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Daniel Platt, Esq.

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
Los Angeles, CA, United States

About

With over three decades of legal experience, this neutral transitioned to a full-time dispute resolution practice after a career as a trial lawyer and litigation partner. His background includes handling complex disputes across various sectors, with a particular emphasis on healthcare litigation, commercial contracts, and class action matters. He has served as a mediator, arbitrator, and special master in numerous high-stakes cases.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Employment & Labor Healthcare & Life Sciences Insurance Intellectual Property Personal Injury & Torts Real Estate & Property

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Partner
Zevnik Horton LLP
Associate
Morgan
Lewis & Bockius LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Speaker on 'The Future of Health Care Mediation' at the JAMS Healthcare Symposium
  • Author of articles regarding managed care litigation and provider-payer disputes
  • Panelist for various continuing legal education programs on arbitration and mediation strategies
  • Contributor to legal journals on the topic of class action settlements

Positioning Takeaways

A seasoned litigator with over 30 years of experience who specializes in resolving complex healthcare and commercial disputes through mediation and arbitration.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court
  • Central District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Northern District of California
  • United States District Court
  • Southern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

J.D.
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
1991
B.A., cum laude
University of California, San Diego
1988

Distinction

Noted for his deep subject matter expertise in the healthcare industry, specifically regarding payer-provider disputes and regulatory compliance.

Reputation

He is regarded by legal professionals as a persistent and well-prepared neutral who excels at navigating emotionally charged and legally intricate conflicts. Counsel frequently cite his ability to grasp complex technical details and his creative approach to reaching settlements in difficult commercial cases.