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About Mary-Ann
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 1999 | 05/04/2019 |
| Legal answers | 139 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Elite | Business North Carolina | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President / Owner | The Leon Law Firm | 2005 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | The Lederer Law Firm | 2001 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Employment Lawyers Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
| North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law Section | Member; Past Chair | 1999 - Present |
| North Carolina Bar Association | Member; Past member of Exec.Council, Labor & Employment Law | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt County Women's Journal | “Sexual Harassment at Work: Frequently Asked Questions.” | 2006 |
| Pitt County Women's Journal | “Knowing your Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family Medical Leave Act,” | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| The University of Kansas | PhD - Doctorate | 1986 |
| The University of New Mexico | MA - Masters | 1979 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Employment Law Seminar | The North Carolina Human Resources Act & State Personnel Issues | 2015 |
| 2014 Employment Law Seminar | Trial Techniques for the Employment Lawyer | 2014 |
| 29th Annual North Carolina /South Carolina Labor & Employment Law Conference | “Damages Issues in Employment Litigation” | 2013 |
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| Nguyen v. JPQ NailSpa, Inc., Pitt County File No. 16 CVD 2768 | Jury verdict in favor of the Plaintiff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Curington v. N.C. Sheriff's Education & Training Standards Commission | Favorable ruling by Administrative Law Judge; Certification granted | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Britner v. Franklin County Board of Education, Franklin County, N.C. Superior Court File No. 17 CVS 660 | Principal was reinstated with backpay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Excellent employment attorney
Posted by Jennifer
Fri Mar 02 2018
Excellent attorney!
Posted by anonymous
Tue Feb 20 2018
Attorney endorsements
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Roy Warren, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation after seeing some of her answers on AVVO. She has demonstrated a keen proficiency with her answers as well as compassion and professionalism. She seems to be one of those rare lawyers that can apply her knowledge of the law to real life situations to assist those that need help.
Andrew Dickens, Foreclosure Attorney
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I am impressed with Ms. Leon's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!