bar Association, 2023
• Speaker, "Jury Deselection to Best Maximize Your Damages", Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Damages Seminar, 2023
• Speaker/Moderator, "What Judges Want from Trial Lawyers", American College of Trial Lawyers, Anatomy of a Trial, 2022
• Speaker/Panelist, "Taking and Defending Depositions in Illinois", Chicago Bar Association, 2022
• Presenter, "Opening Statements: The Beginning is More than Half of the Whole", National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Webcast, 2022
• Speaker, "Preparing Your Client for Deposition and Trial", Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Damages Seminar, 2022
• Producer/Speaker, "30 Ideas in 30 Minutes: Reimagine Your Bar Through Member Engagement", National Council of Bar Presidents Mid-Year Meeting, 2022
• Speaker, "Leading a Bar in Polarized Times", National Conference of Bar Presidents Annual Meeting, Virtual 2021
• Panelist, “Litigating in the Age of Covid: The Expert Perspective on Medical Malpractice, Work Accident, and Mass Torts Cases”, Chicago Bar Association, 2021
• Speaker, "Fifty Tips for Fifty Years - Crafting Your Opening Statement", National Institute for Trial Advocacy Podcast, May the Record Reflect, 2021
• Moderator, 11th Annual Symposium with the Judges, Cook County Law Division, Commericial Calendar, Law Bulletin Media and IICLE, 2020
• Speaker, "Non-Economic Damages", Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Malpractice Seminar, 2020
• Host/Moderator, “NCBP and Joint Attendees Roundtables”, National Conference of Bar Presidents Annual Meeting, Virtual 2020
• Speaker/Panelist, "Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court, Chicago Bar Association, 2020
• Speaker, "Ethical Considerations During Mediation/Settlement," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, 2020
• Speaker/Panelist, "Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court, Chicago Bar Association, 2019
• Speaker, "Ethical Considerations During Mediation/Settlement," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, 2019
• Speaker/Panelist, "Exiting the Echo Chamber," American Bar Association, Bar Leadership Institute, Chicago, 2019
• Moderator/Speaker, "The Power of Metro Bar Leadership - Raising the Metro Bar Voice," National Conference of Bar Presidents Midyear Meeting, Las Vegas, 2019
• Speaker, "The Art of Jury Selection: Getting it Right," Pincus Professional Education, 2018
• Speaker, "Lawyers Doing Good in the Community," National Conference of Bar Presidents Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2018
• Panelist, "Ethics, on Contingency," Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, Chicago, 2018
• Speaker/Panelist, "Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2018
• Speaker, "Practical Focus on Damages in Personal Injury Cases," Chicago Bar Association, 2018
• Speaker, "Black History Month," Circuit Court of Cook County, 2018
• Guest, "The Perri Small Show," WVOW Radio 1690 AM, 2017
• Speaker, "Stress Management in Today's Law Practice," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Ethics and Professionalism Seminar, 2017
• Speaker/Movant, Supreme Court of Illinois 1st District Admission Ceremony, 2017
• Speaker, "Law Day 2017 Public Celebration," Richard J. Daley Center, Chicago, 2017
• Host, "Justice and Law Weekly: Interview with Gerard McDermott, QC," CBA-TV, London, England, 2017
• Host, "Justice and Law Weekly: Interview with Barrister Courtaney Griffiths, QC," CBA-TV, London, England, 2017
• Host, "Justice and Law Weekly: Interview with James Harper," CBA-TV, London, England, 2017
• Speaker, "Opportunity Knocks: Using Unbundled Services to Expand Your Practice and Help Your Chats," Chicago Bar Association, 2017
• Host/Speaker, "2017 Vanguard Awards Luncheon," Chicago Bar Association, 2017
• Host/Speaker, "Earl Burris Dickerson Awards Luncheon," Chicago Bar Association, 2017
• Speaker/Panelist, "Creating Value for Bar Members," National Conference of Bar Presidents, Midyear Meeting in Miami, 2017
• Speaker, "Black History Month Presentation," Circuit Court of Cook County, 2017
• Speaker, Supreme Court of Illinois 1st District Admission Ceremony, 2016
• Honorary Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Foundation "Fall Benefit," 2016
• Host/Speaker, "Fifty Year Member Awards Luncheon," Chicago Bar Association, 2016
• Speaker, "Pro Bono Fair," Chicago Bar Association/Chicago Bar Foundation, 2016
• Speaker, "Recent Trends in the Courthouse," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Update and Review Seminar, 2016
• Host, "Justice and Law Weekly: Interview with Presiding Judge James Flannery and Scott Henry regarding Judicial Election," CBA-TV, 2016
