team-member

Scott MacNair

Doylestown, PA

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Daniel M. Keane is a Shareholder in the firm. Dan’s main areas of practice include family law, DUI defense, 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.  In addition to his private practice, Dan currently serves as a Solicitor for the Bucks County Children & Youth Social Services Agency.   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. Currently Dan is serving as the Vice President/President-Elect of the Bucks County Bar Association after serving as a member of the Board of Directors for eight years.  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.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Divorce and separation

Family

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Clemons Richter & Reiss, P.C.2003 South Easton RoadSuite 300Doylestown, PA, 18901 Office (215) 348-1776 Fax (215) 348-9450 2003 South Easton RoadSuite 300Suite 300Doylestown, PA, 18901 Office (215) 348-1776(215) 348-1776 Fax (215) 348-9450(215) 348-9450

Office: (844) 325-6430

Website: N/A

Reviews

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 is 100% real with you is invaluable. Dan is all of those things, and I can't stress that enough. It's also really important to get responses to your issues--even if just to set your mind at ease, and Dan is extremely responsive. Can't say enough good things about him, and if you need a strong lawyer who will listen to you and take care of you, Dan is your guy.

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) after a full evening of celebration. Rather than walking home, which was my original plan, I got behind the wheel and was subsequently arrested for DWI. There was no mistaking the fact that I was intoxicated. I was taken to the hospital where my blood test revealed that I was in the highest tier for penalty purposes. I was facing Jail time and 12 Months Suspended License. In an attempt to reduce my penalty and suspension we petitioned for ARD from the prosecutors office. To our dismay, we were rejected due to a prior offense in another state (that had been expunged). I thought my life was over. A 12 month license suspension would have surely ended my career and would have probably ended my marriage as well. Dan could have accepted the answer. He was already paid for his services, and did his job per our agreement. However, because he cared about me and my family, he didn't give up and found a way to fight... Through some research and leg work, he discovered that the misdemeanor that prevented me from qualifying for ARD would have been only a Summary Offense in PA- thereby making me eligible for ARD. We appealed the initial rejection by the prosecutors office, and based upon the information provided they reconsidered their decision and accepted me into the program. My suspension was now 60 days, no jail and the criminal charge would be expunged after completing a probationary period. This was huge! When I was seeking an attorney to represent me, I was really worried that DUI defense was easy money for the attorney. I thought that I was paying a lot of money for no real representation, as the statutes pretty much define the outcome. However I also knew that I could not go through it alone. I am so glad that I was introduced to Dan. He earned every penny, and I am forever thankful. *Dan was introduced to me by an Attorney and very close friend who declined to take my case- he told me that Dan was my best chance for a good outcome, and that if he were in a similar situation he'd call Dan too!

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 complete confidence.

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 driven individual and I highly reccomend his partnership.

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 directions. I feel as if Dan helped me understand my rights, as well as fought to get me the best PSA available. He was extremely good with his communication as far as getting back to me when he said he would. Even if he had no news, or the news wasn't good, his responses were timely. During this process, I was told by a friend that sometimes you just had to trust your lawyer's advice. I'm glad I listened. There were times when I was confused and uncertain what to do and I trusted him to do what was best for me. I don't regret it at all. Dan has a real passion for what he does and from my perspective was very knowledgeable. My relationship with him during this divorce was a good one. I would be happy to recommend him and will use him again if I ever need a lawyer.

Caryn
February 26, 2015

I recommend Daniel Keane to anybody looking for a lawyer for family law. I've used Dan for the last couple years now, and have been very satisfied with his services. He is extremely honest, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and dedicated. Always easy to get in touch with, and quickly gets back in touch if he is at a conference, in court, etc. Dan is also very fair with prices, and will work with any budget. He also will put it out there that while he has no problem filling out certain paperwork, there is certain simple paperwork we are able to full out ourselves to save a couple hundred. Overall, I am extremely happy with Dan's services and would highly recommend him to anybody!!

A DUI client
February 26, 2015

Being charged with DUI is scary. Dan helped me through the process and got me the best possible result. I will always call Dan if I ever need a lawyer.

Jeanne
February 26, 2015

Dan did a terrific job taking care of the issue I had. He returned phone calls and emails within 24 hours in most cases. At times there were long periods where there was no action happening, perhaps an email or text stating that would have helped to keep me informed. Otherwise all went well with a good conclusion to the case.

