Leah Lenz has over a decade of experience representing clients in consumer finance matters, including several mortgage lenders, servicers, banks, and other financial institutions in consumer financial services litigation. She handles all phases of litigation, from inception to resolution, and has extensive knowledge regarding residential mortgage loans and foreclosures, loss mitigation programs, loan originations and closings, consumer protection statutes, and title insurance issues. Leah has successfully argued cases in New York’s Supreme Court and Appellate Divisions.
Prior to joining Hinshaw, Leah practiced at firms throughout the New York metro area, focusing on civil litigation including consumer financial services litigation.
Professional Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- National Association of Women Lawyers
Honors & Awards
- Boston College Law School
- Order of the Coif, 2010
Personal
Leah grew up in Brooklyn but currently resides in Westchester with her husband and two children. She enjoys Lego projects, sudoku puzzles, cooking, and gardening.
Practices
Industries
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Boston College Law School, 2010
B.A., summa cum laude, Wellesley College, 2007
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York