Lawyer James Peter Leonard, graduated from
University of Notre Dame, Class of 1978, B.S., Biology Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, Class of 1981, J.D., is now employed by Law Office of James P Leonard at
1015 Locust, Ste. 428 St. Louis, MO 63101.James Peter Leonard is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James Peter Leonard as your lawyer, you should consider whether James Peter Leonard offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James Peter Leonard has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James Peter Leonard's office is located at St. Louis, MO, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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James Peter Leonard has been admitted in 1981, Illinois; 1981, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois; 1982, Missouri;. His or her practice areas include Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Civil Practice, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury.
James Peter Leonard's college and law school education includes University of Notre Dame, Class of 1978, B.S., Biology, Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri, Class of 1981, J.D.. Other biographical background includes James P. Leonard was born and raised in St. Louis. He attended St. Louis Priory High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Notre Dame. He returned home to St. Louis for law school, graduating from Washington University School of Law in 1981. He and his wife, Donna, have been married more than 25 years and have four children. Jim began the practice of law in Belleville, Illinois, primarily representing defendants in civil actions involving automobile and truck collisions, automobile defects, railroad injuries, medical negligence, legal malpractice, and defective prescription drugs. In 1986 he joined the St. Louis law firm of Padberg, McSweeney, Slater, & Merz, primarily representing injured people. Jim joined Devereaux, Stokes, Nolan, Fernandez & Leonard in 2005 and has continued to represent injured people throughout Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for his career, Jim has obtained numerous million dollar settlements and jury awards in cases arising from truck collisions, medical negligence, defective products, and industrial accidents. In addition, he has successfully handled dozens of appeals before the Missouri Supreme Court and various Courts of Appeal in Missouri and Illinois. He is a frequent lecturer on trial techniques, negligence law, and appellate practice.
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