Daniel S. Chamberlain - Indianapolis, IN

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Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

• 

  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Daniel S. Chamberlain included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Past Positions

• Doehrman & Chamberlain, Partner, 1992 - 2014

Classes and Seminars

• Litigation Series, Expert Witness - Qualifications and Admissibility, 2015
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Proof of Brain Injury in Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation, 2015
  
• Brain Injury: Washington State Convention Center, Brain Injury - Neuro-Diagnostic Imaging, 2015
  
• Brain Injury Seminar, Brain Injury - Trends in Litigation, Columbia, SC, 2015
  
• Annual Conference, Premises Liability - Standards and Codes to Prove your Case, Montreal, Canada, 2015
  
• Annual Brain Injury Conference, Trends in Brain Injury, 2015
  
• State Conference, Law Enforcement: Brain Injury Advocacy and Awareness, 2014
  
• Specialty Webinar, NFL/NCAA Class Action, 2014
  
• Professionalism Seminar, Professionalism, Civility and the Courts, 2014
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Traumatic Brain Injury: Ethics, 2014
  
• Convocation, Defensive Driving and Roadway Safety, 2014
  
• Regional Seminar, Liquor Liability: From Start to Finish, 2013
  
• Litigation Section, Litigation Trial Skills Series: Experts, 2013
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Expert Ethics in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases, 2013
  
• Applied Professionalism, Applied Professionalism Seminar, 2013
  
• Annual Conference, Evidence Destruction and Inferred Liability, 2013
  
• Annual Conference, Brain Injury Advocacy Update: Indiana as a National Leader, 2013
  
• Trucking Litigation Seminar, Common Pitfalls in Handling Truck Cases, 2012
  
• Spring Seminar, Attorney Liens, 2012
  
• Premises Liability Seminar, Discovery and Thematic Development in a Premises Liability Seminar, 2012
  
• Applied Professionalism Seminar, Applied Professionalism, 2012
  
• Trucking Litigation, Safety and Claims Seminar, 2011
  
• Personal Injury, Advanced Personal Injury Strategies at Trial, 2011
  
• New Orleans Jazz Fest, Inadequate Security, 2011
  
• Mountain Magic, Paid v. Incurred Medical Expenses, 2011
  
• Winning Depositions, Sealing Off the Exits, 2010
  
• Trucking Litigation Seminar, Suing Canadian and Mexican Based Commercial Motor Vehicle Carriers, 2010
  
• Personal Injury, Medical Evidence: Issues and Strategies, 2010
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Truck Crash Cases, 2010
  
• Annual Institute, Surveillance Videos: Evidence or Fiction?, 2010
  
• Personal Injury Cases, Effectively Using Medical Evidence in Court, 2009
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Maximizing Damages at Trial, 2009
  
• Grand Rounds, Representing Brain Injury/Spinal Cord Survivors, 2009
  
• Annual Institute, How to Win a Premises Liability Case, 2009
  
• Annual Convention, Closing Argument, 2009
  
• Trucking Litigation Seminar, Application of Federal Motor Carrier Regulations to Trucking Cases, 2008
  
• Grand Rounds, Essential Legal Information for Parents and Adolescents with Brain Injuries, 2008
  
• Catastrophic Injury Conference, Medical Strategies in Personal Injury Cases, 2008
  
• Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Seminar, Calculating and Proving Damages, 2008
  
• Lifetime Achievement Seminar, Advance Premises Liability, 2007
  
• Catastrophic Injury Cases, Medical Evidence in Court, 2007
  
• Bench Bar Conference, Tales from Legal Legends, 2007

Pro Bono Activities

• Member, Board of Directors, Indiana Amputee Foundation, Inc., 1995 - 1997
• Professional Member, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 1997 - Present
• Capital Development Committee, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 1996 - 1999
• Membership Committee, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 2004 - 2006
• Brain Injury Clubhouse of Central Indiana, Treasurer/Legal Counsel, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 2005 - 2007
• Member, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 2007 - Present
• Member, Executive Committee, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 2010 - Present
• Member, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of America, Inc., 2011 - Present
• Corporate Sponsor, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., Caregiver Conference/Professional Conference/Brain Injury Awareness Bike Ride, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc.
• Rotary Club, Fishers, Indiana, Rotary Foundation, Paul Harris Fellow, 1997 - Present
• Member, Board of Directors, Indianapolis Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc., 1998 - 2000
• Governors Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving, Appointment by Governor O'Bannon, 2000 - 2004
• Super Lawyer Designation, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine, 2002 - Present
• Volunteer, Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights, 2008 - Present

