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Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar, Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, California

focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability

Los Angeles, CA

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Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

Based in
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar: Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California

Daniel takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, California. 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.

Product Liability cases in Los Angeles, California

Daniel takes product liability matters in Los Angeles, California. 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

Meet Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar — personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles

Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability.

A practicing trial attorney for over thirty years, Dan Dunbar has obtained tens of millions of dollars for his clients in verdicts and settlements in personal injury, product liability and pharmaceutical cases.

Over Mr. Dunbar’s career, he has personally represented over 5,000 clients involved in personal injury claims, including 1,100 women injured by the Dalkon Shield intrauterine device. Mr. Dunbar is an “AV” rated lawyer, which is the highest rating established by Martindale-Hubbell’s law directory and has been named to Best Lawyers since 2016.

Prior to joining Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, Mr. Dunbar had his own practice in Torrance, California for a number of years. Earlier in his career, he was an attorney with the Beverly Hills office of Melvin Belli, Sr., a pioneer in the field of plaintiffs’ personal injury. Following Mr. Dunbar’s tenure with the Belli Firm, he became partners with David S. Sabih, a prominent trial attorney throughout the State of California.

Mr. Dunbar graduated from Loyola Law School in 1981 and obtained his undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in June of 1978.

Working with Daniel on a personal injury matter

A practicing trial attorney for over thirty years, Dan Dunbar has obtained tens of millions of dollars for his clients in verdicts and settlements in personal injury, product liability and pharmaceutical cases. Over Mr. Dunbar’s career, he has personally represented over 5,000 clients involved in personal injury claims, including 1,100 women injured by the Dalkon Shield intrauterine device. Mr.…

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Loyola Marymount University

    J.D. · 1981

Daniel studied at J.D. in Loyola Marymount University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Loyola Marymount University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Daniel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar's office in Los Angeles

Daniel's primary office is at 11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, California, 11111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 700

Los Angeles, California 11111

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury 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 personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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 personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel W. "Dan" Dunbar

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a personal injury 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 personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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 Los Angeles?

    Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California 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 personal injury 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

Personal Injury attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Daniel handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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