George J Leontire

George J Leontire

also known as Baez Law Firm

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 44 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Bedford, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

66 N 2nd St, New Bedford, MA

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm of Jose A. Baez, Esq. P.A.

66 N 2nd St, New Bedford, MA, 02740-6249

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Posted by Andy | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Experience

I hired Attorney Leontire for a property purchase gone awry. He took over the case and successfully completed the purchase with the terms as originally agreed.

Posted by Angela | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Case

I hired atty leontire. He was excellent. He handle my case in a timely matter. I would recommend him to everyone. His paralegal Christine is awesome. They are both very nice to talk to

Posted by Robert | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Animal & Dog Bites

Retired

We were undecided whether or not to pursue a party whose dog attacked unprovoked causing severe bites and mental distress. George convinced us damages should be sought. With a minimum distress on our part and ,less than 6 months George got a 6 figure settlement.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Criminal Trial Lawyer of the Year, National Trial Lawyers

2000

Man of the Year, City of New Bedford

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Teaching Faculty Member, Harvard University, Kennedy School Of Government

1998 - 2002

City Solicitor, City of New Bedford

Education

1981

New England School of Law

Juris Doctor (J.D.),

1976

College of The Holy Cross

Bachelor's Degree,

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