Atty. Robert J Leonard

Atty. Robert J Leonard

Robert J Leonard is a lawyer practicing policy and regulation, health care, transportation and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Washington Washington 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert J Leonard at a glance

Robert J Leonard is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on tax, government, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971) and District of Columbia (1974). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A. University, 1968). Active member of District of Columbia Bar New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert J Leonard is a lawyer practicing policy and regulation, health care, transportation and 5 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Robert practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J Leonard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J Leonard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

Robert J Leonard is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Robert J Leonard is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Robert J Leonard is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert J Leonard

Where is Robert J Leonard's law office located?
Robert J Leonard's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer And Feld Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J Leonard handle?
Robert J Leonard focuses on tax, government, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert J Leonard practiced law?
Robert J Leonard has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Robert J Leonard go to law school?
Robert J Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A. University, 1968).
How can I contact Robert J Leonard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University School of Law
- 1971
B.A. University
University of Pennsylvania
- 1968

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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