Atty. Jeffrey Scott Leonard

Atty. Jeffrey Scott Leonard

Jeffrey Scott Leonard is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Livingston Livingston 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Scott Leonard at a glance

Jeffrey Scott Leonard is a Partner based in Livingston, New Jersey, practicing at Morgan Melhuish Abrutyn. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and New Jersey (1994). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1990). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Livingston, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Scott Leonard is a lawyer practicing civil rights, employment & labor
  • Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Morgan Melhuish Abrutyn in Livingston, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Scott Leonard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Scott 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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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Livingston 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 Scott Leonard

Where is Jeffrey Scott Leonard's law office located?
Jeffrey Scott Leonard's law practice is located in Livingston, New Jersey. The firm is Morgan Melhuish Abrutyn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Scott Leonard handle?
Jeffrey Scott Leonard focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Jeffrey Scott Leonard practiced law?
Jeffrey Scott Leonard has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Jeffrey Scott Leonard go to law school?
Jeffrey Scott Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Jeffrey Scott Leonard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1993
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
New Jersey
Admitted: 1994

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