Dan has been a certified mediator for over 30 years. Before becoming a full-time mediator, Dan had extensive experience as a trial lawyer during his more than 38 years practicing law. His practice was handling personal injury lawsuits, claims of insurance bad faith, car accidents, property damage cases, wind/hail roof lawsuits, foundation movement suits, and he has also handled lawsuits arising from house fires, breach of contract matters, and even libel and slander suits.

Dan has tried more than 60 jury trials to verdict, and has been recognized by being selected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Dan is also board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a member of the Texas Bar Foundation.

Dan regularly volunteers his time providing legal advice to low income veterans at a pro bono legal clinic sponsored by the San Antonio Legal Services Association, and he has received awards from the State Bar of Texas and the San Antonio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel in recognition of his pro bono work.

Dan holds the prestigious insurance designation, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), as well as an Associate in Claims (AIC) certification.

Dan and his wife, Donna, have been married for almost 40 years, and they have three children. They love to travel, snow ski and wake surf.