February 2024
Holland & Knight Partner and veteran litigator Dan Small has authored a new book, Lessons Learned from a Life on Trial, published by the American Bar Association (ABA). The book includes stories of landmark cases that Mr. Small worked on and provides insight on what these cases can teach trial lawyers. The book was released on Feb. 8 and is available to purchase on the ABA website
In Lessons Learned , Mr. Small brings together his knowledge of trials and teaching, recounting stories of real cases from around the country that are entertaining, thought-provoking and enlightening. Mr. Small's teachings are invaluable for both young lawyers and experienced hands, as the book serves as a tool for practicing attorneys to become better trial lawyers and more appreciative students of the process.
A partner in Holland & Knight's Boston and Miami offices, Mr. Small is a former federal prosecutor. His extensive litigation practice focuses on witness preparation, government and internal investigations, white-collar criminal law and complex civil litigation.
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. He is also a frequent television, radio and newspaper commentator, as well as the host of two Holland & Knight podcast series: Powerful Witness Prep and T he T rial Lawyer's Handbook
Praise for Lessons Learned
• "This well-written and enjoyable book will fascinate anyone interested in the sometimes fraught relationship between politics and criminal law in the United States." – William F. Weld, former U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division and Massachusetts Governor
• "He puts his remarkable skills as a trial lawyer, and these great stories of lessons learned, together to make him a highly effective and beloved teacher of trial practice." – Ronald Sullivan Jr., professor at Harvard Law School and faculty director of the Harvard Criminal Justice Institute and Harvard Trial Advocacy Workshop
• "Dan Small is a great trial lawyer, adviser, mentor and teacher. He does all those things often through his powerful storytelling abilities. Regardless of your age or experience, his 'lessons learned' stories will make you a better trial lawyer." – Holland & Knight Partner Willy Ferrer, former U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Florida
• "This book … is replete with not only great trial stories but great insights and lessons learned about courts, witnesses, trial preparation and strategies that every aspiring and practicing trial lawyer can learn from." – Hon. Robert J. Cordy, former Associate Justice (retired), Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Contact the Author
Daniel I. Small Partner | Miami and Boston
305.789.7788
617.854.1453
dan.small@hklaw.com
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