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 rate in cases taken to trial
  • Won summary judgment and appeal in case establishing significant precedent on Health Care Quality Improvement Act
  • Frequent speaker on employment law: in 2011, at New England Regional Conference of National Employment Lawyers Association
HONORS:
  • SUPERLAWYER awards: twice chosen by polls of fellow attorneys as one of the best attorneys in Massachusetts
  • Served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, the third largest Chamber in Eastern Massachusetts
  • Paul Smith Award for Outstanding Volunteerism
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
  • Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association, member
  • Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce, former member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, former Board of Directors Chairman, long time member
  • Human Resources Council, former Chairman
  • Board of Directors, formerly, Massachusetts Association of Personal Services, Massachusetts Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Neponset Valley Visiting Nurse Association and Neponset Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
BAR ADMISSIONS:

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




Testimonials

"I feel truly privileged to have been represented by you. I'm so grateful for all of your time and expertise. You went above and beyond to prepare me for trial and you were outstanding in the courtroom. Thank you for believing in me".



 

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