Atty. Gavin Lentz

Atty. Gavin Lentz

As a founding partner of Bochetto & Lentz, Gavin’s practice focuses on complex commercial business litigation, partnership disputes, law firm breakups, intellectual property disputes, trademark and copyright infringement claims, white collar criminal defense, professional negligence claims, and medical malpractice. Clients credit Gavin with having a strong focus on understanding what constitutes a “win” for his clients and then relentlessly pursuing that end goal with the most straightforward and efficient path possible.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Gavin Lentz at a glance

Gavin Lentz is a Senior Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, employment contracts, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1988), Pennsylvania (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (1992). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D. Captain, 1988) and Ursinus College (B.A. Political, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • As a founding partner of Bochetto & Lentz, Gavin’s practice focuses on complex commercial business litigation, partnership disputes, law firm breakups, intellectual property disputes, trademark and copyright infringement claims, white collar criminal defense, professional negligence claims, and medical malpractice
  • Clients credit Gavin with having a strong focus on understanding what constitutes a “win” for his clients and then relentlessly pursuing that end goal with the most straightforward and efficient path possible
  • His background and case history are incredibly diverse, and Gavin is skilled at bringing what would seem like disparate mix of experiences together to creatively problem solve for his clients
  • He has served as Judge Pro Tem in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, is a former Assistant District Attorney prosecuting felony cases and complex criminal schemes, is a current member of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Bar Associations, and has been admitted to multiple Courts in the United States to handle complex cases including the District Courts in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Missouri, Tennessee, and North Carolina, the Federal Circuit Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
  • When Gavin isn’t fighting for his clients, he regularly serves as an arbitrator and mediator in complex civil cases and volunteers for the Philadelphia Clinic for Disabled Persons, assisting in representing clients with disabilities free of charge
  • He is also a volunteer trial attorney for Law Day for Children, presenting Mock Trials for Schools in Philadelphia, and is on the fundraising committee for Annual Academy Ball to benefit the arts in Philadelphia
  • Outside of using his legal talents, Gavin lives in Philadelphia with his family, teaching his 4 children bow hunting, surfing, and fishing

Practice Areas Explained

Gavin Lentz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gavin Lentz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gavin Lentz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gavin Lentz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Gavin Lentz is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gavin Lentz

Where is Gavin Lentz's law office located?
Gavin Lentz's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Bochetto & Lentz, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gavin Lentz handle?
Gavin Lentz focuses on personal injury, business, employment contracts, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Gavin Lentz practiced law?
Gavin Lentz has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Gavin Lentz go to law school?
Gavin Lentz earned their education at (J.D. Captain, 1988); (B.A. Political, 1985).
How can I contact Gavin Lentz for a consultation?
You can contact Gavin Lentz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gavin Lentz received?
Gavin Lentz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Captain
Dickinson School of Law
- 1988
B.A. Political
Ursinus College
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1988
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1992

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