Daniel F. Shay, Health Care Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alice G. Gosfield and Associates PC
Philadelphia, PA
Trusted health care attorney serving Philadelphia.
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Daniel F. Shay is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Health Care. Currently practicing at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates PC.
- Based in
- Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Health Care
- Handles Health Care matters from Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Philadelphia) (2026).
About Daniel F. Shay: Daniel F. Shay is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Health Care. Currently practicing at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates PC.
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in Philadelphia
Daniel concentrates on health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Daniel takes health care matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel F. Shay, health care attorney serving Philadelphia
Daniel F. Shay is an attorney based in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA. The practice focuses on Health Care. Currently practicing at Alice G. Gosfield and Associates PC. Daniel works from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and takes on health care matters across the region.
Daniel F. Shay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law.
Daniel F., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Working with Daniel on a health care matter
Daniel F. Shay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Daniel F., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Who Daniel represents
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices
Emory University
J.D. · 2003
Daniel studied at J.D. in Emory University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Emory University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Daniel's legal honors and published work
Daniel has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Philadelphia)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Philadelphia) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
Locations
Daniel F. Shay's office in Philadelphia
Daniel's primary office is at 2309 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Alice G. Gosfield and Associates PC
2309 Delancey Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
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How to hire Daniel F. Shay — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel F. Shay
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Daniel is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new health care clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Daniel handles health care matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
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