Lori
February 26, 2015

I needed an attorney and I wasn't sure where to turn. Dan was recommended to me by a friend who had great things to say about him, and I can't thank my friend enough. Dan jumped in from day one and took control of the case. He kept me informed throughout the process and was always professional and patient. I recommend Dan to anyone who needs an attorney.

anonymous
February 26, 2015

I have known Dan for a while but did not need his services until recently. He was what I expected him to be - responsive and attentive. I will certainly use his services again if the need arises.

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 is 100% real with you is invaluable. Dan is all of those things, and I can't stress that enough. It's also really important to get responses to your issues--even if just to set your mind at ease, and Dan is extremely responsive. Can't say enough good things about him, and if you need a strong lawyer who will listen to you and take care of you, Dan is your guy.

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) after a full evening of celebration. Rather than walking home, which was my original plan, I got behind the wheel and was subsequently arrested for DWI. There was no mistaking the fact that I was intoxicated. I was taken to the hospital where my blood test revealed that I was in the highest tier for penalty purposes. I was facing Jail time and 12 Months Suspended License. In an attempt to reduce my penalty and suspension we petitioned for ARD from the prosecutors office. To our dismay, we were rejected due to a prior offense in another state (that had been expunged). I thought my life was over. A 12 month license suspension would have surely ended my career and would have probably ended my marriage as well. Dan could have accepted the answer. He was already paid for his services, and did his job per our agreement. However, because he cared about me and my family, he didn't give up and found a way to fight... Through some research and leg work, he discovered that the misdemeanor that prevented me from qualifying for ARD would have been only a Summary Offense in PA- thereby making me eligible for ARD. We appealed the initial rejection by the prosecutors office, and based upon the information provided they reconsidered their decision and accepted me into the program. My suspension was now 60 days, no jail and the criminal charge would be expunged after completing a probationary period. This was huge! When I was seeking an attorney to represent me, I was really worried that DUI defense was easy money for the attorney. I thought that I was paying a lot of money for no real representation, as the statutes pretty much define the outcome. However I also knew that I could not go through it alone. I am so glad that I was introduced to Dan. He earned every penny, and I am forever thankful. *Dan was introduced to me by an Attorney and very close friend who declined to take my case- he told me that Dan was my best chance for a good outcome, and that if he were in a similar situation he'd call Dan too!

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 complete confidence.

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 driven individual and I highly reccomend his partnership.

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 directions. I feel as if Dan helped me understand my rights, as well as fought to get me the best PSA available. He was extremely good with his communication as far as getting back to me when he said he would. Even if he had no news, or the news wasn't good, his responses were timely. During this process, I was told by a friend that sometimes you just had to trust your lawyer's advice. I'm glad I listened. There were times when I was confused and uncertain what to do and I trusted him to do what was best for me. I don't regret it at all. Dan has a real passion for what he does and from my perspective was very knowledgeable. My relationship with him during this divorce was a good one. I would be happy to recommend him and will use him again if I ever need a lawyer.

Caryn
February 26, 2015

I recommend Daniel Keane to anybody looking for a lawyer for family law. I've used Dan for the last couple years now, and have been very satisfied with his services. He is extremely honest, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and dedicated. Always easy to get in touch with, and quickly gets back in touch if he is at a conference, in court, etc. Dan is also very fair with prices, and will work with any budget. He also will put it out there that while he has no problem filling out certain paperwork, there is certain simple paperwork we are able to full out ourselves to save a couple hundred. Overall, I am extremely happy with Dan's services and would highly recommend him to anybody!!

A DUI client
February 26, 2015

Being charged with DUI is scary. Dan helped me through the process and got me the best possible result. I will always call Dan if I ever need a lawyer.

Jeanne
February 26, 2015

Dan did a terrific job taking care of the issue I had. He returned phone calls and emails within 24 hours in most cases. At times there were long periods where there was no action happening, perhaps an email or text stating that would have helped to keep me informed. Otherwise all went well with a good conclusion to the case.

