Atty. Jeffrey D. Leonard
Jeff Leonard focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation. Drawing on his diverse personal experience in the construction industry, Mr.
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Jeffrey D. Leonard is a Member based in Wichita, Kansas, practicing at Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S (1991). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1990) and Wichita State University (B.G.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wichita (Board of Governors 2001-2003, 2005-2007), Kansas (Member, Sections on: Construction Law Litigation Section), American (Forum on the Construction Industry Construction Litigation Committee Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wichita, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeff Leonard focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation
- Drawing on his diverse personal experience in the construction industry, Mr. Leonard is regularly retained to assist clients in complex construction matters, including the negotiation and drafting of construction agreements, as well as litigated disputes in State and Federal Court, mediation and arbitration proceedings
- In addition to advising clients in their day-to-day operations, Mr. Leonard has participated in the resolution of disputes involving allegations of construction and design defects, delay and liquidated damages, unforeseen site conditions, environmental concerns (including toxic mold), safety related claims and professional negligence
- The involved projects include residential, commercial and industrial buildings, military installations, educational facilities, prisons, airports, highways and bridges, wastewater facilities and process plant facilities
- Mr. Leonard is active in a number of industry and professional organizations and is a frequent seminar presenter on construction law and litigation topics
- Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Leonard has developed significant experience assisting clients in all types of business and commercial litigation
- Mr. Leonard also assists clients in addressing safety and environmental compliance concerns, including defending administrative proceedings before OSHA
- Mr. Leonard holds the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest "AV" rating for lawyers, reflecting exemplary professional experience and ethical standards
- He is also recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the field of Construction Law, Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law, and has been named by his peers as one of Wichita's "Top Lawyers."
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wichita are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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