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Danielle Lesser

Partner & Chair, Business Litigation, Morrison Cohen

Danielle Lesser is an experienced trial attorney whose diverse practice involves all phases of litigation. As Chair of Morrison Cohen’s Business Litigation Department, Danielle leverages her extensive litigation experience to resolve a broad range of business, real estate and employment-related disputes.

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.

Among other real estate related disputes Danielle regularly litigates, she also represents retail and other tenants in their disputes with their landlords. She has litigated key lease terms commonly found in retail and commercial office 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.