Atty. Jeffrey S Leonard

Atty. Jeffrey S Leonard

Jeffrey S Leonard is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, reinsurance, insurance insolvency and 3 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Short Hills Short Hills 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey S Leonard at a glance

Jeffrey S Leonard is a Partner based in Short Hills, New Jersey, practicing at Budd Larner A Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, bankruptcy, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1986), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1993). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1980) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1977). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Short Hills, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey S Leonard is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, reinsurance, insurance insolvency and 3 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Budd Larner A Professional Corporation in Short Hills, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey S Leonard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey S Leonard 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.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Jeffrey S Leonard is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey S Leonard

Where is Jeffrey S Leonard's law office located?
Jeffrey S Leonard's law practice is located in Short Hills, New Jersey. The firm is Budd Larner A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey S Leonard handle?
Jeffrey S Leonard focuses on employment, bankruptcy, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jeffrey S Leonard practiced law?
Jeffrey S Leonard has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Jeffrey S Leonard go to law school?
Jeffrey S Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Jeffrey S Leonard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1980
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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