Atty. John Leonard

Atty. John Leonard

John Leonard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, labor and employment, civil rights. John received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Dublin Dublin 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (925) 523-6626

Profile Summary

About John Leonard at a glance

John Leonard is a Member based in Dublin, California, practicing at Mccarthy And Leonard. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1978) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Alameda County, Contra Costa County and Livermore-Amador Valley Bar Associations State Bar of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Dublin, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Leonard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, labor and employment, civil rights
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at McCarthy and Leonard in Dublin, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John Leonard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Leonard 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.

John Leonard is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

John Leonard is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

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

John Leonard is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dublin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Leonard

Where is John Leonard's law office located?
John Leonard's law practice is located in Dublin, California. The firm is Mccarthy And Leonard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leonard handle?
John Leonard focuses on personal injury, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Leonard practiced law?
John Leonard has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Leonard go to law school?
John Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John Leonard for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Leonard received?
John Leonard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1978
B.A.
University of Dayton
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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