Daniel K. Balaban

Daniel Balaban is one of the country's most determined litigators. Working tirelessly on behalf of his clients, he is driven to lend his talents to those in need. His impressive skill in the courtroom is well established. Within just five years of establishing the firm, Daniel has recovered over 100 million dollars in verdicts, awards and settlements including numerous 7 and 8 figure results.
Daniel obtained a $30.5 million verdict in a predatory lending trial. This verdict was ranked Top Verdict of 2016 by Daily Journal and Top 100 Verdicts 2016 by National Law Journal.
He secured a $15 million settlement with the City of Los Angeles for his client who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle in a dangerous crosswalk. As part of the settlement, the City Attorney has committed to improving the safety of this crosswalk to better protect the public.
As co-lead counsel, Daniel decisively won a $2.25 million jury verdict against the Orange County Sheriff's Department in a high-profile civil rights case involving sexual assault.
Daniel was most recently selected to the 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, one of the most noteworthy distinctions the legal profession has to offer.
A native of Philadelphia, Daniel received a B.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University. After graduation he fulfilled a lifelong dream of volunteering as a combat soldier in the Israeli Army. When he returned to the United States, he worked full-time as a law clerk while simultaneously earning a law degree in an accelerated two-year program from Southwestern University.
Today, he continues to fight for justice against corporations, pharmaceutical giants, government entities, big auto makers, medical device manufactures, food companies, trucking outfits and medical organizations. His efforts have recovered over a hundred million dollars for victims of wrongdoing.
Honors and Awards
- Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California, Daily Journal (2018, 2023-2025)
- Top Verdict by Impact, Daily Journal (2012, 2016, 2023 & 2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America (2026); Best Lawyers
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (2019-2026); Lawdragon
- Selected to Super Lawyers (2017-2026); Southern California Super Lawyers
- CAALA Finalist, "Trial Lawyer of the Year" 2017 & 2025
- CAOC Finalist, "Consumer Attorney of the Year" Award (2013 & 2018)
- CAOC Finalist, "Street Fighter of The Year" Award, 2016
- CAOC Recipient, "Street Fighter of The Year" Award, 2013
- "Best Law Firms" Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs (2023); Best Lawyers
- National Law Journal Trailblazers: Plaintiffs' Lawyers, 2019
Professional Associations
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)