Overview
Experience
Credentials

Daniel P. Reed is a member of Wyatt’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team. Daniel is an experienced litigation attorney known for his exceptional courtroom skills and strategic approach to resolving disputes. With a broad practice encompassing construction litigation, product liability defense, real estate disputes, zoning and land use matters, and insurance defense, to name a few, Daniel has successfully represented a diverse range of clients across industries. Whether advocating for his clients in trial or negotiating reasonable outcomes outside the courtroom, Daniel’s calm, yet determined demeanor and analytical precision set him apart as a trusted legal advocate.

Daniel’s extensive experience equips him to handle even the most complex and multifaceted legal challenges. He is adept at tailoring his strategies to meet the unique needs of each case, understanding that every dispute requires a customized approach to achieve the best possible outcome. From protecting contractors and developers in high-stakes construction disputes to defending manufacturers in product liability cases, Daniel leverages innovative solutions to navigate intricate legal landscapes and safeguard his clients’ interests.

Clients and colleagues alike value Daniel for his unwavering commitment to achieving favorable results. Whether resolving disputes through skillful negotiation or litigating with tenacity and precision, he is dedicated to delivering exceptional representation. Daniel’s breadth of knowledge, strategic insight, and composed determination equip him to offer unparalleled service and results-oriented advocacy for any dispute.

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REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

  • Represents companies in product liability litigation. Has represented an international GPS manufacturer, a nation-wide firearms manufacturer, and a global fast food restaurant in product liability litigation.  
  • Advises public and private construction owners, general and specialty contractors, material suppliers, design professionals and bonding companies on engineering and construction-related issues.
  • Represents clients in commercial real estate disputes and construction litigation.
  • Represents clients in litigation related to zoning and land use.
  • Represented city in zoning appeal litigation regarding commercial development.
  • Represented national nonprofit organization in eminent domain action.
  • Represents employers in defense of employment claims including retaliation, race, and gender discrimination claims.
  • Represents clients in complex trust disputes and will contest litigation.
  • Represented commercial client against claims brought under the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act.
  • Represents a variety of clients in cases on appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

EDUCATION

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Louisville

  • Editor in Chief, University of Louisville Law Review
  • Mock Trial Champion and Finalist for Best Advocate Award
  • Kentucky Mock Trial Competition
  • Semi-Finalist, Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition
  • CALI Award for Trial Practice
  • Member, The Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court
  • Certificate of Accomplishment in Litigation Skills

B.S. University of Louisville (Political Science)

  • Political Science Honors Society

ADMISSIONS

  • Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clerk for the Honorable Edward B. Atkins, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, 2016-2017

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

  • Young Professional Association of Louisville
  • Head Coach of the University of Louisville Law School’s Intrastate Mock Trial Team