Daniel C. Urban

Dan Urban serves as Chairperson of the Firm’s Board of Directors, is the Firm’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Executive Committee.

As Chairperson of the Corporate and Business Transactions Department, Dan’s practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, business succession planning, and counseling closely-held businesses on all aspects of corporate and business law.

As a director for numerous closely-held and family-owned business clients, Dan has a broad range of experience in guiding his clients and their boards through strategic and organizational planning and in effectively managing those clients’ affairs consistent with the existing corporate governance framework. He understands the opportunities and challenges inherent in closely-held and family owned businesses and has successfully directed his clients in capitalizing on opportunities and meeting challenges in this setting.

Dan prides himself in being a strong advocate for his clients while still looking for workable solutions to every issue they face.

Education

1996 – Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., cum laude)
1993 – Yale University (B.A.)

Admissions

State of Ohio
State of Illinois

Professional & Civic Affiliations

Ohio State Bar Association
Lorain County Bar Association
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland (2021-Present)
Yale Alumni Association of Cleveland
Avon City Councilman and Legal Committee Chairperson (2005-2016)
Leadership Cleveland (2019)
French Creek YMCA Advisory Board (2023-Present)

Get to Know Daniel...

What are your hobbies, interests, or talents outside of law?

I play golf when I can. I was taught the game at a young age by my father and my uncle. Some of my best memories as a kid are slinging my bag over my shoulder and walking next to them on a sunny Summer day or perfectly cool Fall afternoon. I have made so many wonderful friends playing the game. What I enjoy most is the challenge the game presents each and every time I play. Golf is a beautifully impossible puzzle that will never be solved. But I sure keep trying.

What is your favorite thing about living in Northeast Ohio?

I grew up in Brook Park. I have lived in Northeast Ohio all my life. It is a great place to be from and to raise a family. My favorite thing about living here is that we have everything you could ever want – three professional sports teams, a world class orchestra, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, incredible restaurants, great communities, and Midwestern nice people – all within an easily manageable geographic area.

What else should we know about you?

I have always loved sports. I grew up playing them all. There are so many valuable life lessons that can be learned from sports – how to win with humility, lose with grace, deal with adversity, and bounce back from failure – just to name a few. Today, I am a youth coach for football, basketball, and baseball. I enjoy teaching the fundamentals, as well as how to work as a team to achieve success.