Lori
February 26, 2015

I needed an attorney and I wasn't sure where to turn. Dan was recommended to me by a friend who had great things to say about him, and I can't thank my friend enough. Dan jumped in from day one and took control of the case. He kept me informed throughout the process and was always professional and patient. I recommend Dan to anyone who needs an attorney.

anonymous
February 26, 2015

I have known Dan for a while but did not need his services until recently. He was what I expected him to be - responsive and attentive. I will certainly use his services again if the need arises.

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 is 100% real with you is invaluable. Dan is all of those things, and I can't stress that enough. It's also really important to get responses to your issues--even if just to set your mind at ease, and Dan is extremely responsive. Can't say enough good things about him, and if you need a strong lawyer who will listen to you and take care of you, Dan is your guy.

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) after a full evening of celebration. Rather than walking home, which was my original plan, I got behind the wheel and was subsequently arrested for DWI. There was no mistaking the fact that I was intoxicated. I was taken to the hospital where my blood test revealed that I was in the highest tier for penalty purposes. I was facing Jail time and 12 Months Suspended License. In an attempt to reduce my penalty and suspension we petitioned for ARD from the prosecutors office. To our dismay, we were rejected due to a prior offense in another state (that had been expunged). I thought my life was over. A 12 month license suspension would have surely ended my career and would have probably ended my marriage as well. Dan could have accepted the answer. He was already paid for his services, and did his job per our agreement. However, because he cared about me and my family, he didn't give up and found a way to fight... Through some research and leg work, he discovered that the misdemeanor that prevented me from qualifying for ARD would have been only a Summary Offense in PA- thereby making me eligible for ARD. We appealed the initial rejection by the prosecutors office, and based upon the information provided they reconsidered their decision and accepted me into the program. My suspension was now 60 days, no jail and the criminal charge would be expunged after completing a probationary period. This was huge! When I was seeking an attorney to represent me, I was really worried that DUI defense was easy money for the attorney. I thought that I was paying a lot of money for no real representation, as the statutes pretty much define the outcome. However I also knew that I could not go through it alone. I am so glad that I was introduced to Dan. He earned every penny, and I am forever thankful. *Dan was introduced to me by an Attorney and very close friend who declined to take my case- he told me that Dan was my best chance for a good outcome, and that if he were in a similar situation he'd call Dan too!

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 complete confidence.

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 driven individual and I highly reccomend his partnership.

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 directions. I feel as if Dan helped me understand my rights, as well as fought to get me the best PSA available. He was extremely good with his communication as far as getting back to me when he said he would. Even if he had no news, or the news wasn't good, his responses were timely. During this process, I was told by a friend that sometimes you just had to trust your lawyer's advice. I'm glad I listened. There were times when I was confused and uncertain what to do and I trusted him to do what was best for me. I don't regret it at all. Dan has a real passion for what he does and from my perspective was very knowledgeable. My relationship with him during this divorce was a good one. I would be happy to recommend him and will use him again if I ever need a lawyer.

Caryn
February 26, 2015

I recommend Daniel Keane to anybody looking for a lawyer for family law. I've used Dan for the last couple years now, and have been very satisfied with his services. He is extremely honest, knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and dedicated. Always easy to get in touch with, and quickly gets back in touch if he is at a conference, in court, etc. Dan is also very fair with prices, and will work with any budget. He also will put it out there that while he has no problem filling out certain paperwork, there is certain simple paperwork we are able to full out ourselves to save a couple hundred. Overall, I am extremely happy with Dan's services and would highly recommend him to anybody!!

A DUI client
February 26, 2015

Being charged with DUI is scary. Dan helped me through the process and got me the best possible result. I will always call Dan if I ever need a lawyer.

Jeanne
February 26, 2015

Dan did a terrific job taking care of the issue I had. He returned phone calls and emails within 24 hours in most cases. At times there were long periods where there was no action happening, perhaps an email or text stating that would have helped to keep me informed. Otherwise all went well with a good conclusion to the case.

Lori
February 26, 2015

I needed an attorney and I wasn't sure where to turn. Dan was recommended to me by a friend who had great things to say about him, and I can't thank my friend enough. Dan jumped in from day one and took control of the case. He kept me informed throughout the process and was always professional and patient. I recommend Dan to anyone who needs an attorney.

anonymous
February 26, 2015

I have known Dan for a while but did not need his services until recently. He was what I expected him to be - responsive and attentive. I will certainly use his services again if the need arises.