Atty. Daniel P. "Dan" Utt

Atty. Daniel P. "Dan" Utt

For more than 25 years, Dan Utt has helped real estate owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders navigate the issues and considerations associated with real estate and general business law matters. Dan has significant experience with a broad range of real estate transactions, including the following: Residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments Office, commercial and industrial building projects Acquisition, development and loan transactions for senior living and multi-family communities Representation of sellers, purchasers, borrowers and lenders in commerci

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Profile Summary

About Daniel P. "Dan" Utt at a glance

Daniel P. "Dan" Utt is a business and real estate attorney based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1986) and Bowling Green State University (BS, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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For more than 25 years, Dan Utt has helped real estate owners, developers, investors, landlords, tenants and lenders navigate the issues and considerations associated with real estate and general business law matters. Dan has significant experience with a broad range of real estate transactions, including the following:

  • Residential, retail, commercial, and mixed-use developments
  • Office, commercial and industrial building projects
  • Acquisition, development and loan transactions for senior living and multi-family communities
  • Representation of sellers, purchasers, borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions
  • Office, commercial and shopping center development and lease transactions
  • Zoning and land-use planning matters
  • Environmental matters relevant to real estate transactions
  • Representation of general contractors and builders
  • Organization of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies for a variety of transactions
  • IRC 1031 Transactions and Exchanges

    Dan is a licensed title insurance agent and is an authorized agent for Riverbend Commercial Title Agency. Riverbend Commercial Title Agency is an authorized agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company. Through Riverbend Commercial Title Agency, the firm provides title insurance policies for purchasers and lenders and provides closing and escrow services.

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel P. "Dan" Utt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel P. "Dan" Utt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cincinnati are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel P. "Dan" Utt

Where is Daniel P. "Dan" Utt's law office located?
Daniel P. "Dan" Utt's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel P. "Dan" Utt handle?
Daniel P. "Dan" Utt focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Daniel P. "Dan" Utt go to law school?
Daniel P. "Dan" Utt earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BS, 1983).
How can I contact Daniel P. "Dan" Utt for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel P. "Dan" Utt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Daniel P. "Dan" Utt received?
Daniel P. "Dan" Utt's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1986
BS
Bowling Green State University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Community Associations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Condominiums
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Development
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Residential
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shopping Center Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workouts and Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named to Ohio Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Project Finance Law (Cincinnati)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Project Finance Law (Cincinnati)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Cincinnati)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Project Finance Law (Cincinnati)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Project Finance Law (Cincinnati)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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