Atty. John D. Leidy

Atty. John D. Leidy

John D. Leidy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, employee benefits and 4 other areas of law.

Elizabeth City Elizabeth City 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Leidy at a glance

John D. Leidy is a Partner based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, practicing at Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, workers comp, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1989). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1987) and Denison University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Elizabeth City, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D. Leidy is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment, employee benefits and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P. in Elizabeth City, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Leidy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Leidy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

John D. Leidy is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in North Carolina →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John D. Leidy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John D. Leidy is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

John D. Leidy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

John D. Leidy is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Leidy

Where is John D. Leidy's law office located?
John D. Leidy's law practice is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The firm is Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Leidy handle?
John D. Leidy focuses on wrongful termination, employment, workers comp, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John D. Leidy practiced law?
John D. Leidy has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John D. Leidy go to law school?
John D. Leidy earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact John D. Leidy for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Leidy 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 John D. Leidy received?
John D. Leidy's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1987
B.A.
Denison University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1989

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