Top Attorney – Jonathan A. Dachs
New York, NY/Press/ – Jonathan A. Dachs, Attorney and Partner of Shayne Dachs, LLP was selected for inclusion as an Exclusive Emerald Club Member into the Top Attorneys of North America 2026-2027 edition.
“Considered one of the leading authorities on insurance law and appellate practice.”
Attorney Jonathan A. Dachs has established a formidable reputation in the fields of personal injury and insurance coverage claims. Admitted to practice before all New York state courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, Jonathan A. Dachs brings extensive legal expertise to his clients.
He began his distinguished legal career at the prominent New York City firm of Chadbourne & Parke before joining Shayne, Dachs in 1987. Jonathan A. Dachs laid the foundation for his legal practice by earning a degree from Columbia College of Columbia University in 1980, followed by his graduation from New York University Law School in 1983.
Throughout his career, Jonathan A. Dachs has been deeply involved in the legal community. He serves as an active member of both the Nassau County and New York State Bar Associations. Furthermore, Jonathan A. Dachs previously served on the Board of Directors of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and held the position of vice chair for the Nassau County Bar Association Insurance and Appellate Practice Committees.
His peers have frequently recognized his exceptional work. In 1995, Jonathan A. Dachs received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the New York State Bar Association Tort Insurance and Compensation Law Section. This honor highlighted his exceptional contributions to the practice of insurance law. Later, he earned the prestigious 2018 John E. Leach Memorial Award from the same section, celebrating his distinguished service to the legal profession.
As an accomplished and prolific writer, Jonathan A. Dachs authors a regular column on insurance law in the New York Law Journal. He has contributed scholarly articles to numerous publications and served as editor in chief of the New York Negligence Reporter published by Matthew Bender. Jonathan A. Dachs also regularly contributes to the New York State Bar Association Bar Journal and the Trial Lawyers Section Digest.
In August 2016, Jonathan A. Dachs published a comprehensive treatise titled New York Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law and Practice. This highly regarded publication spans over 500 pages and saw a successful second edition released in August 2017. 
Beyond his writing, Jonathan A. Dachs frequently shares his knowledge through lectures and seminars. He speaks extensively on uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance, Dram Shop liability, legal writing, and appellate practice. Jonathan A. Dachs has presented before major organizations, including the American Arbitration Association, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, and several county bar associations.
He has even taught specialized seminars to Supreme Court and Civil Court judges across the state, preparing detailed training materials for Appellate Term judges. His dedication to excellence is reflected in his AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Additionally, Long Island Pulse Magazine has recognized Jonathan A. Dachs among their Top Legal Eagles for personal injury law, and he has maintained his status as a New York Metro Super Lawyer in appellate practice since 2010.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.