• Speaker, Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Conference, 2016
• Host, "Justice and Law Weekly: Interview with Social Security Administration Commissioner Carolyn Colvin," WYCC-Ch.20, 2016
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategy: Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2016
• Judge/Evaluator, Howlett Cup "Chicagoland Catholic High School Mock Trial Competition," 2016
• Speaker/Panelist, "Dollars and Sense: How Law Firm Economics Affects Your Bottom Line," Chicago Bar Association, 2016
• Speaker, "Black History Month Presentation," Circuit Court of Cook County, 2016
• Speaker/Panelist, "Hello Proportionality, Goodbye Reasonably Calculated," Duke University School of Law, FRCP Rules Roadshow, 2015
• Speaker/Moderator, "Civility Among Lawyers," Chicago Bar Association, Basic Skills Program, 2015
• Speaker, "Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2015
• Presenter, "Comparisons of Civil Trials: An American Trial in a Spanish Court," Chicago Bar Association, CLE in Barcelona, 2015
• Speaker, "Survival Actions," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Damages Seminar, 2015
• Speaker/Moderator, "Civility - How to Play Nice," Chicago Bar Association, Basic Skills for New Admittees, 2014
• Speaker, Deposition Strategy, Chicago Bar Association, 2014
• Speaker, "Outlining Your Plan of Action," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Pretrial Strategy in Civil Practice, 2014
• Speaker/Panelist, "Ethics and Social Media," Practicing Law Institute, Ethics for Litigators 2014, 2014
• Speaker/Presenter, "Advocacy in a Civil Law System: A Comparative Analysis," Chicago Bar Association, CLE in Paris, 2014
• Speaker, "Advanced Tips for Using Expert Witnesses in Litigation," Office of Illinois Attorney General, 2014
• Speaker, "Handling Difficult Witnesses, Exhibits, and Objections," Pinkus Professional Education, Mastering the Deposition, 2014
• Speaker, "Disfigurement," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Damages Seminar, 2014
• Speaker, "Closing Arguments," Chicago Bar Association, Trial Techniques for Every Stage of a Case, 2014
• Speaker, Circuit Court of Cook County, Black History Month, 2014
• Speaker, "Effective Opening Statements," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 49th Annual Trial Institute, 2013
• Speaker, "Law on Jury Selection," Chicago Bar Association College of Trial Advocacy, Jury Selection Law and Technique, 2013
• Speaker/Moderator, "Civility - How to Play Nice," Chicago Bar Association, Basic Skills Course, 2013
• Speaker/Panelist, "90 Days Before Trial," Chicago Bar Association, 2013
• Speaker, "Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2013
• Panelist, "90 Days Before Trial: Preparation Skills," Illinois Attorney General's Office, 2013
• Panelist, "Ethical Issues Arising from Use of Social Media in Litigation," Practicing Law Institute, PLI Ethics: Chicago, 2013
• Lecturer, "The Life and Legacy of Phil Corboy," Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2013
• Speaker, Black History Month Courthouse Tours and Presentation, Circuit Court of Cook County, 2013
• Speaker, Chicago Bar Association, Opening Statements "Complimentary for Members," 2013
• Speaker/Moderator, Chicago Bar Association Basic Skills Course "Civility in the Profession," 2012
• Panelist, Chicago Bar Association Municipal Court Pro Bono Program, 2012
• Speaker, Black History Month Courthouse Tours and Presentation, Circuit Court of Cook County, 2012
• Speaker, Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Supreme Court Rules, 2012
• Speaker, "90 Days Before Trial," Chicago Bar Association, 2011
• Moderator, "Civility in the Profession...How to Play Nice," Chicago Bar Association, Basic Skills Course, 2011
• Speaker, Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, Public Hearing on Proposed Changes & Additions to Supreme Court Rules, 2011
• Speaker, "Ethics," CLE in Rome, Chicago Bar Association, 2011
• Speaker, Deposition Strategies and Techniques, "The Plaintiff's Perspective," Chicago Bar Association, 2010
• Speaker, "The Trial Lawyer: Past, Present & Future," City Lights and All Star Advocates Seminar, Kansas Association for Justice, Missouri, 2010
• Speaker, "Make Your Case: Courtroom Visuals," Admissibility of Courtroom Visuals, Law Bulletin Seminars, 2010
• Speaker, "Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct," CLE in Cancun, Chicago Bar Association, 2010
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategy," Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2009
• Speaker, "Trends in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law," Moderator, Trial Super Stars Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2009
