Daniel B. Mc Carthy

OVERVIEW Business litigation attorney Daniel J. McCarthy has acted as lead counsel in hundreds of cases in state, federal and bankruptcy court, litigating multiple cases to judgment for his clients before judges and juries. His practice emphasis is on complex real estate lawsuits, partnership disputes, and bankruptcy-related litigation, especially in pursuing defendants who have fraudulently transferred assets in an effort to avoid paying their creditors. Dan also represents creditors and debtors in adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court. Often referred complicated matters from other attorneys, Dan offers extensive experience with matters before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit. Dans big picture view in complex litigation includes strategically and economically paying attention to the details that build winning cases for his clients. While it is true that lawsuits often settle, Dans aggressive representation of his clients leverage them into the best possible settlements. In a written order awarding sanctions against an opposing party, one bankruptcy judge wrote: the Court is aware that, although all of his written communications show extreme patience and courtesy, Mr. McCarthy is an aggressive litigator. Comprehensive Litigation Counsel Rather than a big team approach to client representation, Dan prefers a more personalized and hands-on style. He does the lions share of the work: researching, writing, arguing, deposing witnesses, and preparing for and trying cases. Clients appreciate how his representation helps them avoid the expense of attorneys learning curves. Recognized for many years by Super Lawyers magazine as a top attorney in Business Bankruptcy in Southern California, Dan was also named in 2026 for Business Litigation. He is a long-time editorial consultant for the Matthew Bender Practice Guide, California Debt Collection and Enforcement of Judgments. Dan has devoted time to nonprofit organizations. He had a decade of service to Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, chairing its board of directors for several years and serving on its finance committee. He also has played leadership roles in a homeowner association. An honors graduate of Harvard University, Dan earned his J. D. from University of Michigan Law School, and began his career with Hill, Farrer & Burrill. He continues to be an avid University of Michigan Wolverines fan.