Representative Cases

• Butrum v. Rosemont Tavern
• Koers v. Taylor
• Lynch v. Herr & Erie Insurance Exchange
• Chabra v. Kersey
• Wood v. T.A. Kaiser Heating
• Yoder v. Consolidated Products
• Painter v. American Family
• Lawson v. Sexton Apartments
• Blanchard v. Miller
• Lanham v. Werner Enterprises, Inc
• Ashley v. Allstate Insurance Company

Published Works

Articles

• Admissibility of Surveillance Tapes, Verdict, Volume 31, No. 1, 2010
  
• Litigation Strategies in Cases involving Assisted Care Facilities, Verdict, Volume 30, No. 4, 2009
  
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Pitfalls, ICLEF, 2008
  
• Effectively Preparing Witnesses, Verdict, Volume 29, No. 4, 2008
  
• Jury Consultant or Mock Trial?, Verdict, Volume 29, No. 3, 2008
  
• Admissibility of Chiropractic Testimony, Verdict, Volume 28, No. 3, 2007
• Administration Amend Driver Safety Rules, Indiana Lawyer, 2005
• Federal Trucking Rules Amendments, ATLA Newsletter, 2004
• Premises Liability Standards, Indiana Lawyer, 2000
• Trucking Litigation, Indiana Lawyer, 1999
• Seat Belt Defense, Indiana Lawyer, 1999
• Truck Cases: Rules of the Road, Trial Magazine, 1998
• Working with Co-Counsel, Trial Magazine, 1998
• Jury Prejudice in Civil Litigation, Indiana Lawyer, 1997
• Brain Injury and Medicaid Liens, Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI), 1997
• The Professional Truck Driver, ATLA Newsletter, 1996
• A Practitioner's Guide to Filing a Tort Claim Against a Governmental Entity, Res Gestae (ISBA Monthly Magazine), 1995
• Trial Magazine Liquor Liability and Dram Shop Treatise, 2014

Bar Admissions

• Indiana, 1992
• North Carolina, 1998
• Arizona, 2013
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1992
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1992
• U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, pro hac vice
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, pro hac vice
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, pro hac vice

Specialties and Certifications

• Board Certified and one of two lawyers on the Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of America
• Board Certified, Member, Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of Indiana, Inc., 2007
• Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2010
• Civil Mediator, Indiana, 1993

Other Affiliations

• American Association for Justice (AAJ) (National College of Advocacy)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Diplomatic Status achieved at Harvard University Law School
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Resort Torts Litigation Section (Board Member)
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Motor Vehicle, Premises Liability and Highway Section, 1992
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Leaders Forum
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Exchange Advisory Committee
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group
• American Association for Justice (AAJ), Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
• American Bar Association (ABA) (Litigation, Products Liability and Medical Malpractice Sections)
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), 2011 (Member)
• American College of Board Certified Attorneys
• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) (F13 and F15 Committee Member)
• Brain Injury Association of America (Past President)
• Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA), 1995 (House of Delegates)
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), 2013 (Executive Committee- Treasurer)
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Secretary, 2014
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), President, 2016
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Immediate Past President, 2017
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Board of Directors
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), Co-Chair Legislation Committee, 2003 - 2010
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), College of Fellows
• Indianapolis Bar Association, 2006 - 2008 (Board of Managers)
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Chair Litigation Section, 2004
• Indianapolis Bar Association, Distinguished Fellow
• Melvin M. Belli Society (Life Member)
• National Crime Victim Bar Association (Advisory Board Member)
• North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), 2010 (Sustaining Member)
• Public Justice, 2018 (Member)
• Academy of Catastrophic Injury Attorneys, 2005 (Member)
• Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2001 (Member)
• Sagamoore Inns of Court, 1998 (Member)
• Brain Injury Association of Indiana, 1995 (Executive Committee)

Fraternities and Sororities

• Lambda Chi Alpha