• "Jury Selection Law and Technique," Chicago Bar Association, College of Trial Advocacy, 2009
• "Deposition Strategy," Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2008
• "Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Illinois," Lorman Education Seminar, 2008
• Speaker, Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 216, 2008
• Speaker, "Managing Depositions," Litigation Skills Seminar, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2008
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategy," Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2007
• Speaker, "Common Carrier Liability," Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Handling a Vehicle Crash Seminar, 2007
• Speaker, "Non-Physical Injuries: PTSD, Emotional Distress, Pre-Impact Terror & Related Claims," Florida Trial Practice Seminar XII, Florida, 2007
• Speaker, "Common Carrier Liability," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Update and Review Seminar, 2007
• Speaker, "Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Illinois," Lorman Education Seminar, 2007
• Speaker, "Effective Depositions - The Building Blocks for an Effective Case at Trial," National Constitution Center, Pennsylvania, 2007
• Speaker, Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee, Public Hearing on Proposal 06-02 Regarding Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 216, 2007
• Speaker, "Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2006
• Speaker, "Opening Statements: Winning the Case Before Evidence is Heard," BOCA XI Advanced Litigation Tactics and Procedural Seminar, Florida, 2006
• Speaker, "Persuasive Opening Statements: Increasing Your Client's Chance of Success," National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2006
• Speaker, "Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court," Chicago Bar Association, 2005
• Speaker, "Representing Plaintiffs in Mass Tort and Catastrophic Injury Cases," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2005
• Speaker, "Getting Your Way: Effective Negotiating Techniques Every Lawyer Should Know," American Bar Association Annual Meeting, 2005
• Speaker, "Career Advancement Through Pro Bono Work," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, 2005
• Speaker, "How Plaintiff's Lawyers Perceive Insurance Companies," Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, Association, 2005
• Speaker, "Liens," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Total Law Trends Seminar, 2005
• Speaker, "Deposing Fact Witnesses," Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Illinois Seminar, Lorman Education, 2005
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategy", Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Courts Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2004
• Speaker, "All Schools Reception," Chicago Bar Association, 2004
• Speaker, "How Plaintiffs Push Verdicts Higher," Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference, California, 2004
• Speaker, "Lawyers Forum," Chicago Daily Law Bulleting Career Day, 2004
• Speaker, "Reducing the Costs of Civil Litigation in Illinois Circuit Courts," Illinois State Bar Association, 2004
• Speaker, "Opening Statements," Anatomy of a Trial Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2004
• Moderator and Planning Committee Chairman, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Medical Malpractice Seminar, 2003
• Speaker, "Opening Statements," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 38th Annual Trial Institute, 2003
• Speaker, "Successfully Managing Legal and Strategic Challenges," Hands-On Civil Discovery Workshop, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2003
• Speaker, "Settlement: Liens Right of Subrogation, Good Faith Findings and Set-Offs," Getting to Trial Seminar, Illinois State Bar Association, 2003
• Moderator and Planning Committee Chairman, Evidence, Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
• Program Planning Committee Chairman, Overcoming Jury Bias Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
• Speaker, "Deposition Strategy," Taking and Defending Depositions in State and Federal Court Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2002
• Moderator, Avoiding Common Pitfalls Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2002
• Instructor, Jury Selection Workshop, Chicago Bar Association College of Trial Lawyers, 2001
• Speaker, "Pleadings and Discovery," Product Liability Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2001
• Speaker, "Corporate Counsel," Midwest Product Liability Workshop, American Bar Association, 2000
• Instructor, Intensive Advocacy Program, Chicago Bar Association College of Trial Lawyers, 2000
