Atty. John Fordell Leone

Atty. John Fordell Leone

John Fordell Leone is a lawyer practicing american indian law, civil litigation, criminal defense law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Okemos Okemos 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About John Fordell Leone at a glance

John Fordell Leone is a personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Okemos, Michigan. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1986) and University of Michigan (B.G.S., 1980). Serands clients in Okemos, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Fordell Leone is a lawyer practicing american indian law, civil litigation, criminal defense law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.G.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • John practices in Okemos, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Fordell Leone's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

John Fordell Leone is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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

John Fordell Leone is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Fordell Leone is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Fordell Leone is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Fordell Leone

Where is John Fordell Leone's law office located?
John Fordell Leone's law practice is located in Okemos, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Fordell Leone handle?
John Fordell Leone focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Fordell Leone practiced law?
John Fordell Leone has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did John Fordell Leone go to law school?
John Fordell Leone earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.G.S., 1980).
How can I contact John Fordell Leone for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1986
B.G.S.
University of Michigan
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1986

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