Atty. Dan Leonard Makee
Dan Leonard Makee is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, business litigation, class action defense and 7 other areas of law. Dan received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Antitrust Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 41+ Years Experience
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About Dan Leonard Makee at a Glance
Dan Leonard Makee is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oh (1985). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Denison University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Membership •Ohio State Bar Association •Master Bencher, John M and Manos Inn of Court •Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dan Leonard Makee
- Dan Leonard Makee is a lawyer practicing antitrust litigation, business litigation, class action defense and 7 other areas of law
- Dan received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Dan practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH
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Dan Leonard Makee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dan Leonard Makee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Employment Law in Cleveland
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Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
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Class Action in Cleveland
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Product Liability in Cleveland
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Civil Litigation in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 Cleveland 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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-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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Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Dan Leonard Makee
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 Leonard Makee's practice in the field of employment, business, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dan Leonard Makee brings 41+ 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 employment, business, and class action, Dan Leonard Makee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Dan Leonard Makee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Dan Leonard Makee Handles in Cleveland
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