Seth Lesser Fell Under Sagada’s Spell

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In 1971, Seth Lesser first set foot on Sagada, Mountain Province in the northern part of the Philippines. The moment he did so, he fell in love. Rich in culture and tradition, it cast a spell on the Englishman. Saying it was one of the most “magical” places he had been to, he loved that it was so far removed from London where he came from, and even Westernized Manila – the country’s capital.

Backpacking with his American friend on a whim, Seth Lesser, a solicitor from London, U.K., came to Sagada with no idea what he would find. At that time, Sagada was the favorite lair of Filipino “hippies.” Part of its charm were its noble people from what is known as the Cordilleras, with whom they could enjoy life.

Unlike today, there weren’t many inns in Sagada in the ‘70s. Relying on the resourcefulness of his American friend who had been coming to the place back and forth since 1970, he enjoyed lodging at different places in the out of the way municipality. Staying on for months, they got to know the people. For his board and lodging on his second trip in 1972, he called on the friends he had made on his trip prior. Except for the stories he heard of the children of William Henry Scott, the famous historian, being anti-Marcos oppositionists, Sagada seemed untouched from the Martial Law imposed by then President Marcos.

On his third trip in 1973, Seth Lesser met the famous William Henry Scott. Every year until his death in 1985, he made it a point to visit Sagada. His son, Seth Lesser, Jr. now visits Sagada every summer to continue his father’s personal tradition.

Seth Lesser on Paper

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Klafter Olsen & Lesser partner Seth Lesser is one a well-versed attorney in consumer fraud law, mass torts, and class action issues. Seth Lesser is often asked to contribute to articles or publications and his publications have included his being a contributor to a major treatise on consumer class action law, an annual review of New York’s Consumer Protection law that Seth Lesser wrote for the New York Law Journal from 1997 to 2005 and numerous other articles in other publications.

Seth Lesser has also been published in the New Jersey Law Journal and is the co-author of an article in the International Journal of Consumer Studies. He has often been quoted in articles concerning Internet privacy laws and consumer fraud lawsuits and has been featured in such publications as the Wall Street Journal and the American Bar Association’s magazine.

To read more information about Seth Lesser please visit www.seth-lesser-life.com