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Atty. Edwin Deane Leonard

Atty. Edwin Deane Leonard

Edwin Deane Leonard is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers and acquisitions. Edwin received a B.A. degree from The Principia College in 1950, and has been licensed for 69 years.

New York New York 69 yrs experience 69 year
Call (646) 797-2069

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About Edwin Deane Leonard at a glance

Edwin Deane Leonard is a Senior Counsel based in New York, New York, practforg at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They haand 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in New York US District Court, Southern District of New York (1957). Educated at George Washington University Law School (LL.M. Harvard, 1956) and The Principia College (B.A., 1950). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York The District of Columbia Bar New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Edwin Deane Leonard is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, mergers and acquisitions
  • Edwin received a B.A. degree from The Principia College in 1950, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • Edwin practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York 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 substantiand 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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Where is Edwin Deane Leonard's law office located?
Edwin Deane Leonard's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Edwin Deane Leonard practiced law?
Edwin Deane Leonard has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did Edwin Deane Leonard go to law school?
Edwin Deane Leonard earned their education at (LL.M. Harvard, 1956); (B.A., 1950).
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Edwin Deane Leonard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Harvard
George Washington University Law School
- 1956
B.A.
The Principia College
- 1950

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York US District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1957

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