About Daniel J.
Daniel J. McCoy attended Santa Clara University, where he earned a B.S. in Political Science in 1992. He went on to earn his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1996. Those academic years set the stage for a practice that has spanned both state and federal courts in the western United States.
After law school McCoy gained admission to practice in California and Washington. He is also admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and appears in selected federal district courts in California and Washington. Those admissions have allowed him to handle matters at trial and on appeal across multiple forums.
His résumé includes time at Fenwick & West LLP, where he worked on matters that involved litigation in the region. Colleagues from that environment recall a steady, procedural approach to cases and attention to court processes. His record shows repeated appearances in state courts and federal venues consistent with his admitted jurisdictions.
McCoy’s courtroom work covers both trial and appellate procedure. He brings matters before judges and juries, and argues appeals when cases move beyond the trial level. Being admitted to the Ninth Circuit gives him a direct path to federal appellate work arising from California and Washington. He also files and defends cases in several federal district courts selected within those states.
Outside the courtroom his background in political science and legal training inform how he analyzes regulatory and statutory questions. That combination has been useful when cases cross state lines or when federal statutes intersect with local rules. He approaches each matter by breaking down the key legal issues and mapping the procedural steps required to present them effectively.
McCoy’s career has followed a steady pattern: solid legal education, multi-jurisdictional admissions, and experience at a major firm environment. He currently represents clients in state and federal litigation in California and Washington, including appeals brought to the Ninth Circuit and cases filed in selected federal district courts.
