Atty. David M. Leonard

Atty. David M. Leonard

Mr. David M.

Atlanta Atlanta 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Leonard at a glance

David M. Leonard is a Shareholder based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Carlton Fields. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of (2005). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Purdue University (B.S. Chemical, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David M. Leonard is a lawyer practicing insurance, business litigation, class actions and 5 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices at Carlton Fields in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Leonard's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

David M. Leonard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David M. Leonard is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Class Action

David M. Leonard is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David M. Leonard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David M. Leonard is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Leonard

Where is David M. Leonard's law office located?
David M. Leonard's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Carlton Fields. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Leonard handle?
David M. Leonard focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David M. Leonard practiced law?
David M. Leonard has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David M. Leonard go to law school?
David M. Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. Chemical, 1972).
How can I contact David M. Leonard for a consultation?
You can contact David M. Leonard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David M. Leonard received?
David M. Leonard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1975
B.S. Chemical
Purdue University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1975
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of
Admitted: 2005

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