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Half of the South Florida Firm: Watson Leigh, Malik Leigh's primary practice is Divorce and Family Law, