Erin N. Tramontano

Ms. Tramontano is a highly regarded attorney with over a decade of dedicated experience in complex litigation. As Counsel at Moore & Lee, P.C., she has established herself as a strategic advocate and trusted trial counsel for clients in state courts, federal courts, and arbitration proceedings.

Her practice includes all facets of litigation, with particular emphasis on:

• Complex construction disputes
• Long term healthcare and eldercare matters
• Catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims
• High-stakes business litigation
• Real estate and commercial lease agreements

With a reputation for tenacity and forward-thinking strategy, Ms. Tramontano regularly represents major industry stakeholders that demand both legal acumen and practical insight. Her clients include large corporations, real estate developers, general contractors, healthcare and long-term care facilities, and national insurers. She has a proven track record of achieving favorable outcomes in high-value matters and navigating novel legal issues.

Throughout her career, Ms. Tramontano has demonstrated:

• Strategic case planning which anticipates client needs based on industry trends
• Persuasive advocacy at court appearances, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, arbitration, and mediation
• Collaborative leadership working with multidisciplinary teams consisting of client representatives, client employees, experts, and consultants
• A solutions-oriented approach that balances aggressive representation with cost-effective results

Peers and clients alike commend her for clear communication, unwavering professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. Ms. Tramontano is also actively engaged in professional associations and thought leadership in her core practice areas. She further shares her experience, knowledge, and insight by providing legal education and contributing to legal news publications. Her depth of experience and client-centered philosophy make her an invaluable resource for organizations facing the most challenging litigation scenarios.

Education

• J.D., California Western School of Law
• B.A., University of California Santa Barbara

Bar Admissions

• California, 2011

Court Admissions

• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Affiliations / Publications / Speaking Engagements

• San Diego County Bar Association
• San Diego Defense Lawyers
• California Lawyers Association, Member & E-Brief Contributor
• Wallace Inn of Court, Prior Member
• 2026 NBI Webinar Speaker

Representative Experience

• Lead Trial Counsel for a commercial landlord securing a full recovery for breach of contract and specific performance. Also obtained full defense against cross-complaint seeking significant monetary damages based on tenant’s improper interpretation of rental increase contained in Lease Agreement.
• Trial Counsel for a real estate developer obtaining full recovery for multi-million-dollar specific performance claim where seller of property attempted to improperly cancel Real Estate Purchase Agreement.
• Trial Counsel for Elder Care Facility defending against multi-million dollar claim which resulted in settlement following Ms. Tramontano’s oral argument of a non-suit motion the day before jury deliberations.
• Lead Trial Counsel for cloud services corporation obtaining over half a million-dollar award at arbitration for breach of contract claims including recovery of attorney’s fees and costs.
• Obtained terminating sanctions as Lead Counsel on behalf of real estate investor against previous property owners’ claims for $700,000 in personal property damages.
• Represented multiple subcontractors in seven figure construction defect action involving prominent downtown San Diego hotel with time share owners.
• Represented national drilling and de-watering contractor in over $100 million Millennium Tower construction defect action.

Windsor Lanzone is Counsel at Moore & Lee, P.C.  Ms. Lanzone’s practice focuses on long term healthcare law.  She serves as national litigation counsel serving healthcare providers, including long term healthcare facilities, by assisting them in the defense of medical and professional malpractice claims, general negligence claims, and other matters.  Ms. Lanzone manages litigation across the country for her national clients assisting them with case evaluation, management, negotiation and resolution as well as risk management services pertaining to claims alleging negligence, abuse, and other matters.  Ms. Lanzone coordinates the efforts of numerous local counsel to ensure that unified and consistent positions are asserted on behalf of the client, and that effective and efficient legal strategies are employed.  Ms. Lanzone regularly counsels clients on incident response, risk mitigation, early actions to avoid claims, and early negotiation of claims in an effort to reduce attorney’s fees and litigation costs.  When litigation cannot be avoided, Ms. Lanzone assists clients with responding to and controlling discovery, including preparation of facility, regional and apex level employees for deposition and trial.  Since joining Moore & Lee, P.C. in 2006, Ms. Lanzone has been an integral part of the team that has obtained numerous dismissals, summary judgements, and defense verdicts, as well as negotiating favorable settlements for her clients.

In addition to her healthcare practice, Ms. Lanzone has also represented clients in matters pertaining to employment law, construction law, government contracts, and other general commercial litigation matters.

Education

• J.D., Rutgers School of Law – Newark, 2005
• Managing Business Editor, Rutgers Law Record
• B.A., New York University, 2001

Bar Admissions

• Virginia, 2005
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

Affiliations

Ms. Lanzone is a member of the Virginia Bar Assocation and the American Bar Association.