Joel Leppard is an Orlando, Florida experienced trial attorney and managing member of Leppard Law, PLLC.  Attorney Leppard has handled thousands of cases, ranging from the most minor traffic offenses to first degree felonies, from drafting contracts for small business to reviewing multi-billion dollar contracts for clients like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, and has worked on small car accident cases to complex, million dollar medical malpractice lawsuits.  Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Leppard as “Superb."Â
A skilled trial attorney, Mr. Leppard has gone to trial in over 40 cases. During trial, he is known for his extensive knowledge of the laws of evidence and fervent advocacy for his clients. While many lawyers focus pleading out as many cases as soon as possible, Joel Leppard exhausts every possible avenue for his clients and is also well-known for his skillful use of pre-trial motions to either get cases dismissed or to secure an advantageous plea deal.Â
Mr. Leppard also serves as Chief Legal Officer to Blackwood International, LLC  a multi-national environmental engineering corporation, providing counsel in a variety of business matters, such as international negotiations, contracts and licensing matters. Mr. Leppard also serves as Chief Legal Officer at Avidelity, LLC, a real estate investment firm, and is licensed to sell real estate in Florida. Â
Mr. Leppard graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a B.S. in political science with a business minor. He attended law school at Florida State University, where he earned a coveted position as an Editor on the prestigious Florida State Law Review and graduated magna cum laude.  Mr. Leppard was selected for the elite Order of the Coif, reserved for the top 10 percent of law graduates from the top law schools.
Prior to the practice of law, Mr. Leppard taught high school economics, law studies and humanities at Timber Creek High School in Orlando. At TCHS, Mr. Leppard founded the charter chapter of the Future Lawyers of America and was named “Favorite Teacher” by the senior class.
Â
Mr. Leppard is a long-time Florida resident, moving to Orlando with his family in 1990. Joel Leppard went to elementary, middle and high school in Orlando, graduating from University High School. In his spare time, Mr. Leppard is an avid music aficionado and music producer.