Leeza Newman is a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in Construction Law. With a strong focus on this complex field, she is dedicated to representing a diverse array of clients, including owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors, in a wide range of intricate construction defect disputes and general litigation cases. Leeza is particularly recognized for her successful defense of general contractors and subcontractors in high-stakes, multi-million dollar projects, encompassing condominiums, townhomes, and single-family homes. She provides invaluable strategic counsel to both corporate entities and individuals, offering insights on risk management strategies aimed at reducing overall liability exposure.

A native of Jupiter, Florida, Leeza pursued her undergraduate studies at Emory University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies with a minor in religion. She maintains a role within the Emory Alumni Association, participating in alumni interviews to support local students seeking admission to the university. Leeza went on to obtain her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University.

• Construction

Education

• Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2014)

  Honors: Dean’s List, Pro Bono Honors Program, Silver Level

• Emory University (B.A., 2011)

  Honors: Merit List

• Delta Phi Epsilon
• Phi Alpha Delta, 3L Representative

• State of Florida 2015

• Kubicki Draper Construction Practice Group, Member
• Florida Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section Member
• Palm Beach County Bar Association Construction Law CLE Committee (2023)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association Construction Law Committee (Co-Chair 2019-2021)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association Professionalism Committee (2019-2020)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Member
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association Co-Chair Women in Law Committee (2019-2022)
• Emory Alumni Association, Admissions Alumni Interviewer
• Emerging Leadership Program, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
• Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), Member

• Florida Bar Board Certified – Construction Practice
• Certified Continuing Education Instructor, State of Florida

• Super Lawyers, Rising Stars (2024-2025)
• Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Construction Law, Insurance Law (2021, 2025-2026)
• Best Women in the Law, Ones to Watch – Construction Law, Insurance Law (2024)

• “Navigating Florida’s 558 Process, Recent Rule Changes, and Indemnity Challenges in Construction Defect Litigation,” NARS, 2025
• “Construction Contract Provisions,” Kubicki Draper Construction Conference, 2024
• “Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose in Florida,” Kubicki Draper Construction Conference, 2023

• Expert Witnesses, Co-Author, Florida Construction Law and Practice, 9th Ed. and 10th Ed. (FL Bar)
• Pleadings, Co-Author, Florida Civil Practice Before Trial, 12th, 13th Ed. and 14th Ed., Ch. 12 (FL Bar)

Outside her professional life, Leeza enjoys spending quality time with her family, playing tennis, and traveling.