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Daniel M. Keane is a Shareholder in the firm. Dan’s main areas of practice include family law, Protection from Abuse representation, DUI defense, adoption, general criminal defense, civil litigation and Orphan’s Court litigation. He is a member of the Bucks County Orphan’s Court Attorney Appointment List from which he receives court appointments to represent parties in guardianship and termination of parental rights litigation matters. He is also a member of the Bucks County Criminal Defense Conflict List from which he receives appointments to represent clients in Juvenile Court, Mental Health Court, Drug Court and Grand Jury.
Dan previously served as a Solicitor for the Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency. In that capacity, Dan represented the Agency in Dependency Court and handled Child Abuse Expunction Hearings in the Pennsylvania Bureau of Hearings and Appeals.
Dan’s family law practice includes representing clients in all domestic matters such as divorce, child and spousal support and child custody. He regularly drafts and negotiates important domestic contracts such as property settlement agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Dan’s civil litigation practice includes contract disputes and collections matters. He works closely with our homeowner and condominium association clients to enforce their rights and, when necessary, litigate the collection of outstanding fees and dues.
Dan is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Following law school Dan spent seven years in the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office where he served as an Assistant District Attorney until being promoted to Chief Deputy District Attorney. While in the DA’s Office, Dan prosecuted more than 1000 DUI cases and personally argued before the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Dan was one of only five trial coordinators during his time in the DA’s Office and prosecuted homicide by vehicle and murder cases. He also served as the Chief of Narcotics Prosecutions for several years where he oversaw the prosecution of every drug related crime in Bucks County. Dan draws on these experiences when representing individuals who have been charged with Driving Under the Influence, Drug Possession and Delivery, Simple Assault and Theft.
Dan has been active in the Bucks County Bar Association since 2007. Dan was a member of the Board of Directors for eight years before being elected Board Secretary in 2018 and then Board President in 2020. He also serves in the Family Law, Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Sections of the bar association.
Dan is also active in the community. Before joining the Board of Directors of the Bucks County Bar Association, Dan served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County. Dan also previously served on the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County Bar Foundation.
Dan is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and State of New Jersey and is admitted to practice law before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2001
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2000
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Posted by Chris | April 28, 2015
Dan is the best. Unfortunately my divorce/custody situation is high conflict, but Dan is always a voice of reason. He is incredibly down-to-earth and always gives advice that is grounded, trustworthy, helpful, and real. In these situations, having someone who knows the ins and outs of the system and ...
Posted by Christopher | March 6, 2015
Dan went above and beyond to help with my DUI defense. With his help and hard work, I was able to avoid certain disaster in my life- Family, Financial, Career... He is a Life Saver and I'm forever grateful. A few years ago I made a terrible mistake. I left the bar on St. Partick's day (night) af...
Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2015
I spoke with Dan for the first time and immediately trusted him. His expert knowledge of the legal system made him the perfect choice to handle all of my personal matters. I will not use any other attorney in the future as long as Dan is available. I have recommended him to several people with comple...
Posted by RJ Burnes | February 28, 2015
I engaged Dan Keane of Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on a number of family law issues. Keane was able to provide me knowledgeable and timely service on all of my needs. His responses were informative and the level of detail superior to any other experience. In short, Keane is a results...
Posted by Donna | February 27, 2015
Dan represented me in a divorce case for a little over a year. During that time, I counted on Dan to guide me through the process. He was always professional, yet I got the feeling he genuinely wanted me to succeed post divorce. Having no knowledge of this process, I needed a lot of step by step ...
"Dan is a bright, focused, and trustworthy attorney. I have relied on him to help several of my clients with criminal matters. He has earned my strongest endorsement."
"Daniel Keane is the attorney I trust to refer any Pennsylvania criminal defense or family law matters. He is reliable and proficient in representing those that need his help the most. Having known him for over ten years, I can confidently state that he takes referrals very seriously and I know that the clients I refer to him will receive excellent representation."
"On several criminal matters, Daniel Keane and I were opposing counsel. In each case, I was impressed by Mr. Keane's case preparation and thorough understanding of the legal matters involved. Moreover, Mr. Keane was a zealous advocate who displayed excellent trial skills at all times."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Dan is a tireless worker who always knows the law and the facts and has a wonderful ability to weave the two together in a way that gets the best result for his client."
"Dan is an extremely capable and experienced attorney. He is able to handle the most difficult and complex criminal litigation with ease. He is a true gentleman with the utmost respect for his clients, opponents, and the law."
"Dan is a highly skilled and energetic attorney. He is known for his diligence, uncompromising attention to detail and his professional attention to his clients. Dan spent seven years as a prosecutor in Bucks County and rose through the ranks to become a Deputy District Attorney. While at the DA's Office Dan prosecuted a number of high profile cases and earned the respect of all those who knew him and worked with him. Dan's commitment to providing high quality service to his clients, his ethical standards, and his extensive connections in the local community clearly make him a rising star in Bucks County."
"Dan has a great deal of experience and knowledge of commercial litigation issues and I would recommend him for anyone in need of his services."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2022
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2022
Super Lawyer - Family Law, SuperLawyers Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Family Law Attorney in Pennsylvania, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Awesome Attorney - Family Law, Suburban Life Magazine Bucks County
2012
Awesome Attorney - Criminal Defense, Suburban Life Magazine Bucks County
2011
Outstanding Leadership, Bucks County Bar Associaiton
2011
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine Bucks County
2010
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine Bucks County
2000
Semesters Honors, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
2015 - Present
Shareholder, Clemons, Richter & Reiss, P.C.
2011 - 2015
Associate, Clemons Richter & Reiss, P.C.
2007 - 2011
Associate, Law Office of Williams & Scheetz
2005 - 2007
Chief Deputy District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2005
Senior Deputy District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2006
Chief of Narcotics Prosecutions, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2002 - 2003
Deputy District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2000 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney's Office
2007 - Present
Bucks County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaMember
2021 - 2021
Bucks County Bar AssociationImmediate Past President
2021 - 2021
Bucks County Bar Charitable FoundationBoard of Trustees
2020 - 2020
Bucks County Bar AssociationPresident
2019 - 2019
Bucks County Bar AssociationVice President / President-Elect
2017 - 2018
Bucks County Bar AssociationBoard Secretary
2016 - 2016
Bucks County Bar Association, Bench Bar CommitteeCo-Chair
2015 - 2015
Bucks County Bar Association, Member Services CommitteeChair
2013 - 2013
Bucks County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference CommitteeChair
2013 - 2014
Bucks County Bar Charitable FoundationBoard of Trustees
2012 - 2012
Bucks County Bar Association, Merit Selection CommitteeMember
2012 - 2012
Bucks County Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference CommitteeMember
2012 - 2012
Bucks County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Executive CommitteeMember
2011 - 2016
Bucks County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - 2011
Bucks County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChair
2002 - 2005
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks CountyBoard of Directors
1996 - 1997
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor SocietyMember
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Evidence for Family Law Attorneys
2015
Parental Visitation in Dependency Matters
2015
Roadblocks to Resolution
2012
Juror Use of Technology During Trial
2011
Electronic Discovery
2010
Litigating Civil and Criminal Jury Trials in Bucks County
2008
2008
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