Atty. Daniel I. "Dan" Small

Atty. Daniel I. "Dan" Small

Dan Small practices in the area of litigation, focusing on witness preparation, government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal law and complex civil litigation. He has extensive investigation, jury trial and other litigation experience.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel I. "Dan" Small at a glance

Daniel I. "Dan" Small is an attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practforg at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan Small practices in the area of litigation, focusing on witness preparation, government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal law and complex civil litigation
  • He has extensive investigation, jury trial and other litigation experience
  • Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Small was a prosecutor for the U.S
  • Department of Justice, during which time he tried RICO, corruption, financial and regulatory cases
  • Mr. Small received various awards and commendations for his work
  • He also was General Counsel for a publicly traded healthcare management firm, where he oversaw in-house legal and risk management staff, outside counsel, litigation, compliance, and facility, entity and physician contracting
  • Mr. Small has written several books on litigation for the ABA, including Preparing Witnesses and Going To Trial, that are used in CLE programs he gives throughout the country, and was a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
  • He is a frequent television, radio and newspaper commentator
  • Mr. Small has represented witnesses, plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of internal and external investigations, administrative proceedings, and civil and criminal litigation
  • These have included issues relating to healthcare entities, education institutions, financial institutions and others

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practforg law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Daniel I. "Dan" Small's law office located?
Daniel I. "Dan" Small's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Daniel I. "Dan" Small go to law school?
Daniel I. "Dan" Small earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
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What awards or recognition has Daniel I. "Dan" Small receiandd?
Daniel I. "Dan" Small's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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