Atty. Daniel "Dan" Passage

Atty. Daniel "Dan" Passage

Dan Passage, Structured Finance Practice Co-Chair, has more than 25 years of experience advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on complex financial transactions, with an emphasis on securitizations and structured finance. He has extensive experience structuring programs for the origination, financing, and securitization of novel asset classes, including Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Bonds, marketplace funded loans, divorce loans, life settlements, premium finance loans, annuities, patent and trademark license royalties, trade receivables, automobile leases, sales co

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About Daniel "Dan" Passage at a glance

Daniel "Dan" Passage is a business attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Winston Taylor LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan Passage, Structured Finance Practice Co-Chair, has more than 25 years of experience advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on complex financial transactions, with an emphasis on securitizations and structured finance
  • He has extensive experience structuring programs for the origination, financing, and securitization of novel asset classes, including Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Bonds, marketplace funded loans, divorce loans, life settlements, premium finance loans, annuities, patent and trademark license royalties, trade receivables, automobile leases, sales contracts and dealer floorplan receivables, collateralized bond and loan obligations (CBOs/CLOs), commercial and residential mortgages, reverse mortgages, credit card receivables, lottery receivables, structured settlements, and solar leases and power purchase agreements
  • Please read more here: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/passage-daniel.html

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel "Dan" Passage's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel "Dan" Passage handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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

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Where is Daniel "Dan" Passage's law office located?
Daniel "Dan" Passage's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Winston Taylor LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel "Dan" Passage handle?
Daniel "Dan" Passage focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Daniel "Dan" Passage go to law school?
Daniel "Dan" Passage earned their education at (J.D., 1995).
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What awards or recognition has Daniel "Dan" Passage received?
Daniel "Dan" Passage's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles); Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law.

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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1995

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- 2026

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