About Daniel Lodar

Representative Experience

• Representing a homebuilder in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving Pennsylvania’s construction statute of repose. Aloia, et al. v. Diament Building Corp., No. 89 MAP 2024 (Pa.) (pending).

• Representing Harrisburg City Council in a lawsuit filed by Mayor Wanda R.D. Williams concerning Council’s decision to not fund four positions as part of the City’s 2026 budget. As part of the lawsuit, successfully defeated a preliminary and permanent injunction sought by the Mayor and successfully obtained dismissal of the lawsuit. Williams v. Harrisburg City Council, No. 2026-CV-00140 (Dauphin Cnty. Ct. Com. Pl.). Case featured in PennLive, TheBurg, Fox43, ABC27, and other media outlets.

• Represented a group of casinos at trial before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court as part of its original jurisdiction and on an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a case concerning the legality of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s iLottery program. Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., et al. v. Department of Revenue, 306 A.3d 319 (Pa. 2023).

• Represented a Fortune 500 company in CERCLA and RCRA litigation in Wisconsin federal court in which the plaintiff sought nearly $30 million in past and future response costs and declaratory relief. After a two-week bench trial, the court awarded the plaintiff $0 in past response costs, reduced the plaintiff’s requested allocation of future response costs to the company by more than 40%, and dismissed the plaintiff’s RCRA claim. Barclay Lofts LLC, et al. v. PPG Industries, et al., 2:20-CV-01694 (D. Wis.).

• Represented Chester County in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concerning a challenge to the City of Chester’s attempt to acquire the assets of the Chester Water Authority. In re Chester Water Authority, ___ A.3d ___, 2026 WL 168066 (Pa. 2026). Successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to grant review of the appeal.

• Represented a publicly traded electric vehicle manufacturer against another publicly traded electric vehicle manufacturer in a tortious interference case in Arizona federal court involving more than $25 million in damages. Lion Electric Company v. Nikola Corporation, 2:23-CV-00372 (D. Ariz.).

• Represented a company in a lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court as part of its original jurisdiction involving DOH’s attempt to restrict attendance at the Carlisle Car Show pursuant to various orders issued by then-Governor Wolf and then-Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine in connection with the COVID-19 epidemic. As part of that lawsuit, successfully defeated a preliminary injunction sought by DOH. Department of Health v. Carlisle Productions, Inc. d/b/a Carlisle Events, No. 350 MD 2020 (Pa. Commw. Ct.).

• Represented the Scranton Diocese as amicus curiae in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving the statute of limitations for civil sexual abuse claims. Rice v. Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, 255 A.3d 237 (Pa. 2021). As part of the appeal, provided substantial assistance to the appellants, including assisting them with successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to grant review of the appeal. Also quoted in the AP article, “Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on state court decision” (Aug. 14, 2020).

• Representing a franchisee against a nationwide franchisor in a breach of contract case pending in Pennsylvania federal court. As part of the representation, successfully defeated a preliminary injunction sought by the franchisor. Koala Insulation Franchisor, LLC v. Lotus & The Rooster Holdings Company, et al., No. 1:25-CV-01008 (M.D. Pa.) (pending).

• Representing a former C-suite executive in a civil conspiracy case before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court as part of its original jurisdiction brought by the Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner in his capacity as Statutory Rehabilitator of Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP); the Commissioner is seeking over $500 million in damages. Humphreys v. Wegner, et al., No. 1 SHP 2020 (Pa. Commw. Ct.) (pending).

• Represented a nationwide flooring company in a non-competition/non-solicitation/theft of information case against a competitor and three former employees pending in Pennsylvania state court. Floormax Direct LLC t/b/d/a FloorMax USA v. Rahman, et al., No. 2025-CV-02469 (Dauphin Cnty. Ct. Com. Pl.). As part of the representation, successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against one of the individual defendants.

• Representing the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, UPMC, Uber Technologies, Inc., and 15 other organizations as amicus curiae in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Superior Court concerning the scope of the Fair Share Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102. Holland v. WM Operating, LLC, et al., Nos. 4 EDA 2025 & 3380 EDA 2024 (Pa. Super. Ct.) (pending). Amicus brief featured in the article, “Pa. Biz Groups, Providers, Uber Want Fault Loophole Closed,” Law360 (Aug. 21, 2025).

