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Daniel Avila, Civil Rights Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Health Care, and SSD

Assoc. Dir. for Policy & Research

Boston, MA

Practicing civil rights in Boston since 1988.

38+
Years practicing
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Daniel Avila is an assoc. dir. for policy & research based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and SSD. Daniel has over 38 years of legal experience.

Based in
Boston, MA
Experience
over 38 years
Known for
Civil Rights · Health Care · SSD
  • Handles Civil Rights, Health Care, and SSD matters from Boston, MA.
  • Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Daniel Avila: Daniel Avila is an assoc. dir. for policy & research based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and SSD. Daniel has over 38 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Daniel takes on

Daniel concentrates on civil rights, health care, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Civil Rights cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Daniel takes civil rights matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Daniel takes health care matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

SSD cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Daniel takes ssd matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Daniel Avila — civil rights lawyer in Boston

Daniel Avila is an assoc. dir. for policy & research based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and SSD. Daniel has over 38 years of legal experience.

Daniel Avila is a lawyer practicing medical-legal law, disability rights law, constitutional law. Daniel received a A.B. degree from St. Francis College in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years. Daniel practices in Boston, MA.

Working with Daniel on a civil rights matter

Daniel Avila is a lawyer practicing medical-legal law, disability rights law, constitutional law. Daniel received a A.B. degree from St. Francis College in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years. Daniel practices in Boston, MA.

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, health care, and ssd matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Valparaiso University

    J.D. · 1983

  • St. Francis College

    A.B. · 1980

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts

    1988 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University and A.B. in St. Francis College.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Valparaiso University and A.B. in St. Francis College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Daniel Avila's office in Boston

Daniel's primary office is at 150 Staniford Street, Ste. 5, Boston, MA, 02114-2511. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

150 Staniford Street, Ste. 5

Boston, MA 02114-2511

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel Avila — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel Avila

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a civil rights case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do civil rights cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Boston?

    Daniel is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new civil rights clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Civil Rights attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

Daniel handles civil rights matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified civil rights attorneys in that community.

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