Danny Garfinkel, esq.

Danny is a Juris Doctor graduate of Charleston School of Law (May 2025), where he earned three CALI Awards for top performance in Criminal Law, First Amendment Law, and International Business Transactions. He also published an arbitration article in the Resolved ADR Journal and served as Chair of External Relations for the Transactional Law Team. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, with a minor in Philosophy, from Duquesne University.

At the Halpern Law Firm, Danny represents individuals who have developed asbestos-related illnesses through years of occupational exposure. He has worked on cases involving carpenters, sheet metal workers, electricians, steelworkers, auto workers, and heavy machinery operators. He has gained hands-on experience conducting depositions, investigating occupational histories, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and building cases tailored to each client’s unique exposure history.

Danny takes a personal approach to client relationships, believing that building trust and making clients comfortable helps them recall important details about their work and potential asbestos exposure, even decades later. He particularly values helping clients feel confident in sharing their experiences during depositions and ensuring their exposure histories are accurately documented. He also attended the PALS conference with fellow firm attorneys to further develop his knowledge of asbestos exposure and litigation strategies.

Outside of the office, Danny enjoys traveling with his wife, trying new foods, hiking, photography, and reading. He is also a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan and enjoys practicing law in the Pittsburgh area.