Dan Stampone is an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer and trial attorney who concentrates his practice on catastrophic injury litigation throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed by serious accidents caused by negligence, fighting to recover the compensation they need for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care.
Dan handles a wide range of complex personal injury cases, including:
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck Accidents
Construction Accidents
Workplace Injuries
Slip and Fall /Premises Liability Claims
Product Liability
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Catastrophic Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Claims
Dan also represents injured workers in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims and individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits and serves as a key member of the firm’s management team.
Over the course of his career, Dan has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury claims, recovering compensation through negotiated settlements and jury verdicts. His results include numerous seven-figure recoveries, including:
$5.475 million settlement for a worker who suffered a partial leg amputation in a workplace accident involving a large material handling machine.
$4.9 million settlement for a worker injured in a trucking accident.
$3.3 million jury verdict for a worker injured on a construction site.
Many of Dan’s largest recoveries remain confidential pursuant to settlement agreements and cannot be publicly disclosed.
Dan’s dedication to excellence has earned recognition from respected legal organizations throughout his career. Since 2020, he has been selected annually to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of Pennsylvania attorneys under age 40.
Since 2021, Dan has been selected annually to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania. In 2026, he was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania.
In 2022, Dan was named American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year in Workers’ Compensation Law, an honor recognizing exceptional achievement within the legal profession given to less than .03% of all lawyers.
In 2026, Dan was recognized by Lawyers of Distinction, an organization that honors fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide based on professional achievement, legal experience, peer recognition, and ethical standards. The recognition is featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other leading national publications.
Dan is also a member of the Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization whose membership is limited to attorneys who have obtained million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. attorneys qualify for membership.
A lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area, Dan is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the State of New Jersey.
PRACTICES
Amputations Automobile & Trucking Accidents Birth Injuries Burn Injuries Construction Accidents Dog Bites Dram Shop / Liquor Liability Medical Malpractice Premises Liability/Slip & Fall Product Liability Serious Personal Injury Social Security Disability Traumatic Brain Injury Wrongful Death Workers Compensation
EDUCATION
Widener School of Law, Juris Doctor (2015) Catholic University of America, Bachelor of Science Business Management (2011) Germantown Academy (2007)
AFFILIATIONS
Super Lawyers – Rising Stars
The National Trial Lawyers Association – PA Top 40 Under 40
American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year
Philadelphia Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR)
National Organization of Social Securities Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)