Leah Cole Durst is a member of our personal injury, civil litigation, and YDC Victim Compensation teams.  She concentrates her practice primarily on representing individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as the result of the neglect or wrongful conduct of others.

Leah is involved in complex personal injury litigation in a broad array of case types, including sexual assault, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and civil rights litigation. From a young age, she knew she wanted to combat the injustice she saw in the world around her and charted a path to doing so. Whether working to establish a Sexual Violence Prevention Program at her college or serving in her current role on the board of a local violence prevention and support services agency, Leah has taken steps toward a more just world her entire life. She now works to challenge systemic misconduct and fight for people who suffer the resulting harm. Her work has seen her litigate against law enforcement and correctional facilities as well as handle education and employment related civil rights issues.

Leah considers it a privilege that her clients trust her to advocate on their behalf, and takes that responsibility very seriously. She believes that zealous advocacy occurs at all stages and permutations of her cases and works closely with her clients to understand their experiences and how best to fight for them. This approach is bolstered by her detailed legal research and writing, negotiation, and trial advocacy.

 When she’s not hard at work, you might find her skiing the mountains of her native New Hampshire, or walking her dogs, Quinn and Cannoli.