Elizabeth Lavelle concentrates her practice on civil litigation. She brings significant courtroom and investigative experience to her practice, having handled more than 150 misdemeanor and felony matters as a prosecutor. Her experience includes conducting investigations, presenting matters to grand juries, handling contested hearings, managing discovery and negotiating resolutions.

Prior to joining the firm, Elizabeth served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York where she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases and secured more than 40 felony indictments before grand juries. She also successfully handled contested evidentiary hearings and frequently argued motions to compel, extreme risk protective order issuance, and oppositions to motions to dismiss.

Elizabeth earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School, where she was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society National Trial Team and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society and served as Notes Editor and Staff Member of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law. Upon graduation, she was awarded the New York City Trial Lawyers Alliance Prize for Excellence in Trial Skills. She holds a B.S. in Behavior and Health from Boston University, as well as a certificate in paralegal studies.

Elizabeth lives in Brooklyn with her dog, Nova. Outside of the office, she is an avid hiker and enjoys exploring new trails whenever she can. She also loves to read, and she never misses the chance to catch a hockey game.

Professional & Civic Involvement

  • New York State Bar Association