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About Mary-Ann
Biography
I counsel and represent employees who want to know their rights concerning disciplinary issues, termination, hiring, promotion, contracts, or unemployment benefit matters. I represent public school employees, law enforcement personnel, nurses, doctors and other medical personnel, clerical staff and workers in many other fields, including chefs, truck drivers and customer service representatives.
I also counsel and represent small business owners who want to make sure they can make the best decisions for running their businesses without running afoul of the law, who need help dealing with government agencies and investigators, and, who want to protect their business interests from those who seek to take advantage of them.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Discrimination
25%
26 years
Employment and Labor
25%
26 years
Sexual Harassment
25%
26 years
Wrongful Termination
25%
26 years
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Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1999
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Location
The Leon Law Firm
704 Cromwell Drive, Suite E, Greenville, NC, 27858
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Posted by Jennifer | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent employment attorney
I hired Ms. Leon to represent me in a EEOC federal law suit. She was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and responded to me quickly. She secured a large settlement for me and I am very pleased with her service. I recommend her without reservation..
Posted by Robin | February 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Outstanding Attorney
I hired attorney Leon to represent me when I was denied unemployment benefits by a previous employer. She was both professional and kind in helping me to prepare for testimony. She demonstrated an impressive command of unemployment law and she went above and beyond to help me win my case. In my opi...
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Experience
Honors
2017
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President / Owner, The Leon Law Firm
2001 - 2005
Associate Attorney, The Lederer Law Firm
Associations
2005 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Employment Law SectionMember; Past Chair
North Carolina Bar Association
Member; Past member of Exec.Council, Labor & Employment Law
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Feltman v. City of Wilson et al., 767 S.E.2d 615, (N.C. App. 2014)
After a favorable ruling from the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the case was settled.
Joyner v. Perquimans Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 231 N.C. App. 358, 752 S.E.2d 517 (2013)
Teacher was reinstated with backpay
Kenon v. N.C. Dep't of Corrections, E.D.N.C. File No. 5:08-cv-296
Case was settled
Education
1999
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
The University of Kansas
PhD - Doctorate
1979
The University of New Mexico
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
2015
2015 Employment Law Seminar
The North Carolina Human Resources Act & State Personnel Issues
2014
2014 Employment Law Seminar
Trial Techniques for the Employment Lawyer
2013
29th Annual North Carolina /South Carolina Labor & Employment Law Conference
“Damages Issues in Employment Litigation”
Publications
2006
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,”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can you work while waiting for your application to be approved ?
03 Jan 2022
Q&A
Can a company make me pay for a day I missed work?
03 Jan 2022
Q&A
Can an employer hold me to a noncompete when others in the business have a different noncompete?
03 Jul 2021