Daniel J. Chiacchia

A seasoned veteran of his legal community in New York, Daniel J. Chiacchia provides judicious representation to clients in a wide variety of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle collisions, construction accidents, slip-and-falls, defective products, Skiing accidents, ATV wrecks, boating accidents and animal attacks. He also represents those who have been victims of child sexual abuse pursuing multiple claims under the Child Victims Act. As the founder of the law firm of Dan Chiacchia Attorneys, PLLC, in Hamburg, New York, he serves the residents of Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties.

Prior to entering private practice, Dan was a prosecutor with the Erie County District Attorney's office where he tried hundreds of criminal cases to hone his trial skills. Since entering private practice Dan has established himself as one of the best trial lawyers in Western New York. He is both aggressive and practical, routinely achieving success for his clients whether it be a million dollar personal injury verdict or negotiating a substantial settlement.

Dan is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted in New York State and Massachusetts as well as the United States District Court, Western District. He earned his law degree from the University of Buffalo and his Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Fredonia.

Dan has taken an active role in his community acting as a volunteer coach for basketball and football for several years. He was also instrumental in establishing the mock trial program at his alma mater, Frontier High School, and received accommodations for his many hours of service to the school. Frontier continues to compete quite successfully in the NYS mock trial competition. Dan continues to volunteer his time lecturing at local high schools and colleges.