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Daniel A. Minkler


With international contracting and merger and acquisition experience, Dan has been helping US manufacturers grow and expand into worldwide markets.

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions, Dan is relied upon for his ability to effectively negotiate contracts and to develop creative solutions to complete deals.   Dan has extensive experience in handling complex transactions that involve:

  • Acquisitions
  • Asset Based Finance
  • Business Divestitures
  • Business Valuation
  • Change in Control Agreements
  • Credit Enhancement
  • Corporate Reorganization
  • Commercial Loans
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Equity Investments
  • Industrial Development Bonds
  • International Commercial Contracts
  • Letters of Credit
  • Loan Restructuring
  • Loan Workouts
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Secured Financing
  • Spin-Offs
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Tax Exempt Bonds

He provides representation to boards of directors and regularly counsels senior decision makers of manufacturers, professional medical practices and emerging growth companies on business matters related to:

  • Air Rights
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Fiduciary Law
  • Corporate Tax Planning
  • Commercial Collections
  • Commercial Leasing (Equipment, Offices & Vehicles)
  • Commercial Liability
  • Commercial Real Estate Matters
  • Construction Contracts
  • Covenants Not To Compete
  • E-commerce
  • Employment
  • Executive Compensation
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Intellectual Property
  • Information Technology Contracts & Licensing
  • Mortgage Financing
  • Oil & Gas Leasing
  • Products Liability Insurance Coverage
  • Real Estate 1031 Tax Exchanges
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trademark Licensing
  • Warehousing

Dan also advises corporate executives on wealth preservation strategies that include high-end estate planning, business succession planning and limited liability company formations.

A retired professional race car driver, Dan holds the distinction of being the 1999 Sports Car Club of America GT-5 National Champion. He also is an instrument rated private pilot and counsels clients in Aviation Law related areas such as:

  • Aircraft Acquisitions
  • Aircraft Finance and Leasing
  • Aircraft Sales
  • Aircraft Tax Free Exchanges

Dan joined Day Ketterer in 1979 and is a member of the American, Ohio State and Stark County Bar Associations.

 Education

  • Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D. 1979 summa cum laude, Class Rank: 1st
  • Colgate University, M.A.T. 1978
  • University of Idaho, B.S. 1974

Courts

  • Ohio Courts
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court

Community Activities

  • Malone Associates
  • NE Ohio Region of Sports Car Club of America
  • AOPA

Achievements

  • 97th percentile of all Ohio Bar admission applicants on the multi- state bar examination
  • Research Editor for the Cleveland State Law Review
  • Listed The Best Lawyers in America® 2007- 2010, (Mergers & Acquisitions Law)
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV® Peer Review Rated

To reach Dan,  please e-mail him at daminkler@day-ketterer.com or call him direct at 330.458.2159.