EDUCATION
- University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 2011; magna cum laude; Order of the Coif)
- University of Kentucky (B.A., English & Classics, 2000)
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
MEMBERSHIPS
- Kentucky Bar Association
Dan’s practice covers a broad spectrum. He helps clients navigate the minefield that is the health care industry, dealing with complex regulatory issues, structural and compliance concerns, HIPAA issues, government investigations, and when all else fails, litigation. Dan also helps clients navigate contracting issues, with a particular focus on data security and privacy concerns. Dan also works in trademarks, intellectual property transactions, and related litigation for clients in all types of businesses who are looking to proactively protect their interests.
Dan also specializes in litigation technology, including e-discovery and electronic resource coordination.
Dan served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, where he prosecuted civil health care fraud and assisted US Attorneys’ Offices nationwide with updating their e-discovery platforms, policies, and practices.
Dan is a 2011 graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law, and was a law clerk for United States District Court Chief Judge Jennifer B. Coffman of the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky until 2013. Before law school, Dan developed websites in central Kentucky.
Practice Areas
Publications and Presentations:
- Daniel E. Hancock, You Can Have It, But Can You Hold It?: Treating Domain Names as Tangible Property, 99 Ky. L.J. 185 (2011).
- Contracts and Contract Management, 2024 KBA Corporate House Counsel CLE Seminar.
Community Involvement: Dan serves on the CJA panel for the Western District of Kentucky, providing counsel to criminal defendants unable to pay for counsel.
Dan is a runner, a history nerd, and a toy collector. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids and their two dogs, particularly if that time is at Walt Disney World.