Daniel Lee McGookey

Daniel Lee McGookey

3.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 46 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Sandusky, OH
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Residential, Land Use & Zoning

225 Meigs Street, Sandusky, OH

About Daniel

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 46 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McGookey Law Offices

225 Meigs Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

McGookey Law Offices

124 Middle Avenue, Suite 500, Elyria, OH, 44035

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Daniel Lee McGookey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Patti | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Best foreclosure defense ever

We called McGookey Law office when our mortgage servicer started returning our mortgage payments & blocked us from getting a refinance. We did everything we were instructed to do on the CFPB website & the credit counselors on the paperwork provided by Ocwen (5 complaints to the CFPB, contacted the S...tate Attorney General, etc). Dan & Kate stepped in and understood that we were being wrongfully sued for foreclosure. We kept all of the documents & provided it all to our attorneys, this information was crucial in getting Ocwen to admit that the statements sent to us were full of errors, among other things. The staff made us feel at ease and its obvious they work as a team to assist their clients. This case is still ongoing, but we are sure we called the right attorneys to get this wrongful foreclosure matter taken care of. We would recommend this firm to anyone being victimized by their mortgage servicer.

Posted by Ann | August 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

client on a foreclosure action

McGookey Law has been especially helpful in taking our personal needs and goals into account as we work towards a win on this action. When we've had questions about what is likely to happen as the next step or two, they've provided us simple explanations and likely timelines without making promises w...hich they cannot do. sigh........ promises would be impossible to keep as we cannot predict what they court will do and thus are working towards a settlement with the bank.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2016 | Foreclosure

Foreclosure Defender in name only

This lawyer touts that he is knowledgable about foreclosures when really all he does is take a retainer fee and do nothing. He uses the same boiler plate complaints for the majority of his cases and does nothing to actually help the homeowner. You are better off doing the legal work yourself than hir...ing this man and his firm. You will for sure have a better chance of keeping it. I'm still seeking over $13,000 in fees returned for work he didn't do. Avoid.

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Daniel Lee McGookey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Simonoff

Foreclosure lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a result of both of our passions for saving our neighbors homes I have had an opportunity to meet with Dan on a number of occasion. He is very passionate about the area of Law and I believe is innovating defenses for homeowners based on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) rules on Mortgage Servicing. I must say his passion is infectious. Dan gets results."

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William Masters

Real estate lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Several years ago, Dan and I tried a case together. It was probably the most complex legal matter that I had ever been involved in during 30 years of my career. There were roughly 14 different lawyers involved in this claim,11 of them represented the various Defendants. Defense counsel were from all over Ohio and also from out of state. We litigated this matter to a verdict that was extremely favorable to our clients. Dan is an incredible intellect and an aggressive litigator. I would gladly have him on my side again. He was a pleasure to work with and our litigation styles complimented one another's skill sets so to get the best result possible for our clients. He is forward thinking and detail oriented. What more could anyone ask for from their legal representative."

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John Frankel

Foreclosure lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dan for many years. I've worked with him and also had Dan as "opposing Counsel" in matters. Dan has always zealously protected his clients interests, yet conduced himself with professional decorum."

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Shawn Newman

Foreclosure lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am an attorney and business law professor in Washington State and learned about Dan McGookey via a national network of foreclosure defense attorneys. As author David Dayen writes in his book "Chain of Title", "Nobody goes to law school to learn about foreclosures." Yet your home is the biggest investment most people will make in their lifetime. Dan McGookey is one of the few trial attorneys who understands the complexities of foreclosure, securitization and defenses. Dan is a nationally recognized leader in foreclosure defense. I frequently call upon him for his perspective on constantly evolving foreclosure issues. Dan and his terrific staff have always been very professional and gracious. As a practicing attorney for over 30 years myself, I highly recommend Dan McGookey."

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Victor Kademenos

Foreclosure lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney McGookey for over 15 years. He is a fellow lawyer in our town and I have always found him to be competent and a passionate advocate for his clients. I endorse Attorney Dan McGookey."

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Troy Wisehart

Litigation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan Always represents his clients zealously."

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John Murray

Foreclosure lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachary Simonoff

Foreclosure lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, McGookey Law Offices

1979 - 2016

Attorney, Private Practice

Associations

2016 - Present

Lorain County Bar Association

member

2014 - Present

Columbus Bar Association

Member

1979 - Present

Bar Association of Erie County

Member

1979 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

1992 - 2000

American Bar Associations, Litigation Section

Member

1992 - 2000

American Bar Associations,Tort and Insurance Practice Section

Member

1992 - 2000

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America,Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section

Member

1979 - 2000

Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. Bank vs. George

Summary Judgment Reversed

U.S. Bank vs. Zokle

Summary Judgment Reversed

U.S. Bank vs. McGinn

Summary Judgment Reversed

HSBC vs. Edmon

Summary Judgment Reversed

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Education

1979

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Notre Dame

B.B.A

Publications

2016

Sandusky Register-on line Foreclsoure Stories

2016

Sandusky Register Guest Column Ohio Supreme Court Hands Homeowners a Victory

2016

Languages

English

Spanish

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