Dana Marie Decapite, Business Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and General
PartneratHahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Cleveland, OH
Practicing business in Cleveland since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Dana Marie Decapite is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. Dana has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
- Based in
- Cleveland, OH
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · General
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and General matters from Cleveland, OH.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dana Marie Decapite: Dana Marie Decapite is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. Dana has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP.
Areas of practice
Dana's practice areas in Cleveland
Dana concentrates on business, estate planning, general, insurance, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dana handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Estate Planning
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General
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Insurance
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Probate
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Business cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Dana takes business matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Dana takes estate planning matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
General cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Dana takes general matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Dana takes insurance matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Cleveland, Ohio
Dana takes probate matters in Cleveland, Ohio. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dana agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dana Marie Decapite, business attorney serving Cleveland
Dana Marie Decapite is a partner based in Cleveland, OH. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and General. Dana has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Dana works from Cleveland, Ohio and takes on business matters across the region.
As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, Dana Marie DeCapite dedicates her practice to estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection planning, prenuptial planning, and estate and trust administration. Dana collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to recommend and draft custom-tailored plans that implement each client’s personal, financial and charitable goals. Dana has extensive experience drafting and interpreting documents ranging from basic estate plans to asset protection and special needs plans. She counsels individuals and fiduciaries on the duties and obligations of trustees, executors and attorneys-in-fact, and assists in the process of entity creation, restructure and transition.
Dana is frequently called upon by various publications and organizations to share her insight into the importance of estate planning. She regularly speaks at continuing legal education seminars and local civic groups to educate other attorneys and the community on estate planning best practices.
Professional History
• Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2018-present
• Associate Attorney, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff, 2014-18
• Associate Attorney, Maria E. Quinn, Co., LPA, 2010-14; Legal Intern, 2010
• Law Clerk, Salvato & O’Toole (f/k/a Navigato & Salvato), 2008-10
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Estate Planning Council offers multi-disciplinary expertise as a guide during uncertain times.
October 15, 2020
It’s All in the Family: Have Your Cake & Eat it (Too)!
October 15, 2020
Presentation to American Cancer Society: Drafting for Trust Beneficiaries with Diminished Capacity
September 25, 2019
Probate Journal of Law: Best Practices for Addressing Beneficiary with Diminished Capacity
May 01, 2019
Presentation at CMBA Seminar: Procedures for Trust Beneficiaries with Diminished Capacity
October 26, 2018
Unwinding the Plan: Modifying and Terminating Irrevocable Trusts
November 01, 2017
Frequently Evaluating Estate Plans Could Save Trouble
September 20, 2017
Estate Planning in a Global Environment
November 06, 2016
Skilled Professionals Needed to Navigate Estate Maze
September 15, 2016
Planning for Oil and Gas Rights
November 08, 2015
Is AB Trust Planning a Notion of the Past?
November 05, 2014
Hot Topics in Charitable Estate Planning
November 03, 2014
Estate Planning for the Disabled
June 01, 2014
Estate Planning from A to Z
November 01, 2013
Last Will and Testament or a Trust?
November 01, 2013
Estate Planning Advice
January 03, 2013
Estate Planning: My Legal Bucket List
January 01, 2013
Oddities and Challenges of Trusts
November 01, 2012
Community Involvement
Rotary Club of Hillcrest Sunrise
Rotary District 6630, Youth Protection Committee
Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, Advancement Committee Member
Awards & Distinctions
The Best Lawyers in America®, Trusts and Estates, 2020-21
Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers®, Estate & Probate, 2020-21
Memberships & Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association, Member
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
Estate Planning Council of Cleveland, President
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
Case Western Reserve University, Estate Planning Advisory Council
How Dana handles business matters
As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, Dana Marie DeCapite dedicates her practice to estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection planning, prenuptial planning, and estate and trust administration. Dana collaborates with individuals, families and businesses to recommend and draft custom-tailored plans that implement each client’s personal, financial and…
The kind of cases Dana takes
Dana reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and general matters in Cleveland and the surrounding Ohio area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dana studied and practices
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. Dean · 2010
Miami University
B.S. Business · 2006
Jurisdictions
Dana's state bar admissions
Florida
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2011 · ACTIVE
Ohio
2010 · ACTIVE
Dana studied at J.D. Dean in The John Marshall Law School and B.S. Business in Miami University.
Law school and academic background
Dana completed J.D. Dean in The John Marshall Law School and B.S. Business in Miami University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dana runs in Ohio is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Dana's professional memberships and bar associations
Ohio State Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
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Locations
Dana Marie Decapite's office in Cleveland
Dana's primary office is at 200 Public Square, Suite 2800, Cleveland, OH, 44114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
200 Public Square, Suite 2800
Cleveland, OH 44114
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How to hire Dana Marie Decapite — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dana usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dana charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dana will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Cleveland, Ohio
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dana
Dana discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dana confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dana's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dana Marie Decapite
How much does it cost to hire Dana for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dana walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dana offer a free consultation?
Dana charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dana's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dana's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Ohio typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dana gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dana take my case if I'm outside Cleveland?
Dana is licensed in Ohio. Matters governed by Ohio law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dana will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dana?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dana will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dana accepting new business clients right now?
Dana's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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