Stephen J. Small Joins The Wagner Law Group's Boston Office

Renowned expert on private land protection options and strategies brings decades of experience to the firm

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Marcia S. Wagner, the Managing Director of The Wagner Law Group, has announced that Stephen J. Small, a leading authority on private land protection options and strategies, has joined the firm's Boston office as Of Counsel. Mr. Small has more than four decades of unmatched experience in this field and has authored several influential books on the topic.

Why it matters

The addition of Stephen J. Small, a nationally recognized expert in the field of private land protection, further strengthens The Wagner Law Group's capabilities in advising clients on complex tax planning and succession planning matters related to family properties, conservation easements, and land preservation efforts.

The details

Stephen J. Small is known as the nation's leading authority on private land protection options and strategies. He has represented individual, corporate, and family owners of various types of land, including ranchland, farmland, forestland, plantations, family estates, and historic properties, on federal tax planning and succession planning matters. He has also advised government agencies and nonprofit organizations on a range of land protection projects, including leveraging land acquisition dollars through tax-advantaged planning and legal planning for property owners.

  • Stephen J. Small has joined The Wagner Law Group's Boston office as Of Counsel.

The players

Marcia S. Wagner

The Managing Director of The Wagner Law Group, a leading ERISA and employee benefits law firm.

Stephen J. Small

A nationally recognized expert in the field of private land protection options and strategies, with more than four decades of experience.

The Wagner Law Group

A leading ERISA and employee benefits law firm, celebrating its 30th anniversary and recognized for its excellence, integrity, and thought leadership.

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What they’re saying

“I have known Steve, an outstanding attorney in his field of practice, for decades. We are truly excited that he is joining us.”

— Marcia S. Wagner, Founder and Managing Director

The takeaway

The addition of Stephen J. Small, a nationally renowned expert in private land protection, further solidifies The Wagner Law Group's position as a leading authority in advising clients on complex tax planning and succession planning matters related to family properties, conservation easements, and land preservation efforts.