Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Daniel I. Small at a Glance
Daniel I. Small is a Member based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, white collar, whistleblower, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1979) and Florida (1995). Educated at Harvard Law School J.D. (—) and Harvard College B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel I. Small
- Mr. Daniel I. Small is a lawyer practicing criminal law, false claims act defense, financial investigations and 7 other areas of law
- Daniel I. received a B.A. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Daniel I. practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Boston, MA and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel I. Small's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel I. Small handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Criminal Defense in Boston
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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White Collar Crimes in Boston
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Whistleblower & Retaliation in Boston
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Civil Litigation in Boston
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Government & Administrative Law in Boston
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Daniel I. 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. Small's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, whistleblower, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel I. Small brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and Florida, Daniel I. Small can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower, Daniel I. 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. 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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