Atty. Joan L. Lesser

Atty. Joan L. Lesser

Joan L. Lesser is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings and 3 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Joan L. Lesser at a glance

Joan L. Lesser is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Irell And Manella Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1973). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1973) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joan L. Lesser is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, securities offerings and 3 other areas of law
  • Joan received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Joan practices at Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Joan L. Lesser's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Joan L. Lesser is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Securities Law

Joan L. Lesser is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Los Angeles 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 Joan L. Lesser

Where is Joan L. Lesser's law office located?
Joan L. Lesser's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Irell And Manella Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan L. Lesser handle?
Joan L. Lesser focuses on formation, trusts, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Joan L. Lesser practiced law?
Joan L. Lesser has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Joan L. Lesser go to law school?
Joan L. Lesser earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Joan L. Lesser for a consultation?
You can contact Joan L. Lesser 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 Joan L. Lesser received?
Joan L. Lesser's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1973
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973

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