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With nearly two decades of experience, Daniel C. Lytle has established a distinguished career as an attorney. He’s earned a reputation for his thoroughness, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. His extensive trial experience and broad legal knowledge make him a trusted advocate in both straightforward and high-stakes legal matters.

Mr. Lytle specializes in high-stakes personal injury cases ranging from common carrier vehicle accidents to hospitality industry clients in third-party assault claims to serious injury premises claims. He’s represented clients in the toughest venues in Illinois and Missouri, and he brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced in a wide range of personal injury settings.

He also defends companies in complex commercial disputes and works to ensure his clients’ interests are vigorously protected in a range of conflicts. He has significant experience in cannabis litigation and has gained specialized knowledge that’s proven invaluable in navigating the intricate legal landscape of this industry.

  • Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D. 2007
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, M.S. in Sports Management, 2004
  • University of Evansville, B.S. Political Science 2003
  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the
    • Southern District of Illinois
    • Central District of Illinois
    • Northern District of Illinois

 

Professional Associations

  • Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Lytle and McGonigle Secure Substantially Reduced Award
Lytle Obtains Affirmation of Summary Judgment
Lytle Receives Defense Verdict
Varadachari and Lytle Obtain Favorable Jury Verdict in
Daniel Lytle Obtained Summary Judgment in Premises Liability Case
Lytle Secures Defense Verdict
15 HeplerBroom Attorneys Named 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
38 HeplerBroom Attorneys Named to 2020 List of Leading/Emerging Lawyers
Lytle Featured In Emerging Lawyers Magazine
44 HeplerBroom Attorneys Named to 2019 List of Leading/Emerging Lawyers
HB Elects Seven New Partners
30 HeplerBroom Attorneys Named to 2016 "Leading/Emerging Lawyers" in Civil Defense
31 HeplerBroom Lawyers Named Leading or Emerging Lawyers
Snyder, Lytle, Rosser and Grabowski Compete in Go! St. Louis Marathon Relay
  • “Closing Arguments,” The Lawyers Association of St. Louis & United States Arbitration & Mediation Trial Masters CLE Program (St. Louis MO, 2018).
  • “The Art of Mediation,” The Simon Law Firm, P.C. (St. Louis MO, 2018).
  • “Taking and Preparing Client Depositions,” USA&M Annual Best Practices Seminar (Collinsville IL, 2015).
  • “Products Liability – Daubert,” Washington University-St. Louis Law School Seminar (St. Louis MO, 2009).
  • “USA Law Re: Regulations of Corporate Fraud,” International Association of Defense Counsel Annual Meeting (South Hampton, Bermuda, 2007).
  • “Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct: Rule 4 Changes That You Should Know,” The Simon Law Firm, P.C. Trial Practice Seminar (St. Louis MO, 2007).
  • “Developing Effective Themes and Using Them at Trial: A Defense Perspective,” The Missouri Bar/Missouri Judicial Conference Annual Meeting (St. Louis MO, 2006).
  • “Liability of Premise at Owners for Sex Torts (Topics A and B),” Illinois Association Defense Trial Counsel Sexual Torts Seminar (Chicago IL, 2004).
  • “Ethics in Product Liability Litigation,” The Simon Law Firm Seminar (St. Louis MO, 2004).
  • “Anatomy of a Hellhole, Hellhole Designation – American Tort Reform Association,” Defense Research Institute Annual Regional Meeting (St. Louis MO, 2004).
  • “Taking Depositions of Expert Witnesses,” HeplerBroom Seminar (Edwardsville IL, 2003).
  • “Brain Injuries from Chronic Low Level Carbon Monoxide Exposure: A Case Study,” Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services Limited Regional Meeting (New York NY, 2003).
  • “Taking an Expert Deposition,” HeplerBroom Seminar (Edwardsville IL, 2003).
  • “Strategies in Defending a Case,” HeplerBroom Seminar (Edwardsville IL, 2002).
  • “Claims Investigation Observation/Suggestions,” Laclede Gas Company Seminar (St. Louis MO, 1999).
  • “Settlement Negotiations, Nuts & Bolts – Defendant’s Perspective,” Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Annual Meeting (St. Louis MO, 1999).
  • “Product Liability 402(a),” Washington University-St. Louis Law School Seminar (St. Louis MO, 1997).
  • “The New Federal Rules,” Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Annual Meeting (Chicago IL, 1995).
  • “Taking an Expert Deposition,” Washington University-St. Louis Law School Seminar (St. Louis MO, 1994).
  • “Product Liability 402(a),” Washington University-St. Louis Law School Seminar (St. Louis MO, 1994).
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