Atty. Craig A. Leslie

Atty. Craig A. Leslie

Craig A. Leslie is a lawyer practicing commercial, tax, appellate and 14 other areas of law.

Buffalo Buffalo 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig A. Leslie at a glance

Craig A. Leslie is a Partner based in Buffalo, New York, practicing at Phillips Lytle LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Ban (1998). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1997) and State University of New York at Plattsburgh (B.A., 1994). Active member of Onondaga County and New York State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig A. Leslie is a lawyer practicing commercial, tax, appellate and 14 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Craig practices at Phillips Lytle LLP in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Craig A. Leslie's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

Craig A. Leslie is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New York →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig A. Leslie

Where is Craig A. Leslie's law office located?
Craig A. Leslie's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. The firm is Phillips Lytle LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig A. Leslie handle?
Craig A. Leslie focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Craig A. Leslie practiced law?
Craig A. Leslie has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Craig A. Leslie go to law school?
Craig A. Leslie earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Craig A. Leslie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
- 1994

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of New York U.S. Ban
Admitted: 1998

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