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Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Taft completed its merger with Denver’s oldest and third-largest law firm, Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

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Taft is expanding to Southeast Florida on June 30, 2025, with the addition of Mrachek Law, a distinguished litigation firm located in West Palm Beach and Stuart.

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Summary

Dan concentrates his practice in the areas of antitrust, franchise, and distribution. He has more than three decades of trial practice, including antitrust, class action, products liability, and other complex commercial litigation. Dan also regularly counsels clients on antitrust and distribution matters, including analysis of potential antitrust issues arising in mergers and acquisitions and, when required, preparation and filing notification under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Act.

Dan is past chair of the Antitrust Section of the Ohio State Bar Association and is a member of the Cincinnati Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the State of Ohio, United States District Courts for Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio and Southern District of Indiana, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth and Sixth Circuits.

Awards

All Service Areas

Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law (1993)
  • Webster University (1990)
  • University of Maryland (1987)

Admissions

  • Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • Federal - Indiana Southern District Court
  • Federal - Ohio Southern District Court
  • Federal - Ohio Northern District Court
  • State - Ohio

Professional Affiliations

  • Cincinnati Bar Association

    Member

  • Ohio State Bar Association

    Member, Antitrust Section Council
    Past Chair, Antitrust Section Council (2011 – 2013)

Community Involvement

  • American Red Cross, Cincinnati Area Chapter

    Former Member, Board of Directors (2004 – 2010)

  • Butler Technical and Career Development Schools

    Former Member, Board of Education (2000 – 2007)

  • Lakota Family YMCA

    Former Member, Board of Directors (2006 – 2011)

  • Lakota Local School District Board of Education

    Former Member (2000 – 2007)