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Los Angeles Office
Managing Partner
Senior Partner
213.630.1022
213.623.6366 fax
dlongo@murchisonlaw.com
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Bar Admissions
- California, 1982
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California (J.D., Dean's List, 1982)
- President, Loyola Student Bar Association
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California (B.A., Dean's List, 1978)
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Dan L. Longo
Dan L. Longo is a Senior Partner and Managing Partner of Murchison & Cumming, LLP. He serves as Co-Chair of the Health Law and Professional Liability practice groups. Dan's years of experience has established him as a leading authority in complex litigation, particularly in representing skilled nursing facilities, board and care facilities, and hospitals. His practice is diverse and extensive, encompassing medical and legal malpractice, insurance agent/broker errors and omissions, general liability, and directors and officers liability. Additionally, his expertise extends to providing insurers with coverage advice and handling intricate construction defect cases and products liability matters for manufacturers and distributors.
With his career spanning over 40 years, Dan has consistently navigated the complexities of healthcare litigation, securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His expertise in both legal and medical industries, coupled with his strategic insight, makes him an invaluable asset to both the firm and the clients he represents. A seasoned litigator, Dan has a proven track record defending his clients facing high-stakes litigation and advises on the latest issues that could impact their businesses, helping them to mitigate potential exposures.
Dan's role as a thought leader is evident through his published articles in prominent legal industry magazines, where he shares insights on emerging legal trends. He authored, "A Primer on the Taxes Embedded in the Healthcare Reform Act," for the Professional Liability section of the November 2012 IADC Committee Newsletter, and he is a contributing author for Inside the Minds: Elder Law Health Care Client Strategies, Aspatore Books, 2008.
Dan's commitment to service has been a defining aspect of his career, holding leadership positions in several esteemed legal organizations. He has served as past Chair of the USLAW NETWORK and served on its Board of Directors. Dan has been repeatedly recognized as a Southern California Super Lawyer, highlighting his influence and impact in the field of law. His "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell is a testament to his legal acumen and ethical standards, reflecting the high regard in which he is held by his peers. Dan is a member of both the Professional Liability Defense Federation and the International Association of Defense Counsel. Under his leadership, Murchison & Cumming continues to thrive, offering unparalleled legal services. Professional Associations and Memberships
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
- Orange County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- American Bar Association
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Professional Liability Defense Federation
Honors and Awards
- Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Service to Loyola Law School
Published Works
- "A Primer on the Taxes Embedded in the Healthcare Reform Act," IADC Committee Newsletter, Professional Liability, November 2012
- "Inside The Minds: Elder Law Health Care Client Strategies," (Contributing Writer), Aspatore Books, 2008
Classes/Seminars Taught
- "Lightning Round: USLAW's Practice Group 5-Minute Drill," USLAW NETWORK Worldwide Virtual Retreat, October 2020
- Moderator, "Fast and Furious: Five-Minute Drill," USLAW Network/Murchison & Cumming, LLP 2013 CLE Program & Summer Beach Bash, June 25, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
- Moderator, "Sunshine and Hot Topics," USLAW Network/Murchison & Cumming, LLP 2013 CLE Program & Summer Beach Bash, June 25, 2013, Santa Monica, CA
- "Fast & Furious: The Professional Liability Five-Minute Drill--Healthcare Reform after Supreme Court Review...Where Do We Go From Here?" Fall 2012 USLAW Network Client Conference, October 4-6, 2012, Washington D.C.
- "Medical Malpractice, Elder Abuse and Healthcare Reform," Legal Nurse Consultants of Southern California, August 15, 2012, Orange, CA
- "Facebook Pitfalls: 'Friending' an Adverse Litigant on Facebook," USLAW Network Five City Tour, New York, NY, October 18, 2011
- "Maximizing Protection in Catastrophic Injury Cases," PLRB/LIRB 2011 Claims Conference, Nashville, TN, April 3 - 6, 2011
- "The Health Care Reform Bill and The Potential Impact on Long Term Care," USLAW Network Client Conference, Colorado Springs, CO, 2010
- "Elder Abuse: Not As Hard To Prove As You Might Think," USLAW Network Client Conference, San Francisco, CA, 2009
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