About
Mr. Lesser heads Thornton Law Office’s False Claims Act / Qui Tam litigation segment, representing whistleblowers that record fraud at the Federal and State governments. While training in traditional areas of False Claims litigation, such as Medicare and Medicaid fraud, Mr. Lesser additionally handles litigation concerning finance and financial institution fraud. During his time at Thornton Law Office, Mr. Lesser has represented clients in all of the corporation’s practice regions, along with sufferers of publicity to asbestos, glycol ethers, and lead. Mr. Lesser turned into additionally part of the firm’s litigation team that represented the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in its claims in opposition to the tobacco industry. Mr. Lesser was appointed Special Assistant Lawyer General representing the Commonwealth from 1996 via 1999 for this purpose. Mr. Lesser become named an Up-and-Coming Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers’ Weekly in 2002. He has also been selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2010.
Location
Legal Issues
- Asbestos & Mesothelioma
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- False Claims Act/Qui Tam
- Whistleblower Litigation
Costs
- Conditional Fees
Certificates
Languages
- English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Lawyer
Thornton Law Office LLP
1995
Educations
Graduation year: 1995
Graduation year: 1992
