OUR TEAM
Attorneys
Leib M. Lerner
Founding Partner
Leib spent nearly two decades at a large international corporate law firm, where he built a national practice representing franchisors, lenders, creditors, landlords, and investors in complex bankruptcy and insolvency matters. He also handled significant commercial litigation for corporations and insurers in federal and state courts across the country.
Leib has tried cases to verdict and argued before appellate courts. At Lerner Harris, he brings the same preparation to every client, with the efficiency and cost savings of a technology-driven boutique firm.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California
- District of Columbia
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania
EDUCATION
- University of California, Los Angeles (J.D., 2003)
- Rabbinical College of America (B.R.S., 1991)
Douglas J. Harris
Founding Partner
Douglas spent over six years at a large international corporate law firm, where he represented debtors, lenders, servicers, and major corporate clients in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. His matters have spanned industries from hospitality and aviation to transportation and entertainment, including national franchise bankruptcies and complex Section 363 asset sales.
Douglas was named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2026 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and for Litigation – Bankruptcy.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California
EDUCATION
- Duke University (J.D., 2019)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (magna cum laude, B.A., 2015)
Mendel Schochet
Associate
Mendel represents clients in litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. Before joining Lerner Harris, he litigated before administrative boards, argued grievances through arbitration, and participated in unfair labor practice proceedings.
Mendel earned his J.D. from Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, where he was a Senior Staff Editor of the Dispute Resolution Law Journal and received the CALI Award for the highest grade in Criminal Law.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- California
EDUCATION
- Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law (J.D., 2025)
- Central Yeshivah Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitz (B.Th., 2020)