About Dan Finn

Dan began his career as an associate in a busy downtown Boston law firm where he was exposed to a wide variety of civil matters, including commercial and divorce litigation. In the evenings, he worked to obtain an LL.M. degree in taxation.

In 1981, he was hired as an associate to do tax work and some litigation at a four-lawyer firm eventually known as Kassler & Feuer, P.C.

It wasn't long before his litigation practice subsumed his tax practice. In 1984 he became a partner in the firm, which would eventually grow to 33 lawyers. He served as head of the firm’s litigation department for 8 years.

Since 1999, he has been self-employed as a sole practitioner with a growing collaborative practice, primarily in family law.

"My goal is to develop a relationship built on mutual trust and respect. I take my role as counselor seriously - in listening to you, addressing your needs and concerns, and advising you."

Professional Ratings

"A-V" rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standing that can be given a lawyer based upon results of surveys of judges and other lawyers.

Listed among Boston's Best Lawyers, Collaborative Law, Family Law, Boston Globe, 2008, 2009, and 2010

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Collaborative Law, Family Law, regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence and based on a rigorous peer-review survey, 2008, 2009 and 2010.


Credentials

BS in Business Administration Boston University, College of Business Administration

JD, Boston University School of Law

LLM in Taxation, Boston University School of Law

Professional Memberships


Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, President

 International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Frank B. Murray Inn of Court
This is a group of litigators and judges who meet monthly to
explore prominent cases and current topics of legal interest.

Massachusetts Bar Association



 

Dan's Approach

"During my many years as a litigator and trial lawyer in the Greater Boston area, I've witnessed the extraordinary inefficiency of the adversarial system and its effect on the people who have had to bear its financial and emotional costs."

 

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 "I’ve become convinced there is almost always a better way."

"I’ve tried many cases before judges and juries, and I’ve learned this truth: no lawyer, no matter how skilled, can guarantee the outcome.  Also, trial court decisions are always subject to several levels of appeal which can greatly prolong the life—and the cost—of a lawsuit."

"Achieving a satisfactory settlement out of court is always preferable. My approach is to seek this earlier rather than later, when the cost—both financial and emotional—is smaller."

"For most of my career I have litigated countless cases in court. While I still offer this service, my most satisfying work today is helping clients manage and resolve conflict without the need for judicial intervention.  I do this through either a collaborative process or mediation, turning what could be a declaration of war into a commitment to peace." 

"My goal is to develop a relationship built on mutual trust and respect. I take my role as counselor seriously -  listening to you, addressing your needs and concerns, and advising you."

Practice Areas

  • Divorce and Family Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Employment Disputes
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Appellate Litigation
  • Board of Registration Licensing/Disciplinary Proceedings
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