Atty. William David Leslie

Atty. William David Leslie

William David Leslie is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, landlord & tenant and 3 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About William David Leslie at a glance

William David Leslie is a family law, estate planning, employment, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1985) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William David Leslie is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, landlord & tenant and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • William practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William David Leslie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William David Leslie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William David Leslie is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

William David Leslie is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William David Leslie is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William David Leslie

Where is William David Leslie's law office located?
William David Leslie's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William David Leslie handle?
William David Leslie focuses on family law, estate planning, employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William David Leslie practiced law?
William David Leslie has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did William David Leslie go to law school?
William David Leslie earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact William David Leslie for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1985
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1985

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