Daniel "Dan" Waltz
About Daniel Waltz
Daniel Waltz is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Daniel Waltz is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: Indiana University School of Law, graduated 2010
Location: Chicago, IL
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