Thomas Lesser

As a partner at Lesser Newman Aleo & Nasser, LLP, based in Northampton, Massachusetts, Thomas Lesser provides thoughtful legal advice to clients across the region. His practice area includes personal injury, medical malpractice and criminal defense, advocating for individuals facing some of the most difficult times of their lives.

Mr. Lesser graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1968. Later, he went on to attend the Harvard Law School, where he sharpened his legal judgment skills and gained his Juris Doctor in 1972. In that same year, he became licensed to practice in Massachusetts.

Mr. Lesser brings a strategic approach to his work, combining extensive legal knowledge with a strong commitment to client advocacy. His personal injury and medical malpractice practice focuses on holding negligent parties accountable and securing deserving compensation for those harmed by serious accidents or medical errors. In criminal defense matters, he is known for his meticulous preparation and unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of the accused at every stage of the legal process.

With over five decades of experience, Mr. Lesser dedicated his life through his longstanding practice, professional involvement and public service. He is authorized to practice throughout Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

An active participant within his legal community, Mr. Lesser has been affiliated with the Hampshire County Bar Association since 1973. Beyond the courtroom, he has been actively engaged in civic and political involvement, serving as a member of the National Finance Committee for Barack Obama for President in 2012 and as a New England Steering Committee member for the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.