In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explores the critical issue of false testimony and its damaging effects on the justice system. Centered on the case of...more
7/22/2025
/ Criminal Convictions ,
Criminal Justice Reform ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Ethics ,
Evidence ,
False Statements ,
Investigations ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legal Ethics ,
Trial Attorneys ,
Trial Practice Guidance ,
Witnesses
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the evolution of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute. As a young lawyer with the U.S....more
7/15/2025
/ Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Ethics ,
Expert Testimony ,
Indictments ,
Investigations ,
Legal Ethics ,
Litigation Strategies ,
RICO ,
Trial Attorneys ,
Trial Practice Guidance ,
Trial Preparation
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small begins a multi-part examination of a drug trafficking and corruption case in Appling County, Georgia. As increased law enforcement efforts in...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small recounts the challenges he faced during the Farmers Export grain elevator explosion trial. He emphasizes the importance of...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about his experience working in the Hyattsville, Maryland, Magistrate's Court and handling everyday cases involving ordinary...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on his early experiences in trial law as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the U.S. Magistrate's Court in Hyattsville,...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small reflects on essential principles for trial lawyers, emphasizing the importance of clarity and organization in presenting...more
In the final episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "The Ethical Witness: Ethical Deposition Conduct," litigation attorney Dan Small discusses the importance of ethical conduct during a deposition. Mr....more
In the fourth episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "Finding the Balance," litigation attorney Dan Small draws a parallel between witness preparation and translating different languages. Mr. Small also...more
6/30/2022
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Disclosure ,
Discovery ,
Evidence ,
Expert Testimony ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Federal Rules of Evidence ,
Legal Ethics ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Trial Practice Guidance ,
Trial Preparation ,
Witness Preparation ,
Witnesses
In the third episode of his "Ethical Witness Preparation" podcast series, "A Tortured Journey with the Lying Witness," litigation attorney Dan Small takes an in-depth look at a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule and...more
6/17/2022
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Ethical Standards ,
Evidence ,
Expert Testimony ,
Federal Rules of Evidence ,
Legal Ethics ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Trial Preparation ,
Witness Preparation ,
Witnesses