Daniel Keller is an associate in Dickinson Wright’s Columbus office and a member of the firm’s taxation practice, where he advises businesses and individuals on a wide range of federal, state, and local tax matters. His practice includes tax planning, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, entity restructurings, estate and wealth transfer planning, nonprofit organizations, and real estate transactions.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Dan represented clients in matters involving business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, nonprofit formation, commercial real estate transactions, and property tax matters. Dan has earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, further strengthening his knowledge of sophisticated tax planning strategies.
Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Dan represented clients in matters involving business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, nonprofit formation, commercial real estate transactions, and property tax matters. Dan has earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, further strengthening his knowledge of sophisticated tax planning strategies.
Education & Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
L.L.M., Taxation, 2026- Dean’s Graduate Award
The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
J.D., 2024- Full-Tuition Scholarship
- Ohio State Law Journal, Associate Editor
- President, Advocates for Children
Baylor University
M. A., Political Science, 2020Ashland University
B.A., Political Science and History, 2017- summa cum laude
Bar Admission
Prominent Assignments
- Provided strategic guidance for sales of businesses, including several F reorganizations.
- Restructured real estate holding companies to obtain tax deferral.
- Assisted with numerous large Section 1031 exchanges, preparing purchase agreements and related transaction documents.
- Helped corporation obtain large commercial real property tax remittance.
- Prepared tax strategy memoranda addressing complex business reorganizations, wealth transfer planning, nonprofit transactions, and retirement planning.
Professional Involvement
- Member, American Bar Association (ABA), Section of Taxation, Outreach and Inclusion Committee
- Co-Host, The ABA’s People in Tax Podcast
Community Involvement
- Founder, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site
- Former Steering Committee Member, Ashland Young Professionals
- Former Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Publications/Presentations
- Author, “Tariffs Post-Learning Resources: A Review of Executive Authority,” Tax Notes International, March 2026
- Presenter, “Types of Trusts and How They’re Taxed,” National Business Institute CLE, August 2025
- Author, “Taxing the Constitution: Are Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Legal?,” Starting Points Journal, October 2024