Atty. Henry Lesser

Atty. Henry Lesser

Henry Lesser is a lawyer practicing life sciences, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and 3 other areas of law. Henry received a B.A. degree from Cambridge University in 1968, and has been licensed for 57 years.

East Palo Alto East Palo Alto 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Henry Lesser at a glance

Henry Lesser is a business and m&a attorney based in East Palo Alto, California. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in England and Wales (1969), New York (1977), California (1984), and California (1984). Educated at Harvard University (LL.M., 1973) and Cambridge University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Business Law Section Negotiated Acquisitions, Securities Regulation and Corporate Governance Committees) State Bar of California (Business Law Section, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State and International Bar Associations New York County Lawyers Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in East Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Henry Lesser is a lawyer practicing life sciences, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and 3 other areas of law
  • Henry received a B.A. degree from Cambridge University in 1968, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Henry practices in East Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Henry Lesser's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Henry Lesser is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Henry Lesser is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in East Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Henry Lesser

Where is Henry Lesser's law office located?
Henry Lesser's law practice is located in East Palo Alto, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry Lesser handle?
Henry Lesser focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Henry Lesser practiced law?
Henry Lesser has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Henry Lesser go to law school?
Henry Lesser earned their education at (LL.M., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Henry Lesser for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Henry Lesser received?
Henry Lesser's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
Harvard University
- 1973
B.A.
Cambridge University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

England and Wales
Admitted: 1969
New York
Admitted: 1977
California
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1984

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