Biography

Daniel R. Sonneborn is a Director in the firm's Litigation Practice Group, working primarily from the firm’s Boston office. A negotiator and litigator, his clients include those in professional services and regulated industries like transportation, insurance, health care, financial services, and construction. Dan’s counsel ranges in focus from professional liability and risk mitigation to multi-jurisdictional class actions. He has developed a particular interest in transportation law, and represents motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and insurance companies in transportation-related matters and litigation, including cargo loss and damage, warehousing, contractual issues, and employment matters.

Despite his upbringing in a family of medical providers, Dan found his professional path in law school, where he was able to combine his generational connection to medicine with his passion for problem-solving. He served as Managing Editor of Suffolk Law’s Journal of Health and Biomedical Law, and continues to advise healthcare professionals to this day. His deep New England roots are reflected in his experience appearing in state and federal courts in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire.  

Dan lives in Medford, Massachusetts, with his wife and two children.

Professional Activities

  • Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • Conference of Freight Counsel

Honors & Recognition

  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star, Transportation/Maritime – 2016 - 2021

Civic and Charitable Activities

  • Coach, Medford Youth Hockey and Baseball

Publications

  • Co-author, Introduction, A Practical Guide to Understanding RSA 358-A in New Hampshire (MCLE New England, 1st Edition, 2014).

Firm Highlights

Publication

Supreme Court Rules Certain Impact Fees Unconstitutional

A recent Supreme Court ruling in  Sheetz v. County of El Dorado  makes it clear that impact fees adopted by a legislative body may work as an unconstitutional taking of property. The Issue: This...

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Attorney Jeffrey Thaler Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Energy Law

Preti Flaherty’s attorney Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized by  Lawdragon  as one of the top 500 Leaders in Energy Law. This is Jeff’s third time named to this prestigious list since the first publication...

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Conducting Success: Tuning Up Your Discipline and Performance Framework

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action

In the article "Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action" published in the Oklahoma Law Review , authors Scott Bloomberg, Alexandra Harriman, and Shane Pennington explore the complex legal framework surrounding the federal scheduling of marijuana...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2024 “Maine Firm of the Year"

Benchmark Litigation  has named Preti Flaherty as 2024 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. Through extensive peer- and- client reviewed research, as well as analysis of casework; the Benchmark Awards...

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131st Legislature Second Regular Session Update

Adjournment and Veto Day After a marathon last day of session, members of the Preti Legislative Practice Group were at the State House on April 18 th to witness the Maine State Legislature head...

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Preti Flaherty Welcomes Trust and Estate Attorney Elise Salek to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Elise Salek has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Practicing out of the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, Elise brings nearly three decades of experience...

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Preti Attorneys File Suit Against Al-Generated Robocalls in the 2024 NH Presidential Primary

Representing the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual voters, Preti Flaherty, with co-counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom...

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When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Leave and Terminations

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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Maine Government Contracting and Procurement Update: Public Access Under FOAA to Trade Secrets in Proposals and Bid Documents

Those doing business with state, county, and local government in Maine need to know their way around public records laws. What is the risk that sensitive or proprietary business information submitted in response to...