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.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Daniel I. "Dan" Small at a Glance
Daniel I. "Dan" Small is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing 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). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
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Criminal Defense in Boston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Boston Choose Daniel I. "Dan" Small
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel I. "Dan" Small's practice in the field of criminal defense and white collar.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, The Florida Bar and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association, Daniel I. "Dan" Small can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and white collar, Daniel I. "Dan" Small can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Daniel I. "Dan" Small attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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