Daniel Shinoff

Within his legal community, Daniel Shinoff has cemented a stalwart reputation with seasoned advocacy and strategic legal counsel. As a partner at Artiano Shinoff in San Diego, California, he brings over four decades of experience to a diverse and sophisticated practice. He focuses on general tort litigation, land use law and real estate, employment law and education law. His comprehensive understanding of these varied sectors allows him to provide nuanced representation to public entities, educational institutions, and private clients facing complex legal challenges in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

Mr. Shinoff’s academic foundation began at the University of Manitoba, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1978. He transitioned to Southern California to pursue his legal studies, earning his Juris Doctor from Western State University Law School in 1981. Following his graduation, he was admitted to The State Bar of California that same year, embarking on a career marked by a steady commitment to the San Diego legal community and the defense of his clients’ interests.

Throughout his tenure, Mr. Shinoff has garnered praise and adulation by his peers for his pristine, client-centric practice that he maintains. He is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible distinction for legal ability and ethical standards. His career is defined by a consistent track record of navigating high-stakes litigation with a professional confidence that has made him a trusted advisor across California.

Mr. Shinoff remains deeply integrated into the professional legal fabric through his extensive memberships. He is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the North County Bar Association and the United States Supreme Court Bar Association. Furthermore, his involvement with the Defense Research Institute, the San Diego Defense Lawyers Association and the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel ensures he stays at the forefront of defense strategies and litigation trends.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.