Leanna Vault
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Leanna Vault
Leanna Vault is a lawyer based in San Jose, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Leanna Vault is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Jose, California
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Bowman and Brooke LLP
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: San Jose, CA
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