Atty. M. Scott Leonard
M. Scott Leonard is a lawyer practicing international litigation, corporate law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.
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M. Scott Leonard is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Leonard Law Firm. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2005), Illinois (2007), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2011). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and American University of Paris (B.A. Philosophy, 1999). Active member of American Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, International Section) Miami Beach Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- M. Scott Leonard is a lawyer practicing international litigation, corporate law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
- M. Scott received a B.A. degree from American University of Paris in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
- M. Scott practices at Leonard Law Firm in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Scott Leonard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
M. Scott Leonard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
M. Scott Leonard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
M. Scott Leonard is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Illinois →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
M. Scott Leonard is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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