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        Leti is a dedicated bankruptcy and restructuring attorney with a strong track record of guiding clients through complex financial challenges.

        She represents both debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations, asset sales, and bankruptcy-related litigation. Leti’s approach combines rigorous legal analysis with a deep understanding of her clients’ business objectives, ensuring tailored solutions that address both legal and practical considerations. Leti is a trusted authority in bankruptcy law, adeptly guiding clients through the full spectrum of complex proceedings. She provides strategic counsel on Chapter 11 reorganizations—including specialized Subchapter V cases tailored for small businesses—while skillfully managing asset sales and acquisitions. In addition to navigating bankruptcy-related and commercial litigation, Leti also serves as counsel to the fee examiners in large Chapter 11 cases, ensuring thorough oversight throughout the restructuring process.

        Leti’s comprehensive approach has led to successful outcomes for clients across various industries. Her commitment to clear communication and strategic planning ensures that clients receive practical and effective legal counsel.

        Leti is known for her collaborative and client-focused approach. She takes the time to understand her clients’ goals and works diligently to develop strategies that advance their interests. Clients appreciate her responsiveness, transparency, and ability to simplify complex legal concepts, making her a trusted advisor in both routine and high stakes matters.

        Leti enjoys running, skiing, and spending time outside with her husband and two young kids.

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        Education

        • Vermont Law School (J.D., summa cum laude)
          • Head Notes Editor of the Vermont Law Review
        • Colby College (B.A.)

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
        • United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
        • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

        Memberships

        • American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
        • Maine Bar Association
        • International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
        • Co-Chair, Women’s Law Section, Maine Bar Association
        • Board Member, IWIRC New England

        Honors

        • Selected by peers for inclusion in New England Super Lawyers Rising Stars under Bankruptcy

        Learn more about the third-party ratings, rankings, and selection processes used for inclusion.

        Clerkships

        • Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas E. Humphrey of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
        Business Restructuring & Insolvency

        Verrill’s business restructuring and insolvency attorneys have represented clients in many significant bankruptcy cases, including Chapter 11 business reorganizations, Chapter 7 business liquidations, and Chapter 13 cases involving business issues, throughout the United States, resulting in a high level of sophistication that benefits the wide range of clients we serve.

        Events
        When: July 14 – July 16, 2025
        Location: New Hampshire

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        Will the Knicks Beat the Spurs? (Are Prediction Market Event Contracts Gambling?)

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        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Faster Review and Enhanced Enforcement for Benefits-Fraud FCA Matters

        On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued a new memorandum, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown; Signals Intensified Medicaid Enforcement Nationwide

        On May 21, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a first-of-its kind Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown charging 15 defendants, including...
        Media Mentions

        Lauren Galvin Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on Arbitration and Anti-SLAPP Protections

        Verrill Partner Lauren Galvin was recently featured in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article highlighting a notable Superior Court decision...
        Blog

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        Blog

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        Blog

        DOL’s Proposed Regulation on Selecting Alternative Investments: Broad Implications for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Fiduciaries

        On March 30, 2026, the Department of Labor issued a proposed regulation purporting to implement an executive order to expand access to “alternative...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Attorney Gracie Castle

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to welcome Gracie Castle to the firm’s Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group as an Associate,...
        Published Works

        Francesco De Vito Authors Article in the Journal of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

        Verrill Partner Frank De Vito authored an article featured in the Spring 2026 issue of The Abstract, the journal of the American College of Mortgage...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Recent FinCEN Advisory Highlights Rising Health Care Fraud Risk for Financial Institutions

        As the federal government intensifies its “whole of government” approach to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, particularly in Federal Health Care...
        Press Releases

        Two Verrill Attorneys Featured in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers List

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill attorneys Roger A. Clement, Jr. and Robert J. Keach have been featured in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global...
        Published Works

        Verrill Attorney Mark Googins Co-Authors Maine Commercial Lending Handbook

        Verrill attorney Mark Googins has co-authored the Maine Commercial Lending Handbook (Second Edition), published March 2026.  A trusted, practical...