Ira Leshin
Senior Trial Attorney
Over 33 years of litigation experience as a licensed California attorney covering a broad range of practice areas, including business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, commercial leasing, and employment law.
Founder and Managing Partner of Leshin & Dincel LLP, a boutique sized law firm in the heart of the financial district of San Francisco specializing in insurance defense, contracts law and real estate disputes.
Successfully litigated over 500 cases from beginning to end. Completed dozens of Trials, Arbitrations and Mediation hearings. Highly developed negotiation skills from litigating many complex lawsuits resulting in large six figure settlements.
Professional Experience:
- Law Offices of Ira Leshin 12/2002 – 7/2022
- Leshin & Dincel LLP 4/1994 – 11/2002
- Pelton & Gunther 12/1988 – 12/1993
- Cahill, Gordon & Reindel Summer 1986
Bar Admissions:
- The State Bar of California 1989
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2000
Education:
- Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri 1988
Juris Doctorate
Client Counseling Competition Semifinalist - Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Competition
- SUNY – Binghamton, New York 1985
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science with minor in International Law
Captain of Intramural Softball, Basketball and Hockey Teams
Memberships and Associations:
- San Mateo County Bar Association (current member)
- San Francisco County Bar Association (past member)
- California Trial Lawyers Association (past member)
- American Bar Association (past member)
Volunteer and Community Services Affiliations:
Novato Parks & Recreation Service: Head Coach for Boys’ Basketball A & B Teams: 2007 – 2014
Catholic Youth Organization, St. Anthonys: Head Coach for Boys’ Basketball: 2008 – 2014
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, St. Louis: Provided Pro Bono services to disadvantaged persons in areas of consumer protection, family law and landlord-tenants’ rights.
High School Law Project: Lectured at Ladue Senior High School on topics of criminal law and procedure, family law and student rights.
New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG): Organized a staff of volunteers to maintain a community consumer grievance hotline. Created and broadcasted Public Service Announcements promoting the hotline and headed a community workshop on landlord-tenants’ rights.
United Way: “Big Brother & Big Sister” Program: Group leader and Individual Counselor for mentoring disadvantaged and/or abused children.
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