About Daniel A.
Daniel A. Goldfaden built his academic foundation at the University of Michigan, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 2010. He continued his legal studies at the University of Illinois College of Law and earned his J.D. in 2013. Those years in school laid out the technical and analytical skills he now uses day to day.
After law school he entered private practice. He is admitted to practice in Illinois. He joined Levin & Perconti as an associate, taking on responsibilities typical of junior attorneys at a busy firm: legal research, drafting pleadings, preparing motions and assisting at trial preparation. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his approach to casework and attentive to detail.
Goldfaden is active in local professional organizations. He holds memberships in the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. He also volunteers for the Wills for Heroes Foundation, helping prepare estate planning documents for first responders and their families. That volunteer work sits alongside his firm responsibilities and reflects an interest in pro bono service.
In his day-to-day practice he handles matters that require careful legal analysis and courtroom readiness. He spends substantial time producing written advocacy, interviewing witnesses, and supporting trial teams. He has worked on cases that move through Illinois state courts and he maintains close ties to the legal community in Chicago.
Peers note that Goldfaden values clear communication. He aims to break complex legal issues into understandable parts for clients. His training in economics helps him consider financial and practical consequences when evaluating a case. At the office he is often responsible for coordinating discovery, assembling evidence, and helping senior attorneys manage litigation timelines.
Outside the office he participates in continuing legal education and bar association activities. Those memberships keep him current on changes in Illinois law and procedure. He balances professional obligations with community-oriented volunteering through the Wills for Heroes Foundation.
He practices from Levin & Perconti in Illinois, where his work involves litigation support, client counseling, and courtroom preparation on matters handled by the firm. He currently concentrates his practice on legal matters in Illinois state courts.
