Atty. Abel Leon

Atty. Abel Leon

Abel Leon is a lawyer practicing school law, employment law, real estate. Abel received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (224) 561-4452

Profile Summary

About Abel Leon at a glance

Abel Leon is an Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2004). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Carleton College (B.A., 1998). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Abel Leon is a lawyer practicing school law, employment law, real estate
  • Abel received a B.A. degree from Carleton College in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Abel practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Abel Leon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Abel Leon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Abel Leon is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Abel Leon is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Abel Leon is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Abel Leon

Where is Abel Leon's law office located?
Abel Leon's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Abel Leon handle?
Abel Leon focuses on employment, real estate, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Abel Leon practiced law?
Abel Leon has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Abel Leon go to law school?
Abel Leon earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Abel Leon for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2003
B.A.
Carleton College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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