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
Project Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Cincinnati, OH
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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). Serves clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel P. "Dan" Utt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cincinnati.
Business & Corporate Law in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Cincinnati
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 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.
Cincinnati Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati Choose Daniel P. "Dan" Utt
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 Daniel P. "Dan" Utt's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Daniel P. "Dan" Utt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati-based practice means Daniel P. "Dan" Utt 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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