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Daniel C. Horn

Daniel C. Horn

Senior Associate

100 S.E. 3rd Avenue
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
T 954.745.5229
daniel.horn@nelsonmullins.com
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Daniel focuses his practice on complex business tort, and healthcare litigation. He has extensive experience litigating in state and federal courts on a wide variety of issues, including first-and third-party insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, automobile claims, and premises liability. Daniel has taken multiple cases to verdict as lead trial counsel.

Daniel’s background also...

Daniel focuses his practice on complex business tort, and healthcare litigation. He has extensive experience litigating in state and federal courts on a wide variety of issues, including first-and third-party insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, automobile claims, and premises liability. Daniel has taken multiple cases to verdict as lead trial counsel.

Daniel’s background also includes substantial public-sector service. Before beginning his legal career, he served as a combat medic in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. During law school, he interned with the Office of the Chief Counsel at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. After graduating, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he worked in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile divisions.

Daniel C. Horn

includes substantial public-sector service. Before beginning his legal career, he served as a combat medic in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. During law school, he interned with the Office of the Chief Counsel at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. After graduating, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he worked in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile divisions.

Recognitions

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  • The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” list, Insurance Law (2024-2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
  • The Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, Civil Litigation (2025)
  • U.S. Army 25th Infantry, Lightning Hero of the Day

Professional Activities

  • Advanced International Advocacy Course, University of Oxford, UK, Gerald Bennett Scholarship (2024)

Leadership

  • Teaching Assistant, Contract Law, University of Miami School of Law (2017-2019)

Military

  • Combat Medic, United States Army, Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom

Daniel focuses his practice on complex business tort, and healthcare litigation. He has extensive experience litigating in state and federal courts on a wide variety of issues, including first-and third-party insurance coverage disputes, catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, automobile claims, and premises liability. Daniel has taken multiple cases to verdict as lead trial counsel.

Daniel’s background also... includes substantial public-sector service. Before beginning his legal career, he served as a combat medic in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism. During law school, he interned with the Office of the Chief Counsel at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center. After graduating, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, where he worked in the misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile divisions.

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, JD, cum laude
    • Armando Alejandre Endowed Scholarship
    • Dean’s Merit Scholarship
    • Dean’s Fellowship
    • Dean’s List
  • Florida Atlantic University, BA, Political Science with Honors, Minor in Business Law, cum laude
    • Graduate of the University Honors Program
    • President’s List
    • Dean’s List

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” list, Insurance Law (2024-2025), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2024-2025)
  • The Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list, Civil Litigation (2025)
  • U.S. Army 25th Infantry, Lightning Hero of the Day
  • Advanced International Advocacy Course, University of Oxford, UK, Gerald Bennett Scholarship (2024)
  • Teaching Assistant, Contract Law, University of Miami School of Law (2017-2019)
  • Combat Medic, United States Army, Fort Wainwright, AK
  • Veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom