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Daniel "Dan" Passage, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, CA

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Daniel "Dan" Passage is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.

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Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
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Business
  • Handles Business matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles) (2026).

About Daniel "Dan" Passage: Daniel "Dan" Passage is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business.

Areas of practice

Daniel's practice areas in Los Angeles

Daniel concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Daniel takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. 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

Daniel "Dan" Passage, business attorney serving Los Angeles

Daniel "Dan" Passage is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business. Daniel works from Los Angeles, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Dan Passage, Structured Finance Practice Co-Chair, has more than 25 years of experience advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on complex financial transactions, with an emphasis on securitizations and structured finance. He has extensive experience structuring programs for the origination, financing, and securitization of novel asset classes, including Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Bonds, marketplace funded loans, divorce loans, life settlements, premium finance loans, annuities, patent and trademark license royalties, trade receivables, automobile leases, sales contracts and dealer floorplan receivables, collateralized bond and loan obligations (CBOs/CLOs), commercial and residential mortgages, reverse mortgages, credit card receivables, lottery receivables, structured settlements, and solar leases and power purchase agreements.

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Working with Daniel on a business matter

Dan Passage, Structured Finance Practice Co-Chair, has more than 25 years of experience advising issuers, underwriters, and financial institutions on complex financial transactions, with an emphasis on securitizations and structured finance. He has extensive experience structuring programs for the origination, financing, and securitization of novel asset classes, including Property Assessed Clean…

Who Daniel represents

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices

  • Columbia University

    J.D. · 1995

Daniel studied at J.D. in Columbia University.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed J.D. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Daniel's legal honors and published work

Daniel has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Los Angeles) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law (2026).

Locations

Daniel "Dan" Passage's office in Los Angeles

Daniel's primary office is at 333 South Grand Avenue, 38th Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071-1543. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

333 South Grand Avenue, 38th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90071-1543

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel "Dan" Passage — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel "Dan" Passage

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business 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 Los Angeles?

    Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California 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 business 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

Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

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

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