• Speaker, "Trial Considerations: Plaintiff's Perspective," Preparing and Litigating Premises Liability Cases Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 2000
• Speaker, "Liability to Particular Persons," Product Liability/Premises Liability Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 2000
• Moderator, Evidence Seminar, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, 1999
• Speaker, "Deposing Defendants in a Personal Injury Case," Chicago Bar Association, 1998
• Speaker, "Proof of Facts: Proving Damages in a Personal Injury Case," Chicago Bar Association, 1998
• Speaker, "Negotiating and Settling Personal Injury Cases - Valuing Your Case," Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, 1998
• Speaker, "Proof of Facts: Proving Damages in a Personal Injury Action", Chicago Bar Association, 1997
• Speaker, "Effective Evaluation of a Tort Case: Plaintiff's Perspective," Chicago Bar Association, 1997
• Moderator, Trial Superstar Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1997
• Speaker, "Proving Damages in a Personal Injury Case," Chicago Bar Association, 1996
• Instructor, Chicago Bar Association Federal Trial Bar Training Course, 1996-1998
• Speaker, "Effective Cross-Examination," Chicago Bar Association, 1995
• Moderator, Preparation and Trial of Automobile Cases Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1995
• Speaker, "Building Security and Civil Liability," Institute of Real Estate Management, 1994
• Moderator, Deposition Strategies and Techniques Seminar, Chicago Bar Association, 1993

Publications

• Author, “Virtual Jury Trials: A Concept with No Clear Answer,” The Legal Advocate, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, December 2020
• Author, "Virtual Jury Trials: Potential Pitfalls", Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 2020
• Author, "Virtual Jury Trials: A Concept with No Clear or Easy Answer", Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, November 2020
• Author, "Recreational Marijuana: Legal Ramifications for Illinois," CBA Record, November/December 2019
• Author, “Premises Liability: Actions Against Landowner (Homeowner),” Chapter 19, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education, Causes of Action, 2002; revised 2010, revised 2014, revised 2018
• Author, “Premises Liability: Actions Against Landlord,” Chapter 21, Illinois Institute of Continuing Education, Causes of Action, 2002; revised 2010, revised 2014, revised 2018
• Author, "Who Knew What this Year Would Bring?" CBA Record, May 2017
• Author, "Cherish the Rule of Law," Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Law Day Supplement, May 2017
• Author, "Facing Challenges is What We Do," CBA Record, March 2017
• Author, "CBA Leadership Institute: One Year Later, One Year Better," CBA Record, January 2017
• Author, “Special Considerations in a Medical Negligence Case,” Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2003; revised 2006, 2011, 2017
• Author, “The Practical Application of Civil Discovery Rules,” Illinois Civil Discovery Practice, Illinois Institute for Continuing Education, 2003; revised 2006, 2011, 2017
• Author, "Why Don't We Talk about All the Good Judges," CBA Record, October 2016
• Author, "Adapting for the Future While Maintaining Our Traditions," CBA Record, September 2016
• Author, "Congratulations, Thank You, and Let's Get to Work," CBA Record, July/August 2016
• Author, “Lessons Learned from Oil Spill,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, May 2011
• Author, “Computerized Cars Have Unique Liability Concern,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, March 2011
• Author, “Blogojevich Verdict Proves the Legal System Works,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, September 2010
• Author, “BP’s Move a Smart One,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, July 2010
• Author, “Serving Alcohol to Minors Could Be Costly,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, May 2010
• Author, “Cell Phone Safety Going Too Far?” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, April 2010
• Author, “Warning to Toyota Drivers,” Pioneer Press, Kotin’s Verdict, March 2010
• 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, “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
• 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, "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
• Contributor, Stein, Jacob A., "Closing Argument, The Art and the Law," Clark, Boardman, Calahan, 1995

Daniel Kotin
Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC
161 North Clark Street, Suite 3050
Chicago, IL 60601
T: 312-605-8800
F: 312-605-8808
dan@tkklaw.com