Atty. John Lawrence Leifert
For over two decades, John has been litigating cases in Federal, state and municipal courts throughout New York and New Jersey. During that time, John has handled a diverse array of matters, including negligence cases, the defense of hospitals and physicians, and a broad range of health care disputes.
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About John Lawrence Leifert at a glance
John Lawrence Leifert is an Associate based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Denlea & Carton LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1996), New York United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Eastern (1997), and Connecticut (2019). Educated at University at Buffalo, School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University at Albany, School of Business (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- For over two decades, John has been litigating cases in Federal, state and municipal courts throughout New York and New Jersey
- During that time, John has handled a diverse array of matters, including negligence cases, the defense of hospitals and physicians, and a broad range of health care disputes
- After growing up on Long Island, John opted for a ski jacket and gloves, choosing to live in Upstate New York for the next seven years as he attended college in Albany and law school in Buffalo
- While awaiting admission to practice law, John assisted a Special Prosecutor in Niagara County to obtain a guilty verdict in a high-profile murder trial, thereby cementing his passion for litigation and the courtroom
- John then returned to the New York metropolitan area, where he has remained ever since
- John is a seasoned, versatile litigator comfortable representing both plaintiffs and defendants
- On the plaintiffs’ side, he helped obtain numerous verdicts and settlements including a multi-million-dollar award for the victim of an ATV accident
- On the defense side, he has helped to secure numerous dismissals, including an award of summary judgment for a large hospital accused of psychiatric malpractice resulting in a patient’s severe facial disfigurement, and the loss of an eye
- John lives in Mamaroneck with his wife (a school teacher in Rye Neck), and their two children
Practice Areas Explained
John Lawrence Leifert's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lawrence Leifert handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
John Lawrence Leifert is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Lawrence Leifert is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
John Lawrence Leifert is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
John Lawrence Leifert is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in White Plains are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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