Daniel Reed is a litigation partner who helps businesses, public entities, contractors, product manufacturers, insurers, and property owners resolve complex disputes in Kentucky and Indiana state and federal courts. His practice focuses on construction litigation, product liability defense, real estate and land-use disputes, insurance defense, and commercial litigation.

Daniel’s work often involves cases where litigation strategy, technical facts, expert testimony, and practical business considerations intersect. He develops case strategy early, identifies the issues most likely to drive the outcome, and works with clients to align litigation decisions with business objectives. Whether preparing a matter for early resolution, mediation, dispositive motion practice, or trial, Daniel focuses on clear analysis, practical judgment, and persuasive advocacy.

He has experience representing clients in disputes involving construction defects, design and project-management issues, product liability claims, premises liability, easements and access rights, zoning and land-use issues, insurance defense, and commercial conflicts. Daniel also values mentorship and helps train younger litigators through hands-on litigation experience.

Professional Experience

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

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

Distinctions

• Recognized by Best Lawyers® as “Ones to Watch" in Litigation - Construction, 2026

Professional Activities

• Head Coach of the University of Louisville Law School's Intrastate Mock Trial Team

• 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.

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Publications

• Young Professional Association of Louisville