ATTORNEY LESLIE LOCKARD

The Law Office of Leslie Lockard, P.C.
Norwood Corporate Center
1500 Providence Highway, Suite 33
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 551-0800       Fax: (718) 551-0801
Llockard@leslielockard.com      www.leslielockard.com

EDUCATION:
  • Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, (graduated 7th in class of 412)
    Boston University School of Law
  • BA, Magna Cum Laude, Boston University
EXPERIENCE:
  • 1987-1991   Berlin Clarey Deptula and Levee, Government Center area, Boston. Focused on employment and medical malpractice litigation.
  • 1992-2006   Gaffin Krattenmaker & O'Connor, P.C., Prudential Tower, Boston. Partner of the firm. Specialized in employment law and medical malpractice litigation. Also became a trained mediator.
  • Jan. 2, 2007   Opened The Law Office of Leslie Lockard, P.C., on Route 1 in Norwood, near Routes 128/95. Specializing in employment law.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
  • 95% success rating in cases taken to trial
  • 100% success rating at appeals courts
  • Obtained summary judgment and won appeal in case establishing significant precedent concerning the Health Care Quality Improvement Act.
HONORS:
  • “SUPERLAWYER” awards: twice chosen by polls of fellow attorneys as one of the best attorneys in Massachusetts
  • Paul Smith Award for Outstanding Volunteerism, awarded by Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2004
  • Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, the third largest Chamber in Eastern Massachusetts, 2006
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
  • Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association, member
  • Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, long time member, former member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, former Chair of Human Resources Council, former Board of Directors Chairman
  • Sloan Work and Family Research Network, member
  • Canton Association of Industries, member
  • Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, formerly on Board of Directors
  • Board of Directors, formerly, Massachusetts Association of Personal Services, Massachusetts Society for Healthcare Risk Management and Neponset Valley Visiting Nurse Association
  • Frequent speaker to professional groups about employment law issues
BAR ADMISSIONS:

Massachusetts, United States Supreme Court, First Circuit Court of Appeals, US District Court (Massachusetts)




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Contact Info

Leslie Lockard
The Law Office of Leslie Lockard, P.C.
Norwood Corporate Center
1500 Providence Highway (Route 1) – Suite 33
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781) 551-0800
FAX: (781) 551-0801
Llockard@leslielockard.com