• Representing an estate in a breach of contract case pending in Pennsylvania state court concerning an alleged right of first refusal. As part of the representation, successfully defeated a preliminary injunction sought by the management agent of the properties in question. JLD Property Management Group, Inc., et al. v. Estate of Harold D. Dumm, et al., No. 2024-CV-07085 (Dauphin Ctny. Ct. Com. Pl.) (pending).

• Represented the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and other trade associations and businesses as amicus curiae in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concerning the standard of proof required to establish forum non conveniens for a case involving an in-state plaintiff. Tranter v. Z & D Tour, Inc., 343 A.3d 1106 (Pa. 2025). Amicus brief quoted in article, “Industry Groups Back Appeal of Ruling They Claim ‘Would Effectively Abolish Venue’ in Pa.,” The Legal Intelligencer (June 17, 2024).

• Represented a trade association in Pennsylvania federal court in a case concerning a constitutional challenge to the City of Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning ordinance. Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh v. City of Pittsburgh, et al., No. 2:22-CV-00706 (W.D. Pa.) (pending). Complaint featured in the article, “Builders Sue To Stop Pittsburgh’s ‘Inclusionary Zoning’ Rule,” Law360 (May 12, 2022).

• Represented a school district in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court involving media access to student records. Central Dauphin School District v. Hawkins, et al., 286 A.3d 726 (Pa. 2022). Successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to grant review of the appeal and presented oral argument to the Court.

• Represented the putative debtor in an involuntary bankruptcy before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. In re Deluxe Building Solutions, LLC, No. 5:21-BK-00534 (Bankr. M.D. Pa.). As part of the representation, participated in nine non-consecutive days of evidentiary hearings on the putative debtor’s motion to dismiss.

• Represented a publicly traded company in an appeal of a multi-million-dollar verdict before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The Bert Company v. Turk, et al., 298 A.3d 44 (Pa. 2023). Appeal involved, among other issues, the calculation of the constitutionally permissible ratio of compensatory-to-punitive damages in multidefendant cases. Successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to grant review of the appeal.

• Represented a leading provider of integrated specialty services to the global industrial, commercial, and infrastructure markets in Brand Energy & Infrastructure Servs., et al. v. Irex Corporation, et al., No. 5:16-CV-02499 (E.D. Pa.). Regarded as one of the leading cases nationally on the retroactive application of the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836.

• Representing the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, and other trade associations as amicus curiae in an appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of the statutory damage caps established in Section 8528 of the Pennsylvania Sovereign Immunity Act. Freilich v. SEPTA, No. 10 EAP 2024 (Pa.) (pending). Amicus brief featured in the article, “Chamber Tells Pa. Justices To Keep Gov’t Suit Damages Cap,” Law360 (Aug. 5, 2024).

• Represented a 50-50 owner of a limited liability company in a shareholder dispute before the Centre County Court of Common Pleas and Tioga County Court of Common Pleas. Shaner, et al. v. Hendrick, et al., 2013-4525 (Centre Cnty. Ct. Com. Pl.); Hendrick, et al. v. Shaner, et al., No. 974-CV-2013 (Tioga Cnty. Ct. Com. Pl.). These companion cases involved the allegation that the other owner breached his fiduciary duties to the company, resulting in over $38 million in damages.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
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  • Criminal Law 1
    • DUI/DWI
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    • Contested Adoption
    • Adoption Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Italian
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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $598/hr
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Technical Consultant
    Firm Name
    Cooper and Smith
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
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  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 35%

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Pennsylvania
    1995, Nevada
    1997, New Jersey
    1994, New York
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  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    San Mateo Law School
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Benjamin Franklin University (Test)
    B.S.
    Philosophy & Political Science

    Kirkwood Community College

    Rowan University
    Class of 2014
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    Honor test 1, Test 2 Honors
  • Special Agencies
    Federal Trade Commission, 1999
    Commission on Lender Law.
  • Military Service
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  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Skiing, Camping, Hiking.

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Technical Consultant at Cooper and Smith
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    Yes, Daniel Lodar is admitted to practice in Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
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    Daniel Lodar speaks Italian.
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