Katie Kiihnl Leonard

Katie Kiihnl Leonard

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Family

1899 Powers Ferry Rd., SE, Suite 470, Atlanta, GA

About Katie

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements, Legal Separation, Child Custody, Modifications, Child Support, Paternity and Legitimation, Contempt

17 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 16 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2009

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Leonard & O'Neil

1899 Powers Ferry Rd., SE, Suite 470, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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Katie Kiihnl Leonard's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Tim | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Fighter Who Tells It Straight — Exactly What I Needed

My divorce was as contentious as it gets. My ex-wife was a family law attorney, and finding someone willing to go toe-to-toe with opposing counsel who knew every pressure point wasn't easy. Katie Leonard didn't flinch. She took my case without hesitation and fought hard to defend me, my interests, an...d my reputation — which was under constant attack throughout the process. What set Katie apart was her ability to cut through the noise and focus on what actually mattered. When the opposition attempted to intimidate or influence me, she stepped in immediately and shut it down. She also called the case correctly — predicting how opposing counsel and the judge would react — and she was right. Did everything go exactly as I had hoped? No. But that's not what an attorney is for. Attorneys are not counselors, pals, or fairy godmothers. Their job is to tell you what the law is, give you their honest read on how things will play out in court, and fight for you within the confines of the law and legal procedure — without putting you or your case at risk. That is exactly what Katie did. To anyone considering hiring Katie, Ashley, and their team: you will get straight talk. Not everyone can handle that, but that's a you problem. The outcome of your case is not solely determined by the attorney you hire, but I know my interests were well looked after in Katie's care. I would gladly speak with anyone who is considering Leonard & O'Neil — don't hesitate to reach out.

Posted by Joan Harbin | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Narcissistic money grabbers

It became evident from the outset that this lawyer's primary concern was money, not the well-being of their clients. Throughout the entire process, I felt like I was just another source of income rather than a person in need of assistance. Not only was the communication lacking, but it seemed that... every decision made was based on what would bring in the most profit for the lawyer, rather than what was best for me as the client. There was a distinct lack of empathy and understanding of my situation, and it was clear that their only motivation was to maximize their fees. The young girl that runs the front desk is very sweet but extremely inexperienced. If you’re a firm representing high conflict cases , you need someone at the front just as knowledgeable and ORGANIZED. In court, their lackluster performance was evident. It was apparent that they had not put in the effort to adequately represent me, and it felt like they were more interested in rushing through the proceedings to move on to the next paying client. Their lack of dedication and genuine interest in my case was truly disheartening. I strongly advise anyone in need of legal assistance to steer clear of this firm. Their focus on financial gain over the well-being of their clients is unacceptable and reflects a severe lack of professional ethics.

Katie Leonard

Replied last February 24, 2026

This is not a former client of mine. I do not have any clients with this name.-- Katie Leonard

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Katie Kiihnl Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Brezel

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie and I worked together as co-chairs of the Young Lawyers Division Family Law Section. Katie was a great co-chair and her involvement has been very beneficial to our committee. Katie is also an excellent advocate who works hard to get the best results for her clients. She is a great attorney who is able to work with her opposition to reach reasonable resolutions. But she is also more than capable of taking her cases before the court for a hearing if that becomes necessary."

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Sheri Lake

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katie is an outstanding lawyer who I have had the pleasure to work with on many occasions. She is smart, thoughtful and works very hard to get the best outcome for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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David Sarif

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Katie is an extremely intelligent and hard working advocate for her clients. I have worked with her and against her and can attest to her ethical, professional, and excellent representation of her clients."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Katie. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Atlanta Magazine

2015

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Atlanta Magazine

2014

Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Atlanta Magazine

2014

Graduate, Guardian Ad Litem Training, Cobb County Bar Association

2013

Graduate, Leadership Academy, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

2009

Custer-Tuggle Award for Excellence in Family Law, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Georgia Chapter

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle

2009 - 2011

Associate, Kessler & Solomiany

Associations

2018 - Present

Cobb County Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2018 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Board of Governors

2018 - Present

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Social Committee Co-Chair

2016 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2014 - Present

Young Lawyers Division, Family Law Committee

Co-chair

2014 - Present

Fulton County Family Division Task Force

Member

2013 - Present

High School Mock Trial Competition

Evaluator

2010 - Present

Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

Guardian ad Litem

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

2019 - 2020

Leadership Cobb

Member

Education

2009

University of Memphis

J.D.

2006

University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)

BS - Bachelor of Science, cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tropical Seminar CLE

Battle of the Experts: Finding Hidden Income in Tax Returns

2016

Fulton County Family Division CLE

Moderator, Staff Attorneys Panel, "The Ins and Outs of Court"

2016

Family Law Institute

Attorney's Fees: A View from the Bench

2015

Tropical Seminar

Divorce 101: A Bird's Eye View of Family Law

2014

Appellate Roadmap for Family Lawyers

Alternatives to Filing an Appeal

2013

Georgia Family Law Institute

Child Custody Roundtable: Ask the Experts

Publications

2015

Time.com; Chase.com Managing Credit After Divorce

2015

Fox Business Five Habits of Money-Saavy 20-Somethings

2013

Go Girl Finance Women and Divorce: How to Protect Yourself Financially, Parts 1 and 2

2012

Family Law Institute, co-authored with John L. Collar, Jr. Hot Tips: Email Do's and Do Not's

2012

Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law Section Good Night, Sleep Tight: Various Views on Overnight Visitation

Languages

English

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