Atty. John J. Leonard Esquire
Mr. Leonard has comprehensive experience in business, personal injury, insurance, malpractice, professional licensing and ethics litigation.
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About John J. Leonard Esquire at a glance
John J. Leonard Esquire is a Managing Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Leonard Sciolla, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1996). Educated at Temple University (J.D., 1975) and Drexel University (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Leonard has comprehensive experience in business, personal injury, insurance, malpractice, professional licensing and ethics litigation
- His law practice also concentrates in the areas of business and individual transactions, contracts, business break-ups, insurance, healthcare, planning and administration of estates, environmental law, counseling and planning for closely held businesses, serious personal injuries matters, attorney disciplinary and ethics matters, and professional licensing
- Mr. Leonard has served as a mediator, arbitrator, attorney ethics advisor, and expert witness
- He is engaged in various civic, political and non-profit matters and has served on the Boards of several non-profit entities in Pennsylvania and Delaware. “If you have a legal problem, call me
- I do not bite.” -John
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Leonard Esquire handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John J. Leonard Esquire is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John J. Leonard Esquire is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John J. Leonard Esquire is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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