Atty. Daniel James Whalen

Atty. Daniel James Whalen

Daniel James Whalen is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Thomas More College, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Fort Wright Fort Wright 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel James Whalen at a glance

Daniel James Whalen is a Member based in Fort Wright, Kentucky, practicing at Daniel J. Whalen. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1993), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1996), and Ohio (2008). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1993) and Thomas More College B.A. summa cum laude 1990 (—). Active member of Northern Kentucky, Kentucky and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wright, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Daniel James Whalen is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Thomas More College, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Daniel practices at Daniel J. Whalen in Fort Wright, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel James Whalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel James Whalen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Daniel James Whalen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kentucky →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Daniel James Whalen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

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

Daniel James Whalen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kentucky →

Land Use & Zoning

Daniel James Whalen is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wright are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky 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 Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel James Whalen

Where is Daniel James Whalen's law office located?
Daniel James Whalen's law practice is located in Fort Wright, Kentucky. The firm is Daniel J. Whalen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel James Whalen handle?
Daniel James Whalen focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Daniel James Whalen practiced law?
Daniel James Whalen has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Daniel James Whalen go to law school?
Daniel James Whalen earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (—).
How can I contact Daniel James Whalen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1993
Thomas More College B.A. summa cum laude 1990
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1996
Ohio
Admitted: 2008

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