Atty. Leonard Leader
Leonard Leader is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law. Leonard received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Leonard Leader is a Partner based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at Wiggin and Dana LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), and Connecticut (1983). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1973) and City College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Leonard Leader is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
- Leonard received a B.A. degree from City College of the City University of New York in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Leonard practices at Wiggin and Dana LLP in New Haven, CT and 4 others locations
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Leonard Leader is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Connecticut →
Leonard Leader is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Connecticut →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Leonard Leader is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Connecticut →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Leonard Leader is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Connecticut →
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Haven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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