Actors on a Stage

Litigation attorney Daniel Small authored a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article examining the craft of undercover work and what it teaches trial lawyers. Using examples from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Organized Crime Strike Force's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) case against the Cammarata organization, Mr. Small illustrates how effective undercover agents build credible personas, earn trust in high-risk settings and ultimately gather evidence that shapes prosecutions and plea outcomes. The article offers practical takeaways for litigators on storytelling, preparation and real‑time adaptation.

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