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Dan Hodes is in Guadalajara, Mexico, with fellow members of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) for The Mexican Legal System 2026 Edition. 🇲🇽

The program brings legal professionals together to exchange perspectives on the U.S. and Mexican legal systems, strengthen international connections, and share a commitment to the rule of law.

We’re proud to see Dan representing Hodes Milman and connecting with fellow members of the legal community across borders.

A missed brain aneurysm led to a $6.4 million medical malpractice settlement after a patient was sent home from the ER.

She had gone to the hospital for help after experiencing nausea and what she described as “the worst headache of her life.” She trusted that the testing would provide answers and that it was safe to go home.

Instead, her life changed dramatically just two days later.

Hodes Milman attorneys Daniel Hodes and Lee Weiss represented her in the case. For our client and her family, the impact extends far beyond what happened during that hospital visit. Her daily life, independence, and future care needs have all been affected.

🔗 If you’ve experienced a missed or delayed diagnosis and are wondering whether something should have been caught sooner, contact our team to talk through what happened: https://vist.ly/5jjdy

A hospital stay for pancreatitis took a devastating turn when a 73-year-old retired chaplain began experiencing worsening weakness in his legs.

Those changes needed attention. Unfortunately, his progressive weakness was not recognized and investigated in time. He was ultimately left permanently paralyzed from the waist down, with complications that will require ongoing care.

Hodes Milman attorneys Daniel Hodes and Jacob Brender represented him and reached a $4.75 million settlement following mediation.

No settlement can undo what happened or give someone back the life they had before an injury. But it can help provide the resources needed for the care and support that come next.

🔗 If you believe you or someone you love was seriously harmed by medical negligence, Hodes Milman is here to listen. https://vist.ly/5iwac

Rehabilitation can become part of someone’s life without warning.

After medical negligence, recovery may mean months of physical therapy, relearning everyday tasks, working to regain speech or mobility, or adjusting to limitations that weren’t there before.

And behind every appointment is a person trying to get back to the life they knew, or learning how to move forward when life looks different now.

During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, we recognize the patients, families, therapists, and rehabilitation professionals who put so much into that process.

This year’s theme, “Building Futures Through Rehabilitation,” is an important reminder that recovery is about more than what was lost. It’s also about helping people regain independence, confidence, and quality of life.

If medical negligence has made rehabilitation part of your story, Hodes Milman is here to listen. https://vist.ly/5ifen

Highlight of the Week | A Dual Career in Healthcare & Law

Congratulations to our superstar law clerk, Sofia Kabir, MS, CCC-SLP!

After founding NeuroSpot Speech OC in 2021, Sofia pursued her J.D. at Chapman Law as a Dean’s Kennedy Scholar and joined Hodes Milman through the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association Summer Law Clerk Program.

Sofia’s dual career as a clinician and future litigator brings a unique perspective to our team, particularly in plaintiff-side medical malpractice, where her clinical background gives her a different lens when approaching complex cases.

As she enters her final year at Chapman Law, we’re proud to have her on our team and excited for what’s ahead. ⚖️

🎉 Today we're celebrating Dan Hodes. An extraordinary medical malpractice attorney, trial lawyer, leader, and mentor.

For nearly four decades, Dan has devoted his career to advocating for patients and families affected by medical negligence. He has recovered more than $100 million for his clients, secured over 150 seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements, and has been named OCTLA’s Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyer of the Year four times.

Most recently, Dan received the prestigious OC ABOTA Joseph D. McNeil Civility Award, recognizing the professionalism, integrity, and respect that have defined his remarkable career.

Beyond the courtroom, Dan’s compassion for his clients and commitment to mentoring the next generation of attorneys are a big part of what makes his impact so meaningful.

Happy Birthday, Dan!🎉 Wishing you another year of happiness, continued success, and lasting impact.