Atty. Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco

Atty. Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco

Daniel A. DeMarco represents creditors, both secured and unsecured, creditor’s committees, indenture trustees, trustees, receivers and debtors in numerous reorganization proceedings.

Cleveland Cleveland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco at a glance

Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1983) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel A. DeMarco represents creditors, both secured and unsecured, creditor’s committees, indenture trustees, trustees, receivers and debtors in numerous reorganization proceedings
  • He served as chair the firm’s Commercial Services & Restructuring Practice Group and was a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
  • Dan represents secured lenders including The CIT Group, U.S
  • Bancorp Equipment Finance, Inc., Textron Financial Corporation, BMW Financial Services NA LLC, Foothill Group Inc., U.S
  • Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Crestmark Bank, FineMark Bank, Seacoast National Bank, Community South Bank, AgriBusiness Finance, Inc., Heritage Bank SSB, Beal Bank SSB, Broadway Bank, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., Dell Financial Services LP, and Navistar Financial Corp. He also represents mortgagees, equipment lessors and accounts receivable factors in connection with numerous workout, composition and extension arrangements and in bankruptcy, receivership and other insolvency proceedings
  • Dan also has expertise in lender liability, business torts, bankruptcy, mechanics and materialmen’s liens, collections and commercial litigation
  • He has substantial experience with large case litigation,

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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 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 A. "Dan" DeMarco

Where is Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco's law office located?
Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco handle?
Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco practiced law?
Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco go to law school?
Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco 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 A. "Dan" DeMarco received?
Daniel A. "Dan" DeMarco's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1983
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2005-25
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers, 2020-25
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2004-25; Top 100 Ohio, 2010-11, 2017-20, 2023-24; Top 50 Cleveland, 2013, 2017-20, 2023-24
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Cleveland)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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