Daniel J. McDevitt

Daniel J. McDevitt joined the Law Offices of John J. Dwyer, Jr., P.C. in 1996. He attended DePaul University College of Law after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1993. He graduated from DePaul in 1996 and was licensed to practice in both Illinois State Courts and Illinois Federal Courts. Dan was also licensed to practice in Wisconsin in 2006.

Dan has represented clients who have suffered serious personal injury and wrongful death since he was first licensed. Dan has handled and resolved a wide range of personal injury claims through mediation, arbitration, settlement and trial.  This includes claims arising from car, truck and motorcycle accidents, premises liability and medical malpractice. In 2004, Dan was made a partner and the firm name was changed to Dwyer & McDevitt to reflect the partnership.  John Dwyer retired on January 1, 2015 and the firm name was changed to McDevitt Law Offices, P.C. to reflect John's retirement.  

Dan is a member of the American Association of Justice, Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association. Dan is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers with experience handling cases in excess of one million dollars in value. In 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, Dan was named a Rising Star by Law and Politics and the publishers of the Chicago Magazine, a distinction given to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Illinois. In 2011, Dan was named one of the Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, an invitation only professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. No more than 40 lawyers per state are asked to join the organization.

Dan has appeared on television on the CBA program "You and the Law" to discuss the rights of pedestrians and bicyclists on the roadway.  He is also written professionally on the recovery of damages from a bar or drunk driver pursuant to the Dram Shop Act.  

Avvo, an online lawyer directory, has rated Dan a “10.0/10.0-Superb”, the highest possible rating. The Avvo rating is based upon years in practice, disciplinary history, industry recognition and professional achievements.  

Martindale-Hubbell Ratings provides peer reviews of lawyers and law firms for consumers and professionals. Through a peer review rating process Martindale-Hubbell has rated Dan “5 out of 5, AV-Preeminent,” it’s highest rating. The rating is based upon legal knowledge, analytical ability, judgment, communication ability and legal experience.  The rating also suggests the highest ethical standards.  The AV-Preeminent rating is awarded to less than 5% of the attorneys practicing in the United States.