Atty. Dan A. Blakinger
Dan A. Blakinger is a lawyer practicing business law, banking law, corporate law and 9 other areas of law.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Lancaster, PA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Dan A. Blakinger at a Glance
Dan A. Blakinger is a Shareholder based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, practicing at Blakinger Thomas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, employment contracts, and health care. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1980) and Harvard University (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Lancaster Bar Association (President, 1995 Secretary, 1988-1994 Chairman, Corporate, Business and Bankruptcy Section, 1987-1988) Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Lancaster, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan A. Blakinger
- Dan A. Blakinger is a lawyer practicing business law, banking law, corporate law and 9 other areas of law
- Dan received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Dan practices at Blakinger Thomas in Lancaster, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Dan A. Blakinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan A. Blakinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lancaster.
Business & Corporate Law in Lancaster
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Lancaster
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Dan A. Blakinger is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Lancaster
Dan A. Blakinger is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment Contracts in Lancaster
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Health Care Law in Lancaster
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lancaster
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lancaster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lancaster Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lancaster-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lancaster Choose Dan A. Blakinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dan A. Blakinger's practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, employment contracts, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan A. Blakinger brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Dan A. Blakinger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lancaster
A Lancaster-based practice means Dan A. Blakinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Dan A. Blakinger Handles in Lancaster
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Dan A. Blakinger has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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