Professional Referrals and Co-Counsel

Trial-tested perspective. Reliable partnership.

Dan Touhy partners selectively with other firms on complex personal-injury and high-stakes litigation matters, including cases involving systemic wrongdoing. With more than 40 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts — and over $50 million recovered — he brings the strategic perspective of a former prosecutor and defense attorney to every collaboration.

What Dan Brings to Collaborations

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Precedent-Setting Experience

Lead counsel in landmark cases including Perez v. RadioShack, which established the nationwide “80–80 Rule” protecting employees’ overtime rights.

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360° Trial Perspective

Having prosecuted for the State of Illinois and defended corporations in catastrophic-injury cases, Dan anticipates defense strategies and identifies pressure points other plaintiffs’ attorneys often miss.

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Independence & Commitment

Dan’s solo structure allows him to commit to multi-year litigation without internal pressure to settle early. When cases demand sustained effort against well-resourced opponents, he has the flexibility — and the resolve — to see them through.

How Dan Works With Other Firms

Dan both accepts and refers select cases. He values referral relationships built on trust and mutual respect, not rigid case thresholds. He maintains clear communication throughout every engagement, honors originating counsel, and ensures clients understand the value each attorney contributes.

Areas of Focus

Catastrophic Personal Injury

Employment & Wage-and-Hour Disputes

Business Litigation

Systemic Employment Disputes

Trial Experience & Credentials

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court (1982)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990)
U.S. District Courts, Northern & Central Illinois (Trial Bar, 2003–2004)
Pro hac vice in federal courts in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

Memberships

Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association

Bar Admissions

Illinois Supreme Court (1982)
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990)
U.S. District Courts, Northern & Central Illinois (Trial Bar, 2003–2004)
Pro hac vice in federal courts in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

Trial Record

Multiple jury verdicts and settlements in state and federal courts over four decades — including record-setting awards in catastrophic-injury cases and precedent-establishing decisions in complex, multi-party litigation.

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Trial Record

Multiple jury verdicts and settlements in state and federal courts over four decades — including record-setting awards in catastrophic-injury cases and precedent-establishing decisions in complex, multi-party litigation.

Contact

Dan personally responds to all attorney inquiries.
Fee arrangements and co-counsel structures are discussed individually based on case specifics.

Phone

(312) 253-3838 — The fastest way to reach Dan directly

Location

411 Business Center Drive, Suite 107 Mt. Prospect, IL 60056