Danielle Lesser is an experienced trial attorney whose diverse practice involves all phases of litigation.
Clients turn to Danielle for guidance in crisis and dispute resolution. Respected by peers and opposing counsel for her keen ability to combine commercial sensibilities with litigation savvy, including at trial, Danielle’s no-nonsense approach and reputation benefit all parties, paving the way to practical solutions whenever possible.
Danielle regularly advises and litigates employment-related restrictive covenant issues and other claims arising under employment agreements. She also litigates a wide range of complex cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration, handling matters ranging from breach of contract, tortious interference with contract and fraud-based claims. She handles all phases of litigation from pleading through trial and appeal.
Danielle represents publicly traded companies, privately held businesses, partnerships, LLCs and high net worth individuals across many industries ranging from real estate to consumer products.
Danielle regularly represents retail and other tenants in their disputes with their landlords. She has litigated key lease terms commonly found in retail leases. When clients are concerned about their lease obligations and want to understand what rights they have under their leases, she can help them quickly investigate and formulate a plan of action.
In a testament to Danielle’s reputation and quality of service, she was appointed chair of the NYC Bar Judiciary Committee in 2023 after a careful selection process. As committee chair, Danielle evaluates candidates for election, reelection, appointment, reappointment, designation and certification to justice administration offices in New York State courts. She plays a key role in ensuring that candidates meet appropriate standards of professional competence and integrity and helping to encourage merit appointments and nominations for elective judicial office.