Background
Daniel Sterling founded Sterling & Hayes Law in 2001 after a decade in the litigation department of a mid-sized Chicago firm. His practice concentrates on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters, with a secondary focus on complex business disputes for closely held companies. He has tried cases in Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties, and has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court.
Approach
Daniel believes that preparation is the single largest predictor of outcome. Every file he touches is prepared as though it will be tried, even when the case ultimately resolves. He is known for clear, candid communication with clients — including about the weaknesses of a case, not only its strengths — and for treating the client as the decision-maker at every meaningful juncture.
Community
Daniel is a longtime volunteer with the Chicago Bar Association's pro bono program and has served on the board of a local nonprofit providing housing assistance to families in transition. He speaks periodically at continuing legal education seminars on trial practice and case evaluation.
