Leah Anne Costanzo

Leah Costanzo has taken countless trials to verdict, with an outstanding track record against some of the best trial lawyers in Western New York. She began her career as a trial attorney for the defense, most recently as a senior trial lawyer for a major insurance company. Now, she represents injured people and their families. The Buffalo and Rochester team of personal injury lawyers at Steve Boyd, PC, thinks having a former insurance defense lawyer is a considerable advantage when representing injured people. Leah’s insight and knowledge provide a unique perspective on the approach and strategy used by our opponents. Some insurance companies want to settle personal injury cases quickly by paying the lowest amount possible; others fight for every settlement dollar. Either way, Leah is up for the fight. She leaves no stone unturned to get our injured clients the maximum compensation allowed by law.

Leah Costanzo is certified by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, named an Allstate Insurance Company Emerging Leader, and is a recipient of the 2017 Litigation Services Distinguished Performance Award. She graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she received the Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award and the Judge William J. Regan Award for a strong concern for public service and welfare.

Education:
Juris Doctor, Law—University at Buffalo, 2011

Honors:

• Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars 2020 – 2021
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy certification
• Allstate Insurance Company—Emerging Leader
• Litigation Services Distinguished Performance Award, 2017
• University at Buffalo School of Law—Robert J. Connelly Trial Technique Award
• University at Buffalo School of Law—Judge William J. Regan Award for public service & welfare

Background:

• Senior Trial Attorney—Allstate
• Trial Attorney—Allstate
• Associate Attorney—Chelus, Herdzik, Speyer & Monte, PC
• Associate Attorney—Grashow Long
• Law Clerk—Grashow Long