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Leah A. Rochwarg

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Overview

Practice Areas

30% Contracts / Agreements
12 years, 20 cases
30% Lawsuits / Disputes
18 years, 100 cases
20% Construction / Development
16 years, 100 cases
20% Litigation
18 years, 50 cases

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Free Consultation (45 minutes)

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Contact Information

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

World Trade Center East

Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300

Boston, MA 02210

Office: 617-946-4957
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English

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Ms. Rochwarg is a partner in the construction practice group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She possesses an understanding of... more

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“Excellent legal service provider with a clear understanding of clients business needs”

Posted by: a Construction client, 2009-02-19 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Leah is one of the most capable lawyers I have ever worked with. She is detailed and hard working and brings value and creativity to every assignment.... more

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“Corporate Counsel”

Posted by: a Litigation client, 2009-02-19 almost 3 years ago.

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Résumé

License

20 years since Leah A. Rochwarg was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1991	03/05/2011
Dist. of Columbia	Active	1994	10/03/2009
Massachusetts	Active	1994	01/29/2012

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Seyfarth Shaw LLP	2005–present
Partner at Gadsby Hannah LLP	2000–2005

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
National Institute for Trial Advocacy	Trial Advocacy Training		2005
University of Miami School of Law	Law	Juris Doctor	1991

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
LEED Accredited	U.S. Green Building Council	2006
Massachusetts Superlawyer	Massachusetts Super Lawyers	2006

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Supporter	Best Buddies International	2009-present
Editorial Board, Member	ASCE Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction	2008-present

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Portfolio

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Green Design and Construction: Risk Management in a Sustainable World	Aspen Publishers, Construction Law Handbook, Second Edition	2009
Risk Management in an Era of Virtual Design and Construction and Electronic Document Exchange	American Subcontractor's Association, Inc.'s Contractor's Compass Magazine	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Shock Prevention: Mitigating the Contractual Risks of Building Information Modeling and Electronic Documents	Webinar	2008
Legal and Risk Management Issues in Green Building	PAQS Conference: Construction in Challenging Environments	2008

Deposition Skills Training Program	NITA New England Deposition Program	2008
Benefits and Risks of Building Information Modeling	IRMI 27th Construction Risk Conference	2008
Risk Management in an Era of Building Information Modeling	Construction SuperConference	2008
Revolution By Consensus(DOCS)	COAA Fall Leadership Conference	2008
Legal Issues Relating to Building Information Modeling	BIM Symposium	2008
Legal Issues Surrounding School Construction Projects-Risk Management Through Careful Contract Drafting	12th Annual New England School Facilities and Maintenance Conference	2007
Taking & Defending Depositions	National Institute for Trial Advocacy	2006
Building Trial Skills: National Session	National Institute for Trial Advocacy	2006
Construction and Design Defect Claims in Residential Construction Projects	MCLE	2006
Liability Issues Resulting from the Use of New Technologies	Construction SuperConference	2006
Green Buildings/LEED: New Opportunites and Challenges for the Construction Industry	Construction SuperConference	2006
Retooling Architectural Practice for Collaboration & Technology	AIA Desert Practice Conference	2006
Legal and Liability Issues Relating to Building Commissioning	14th National Conference on Building Commissioning	2006
Solving Water Intrusion and Mold Problems in Vermont	Speaker, Burlington, VT	2005
Construction Contract Provisions: Clause for Concern	MIT Faculty Club	2005
Legal Implications of Building Commissioning	13th National Conference on Building Commissioning	2005
What You Really Need to Know About Mold and Your Legal Liabilities in Vermont	Speak, South Burlington, Vermont	2004
Toxic Mold Losses: A Billion Dollar Problem, Myth or Reality?	Speak, Crowne Plaza, Natick, MA	2004
Mold Litigation	National Association of Women in Construction	2004
IAQ-Related Legal Problems and How to Prevent Them	Build Boston	2004
Water Intrusion and Toxic Mold	Sterling Education	2003
The Road Ahead: Opportunities for Growth in a Changed Landscape	Speaker, Worcester, MA	2003
Pitfalls in Dealing with Construction	New England Coprorate Counsel Association	2003
Mold-Hazard or Hysteria?	Lorman Educational Services	2003
Mold: Understanding and Managing the Risks	Environmental Business Council of New England	2003
Indoor Air Qualilty Insurance & Legal Problems...and How to Prevent Them	Build Boston	2003

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