Michael Leshen
Staff Attorney at Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Northeast Legal Aid, Inc.
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Squillace & Associates, P.C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2021
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Gilmore, Rees & Carlson, P.C.
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Law Clerk
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May 2019 - Apr 2020
Conduct in depth research on a wide array of novel legal issues related to probate administration, wills, estates, and trusts.Draft various documents for supervising attorneys in preparation for litigation including legal memoranda, motions, and discovery requests. Conduct in depth research on a wide array of novel legal issues related to probate administration, wills, estates, and trusts.Draft various documents for supervising attorneys in preparation for litigation including legal memoranda, motions, and discovery requests.
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Student Attorney
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Acted as a guardian ad litem while representing students in educational matters.Advocated on behalf of clients in juvenile court and at special education team meetings.Served as a liaison between parents and school administrators to ensure the student’s needs are being met and that accommodations are effectively being made.Drafted and filed a complaint with the Superior Court for unlawful exclusion while negotiating with the school to provide compensatory services for the student.
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Suffolk County District Attorney's Office
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Provided Assistant District Attorneys with legal research on a variety of issues, including gun and drug trafficking, gang activity, and wiretapping.Prepared office memorandums to advise supervisors on potential charges for various criminal defendants while drafting motions and discovery documents. Assisted attorneys in preparation for court and attended trial conferences and arraignments. Provided Assistant District Attorneys with legal research on a variety of issues, including gun and drug trafficking, gang activity, and wiretapping.Prepared office memorandums to advise supervisors on potential charges for various criminal defendants while drafting motions and discovery documents. Assisted attorneys in preparation for court and attended trial conferences and arraignments.
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Legal Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2017
Prepared and drafted pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other documents for transmission to attorneys, insurance companies, and courts in order to meet overlapping deadlines.Assisted attorneys and paralegals in technological systems, including an online case management software to ensure widespread familiarity and efficiency in the workplace.Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys through telephone and e-mailto schedule meetings and appointments in a convenient matter for all parties.
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Education
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Boston College Law School
Doctor of Law - JD -
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology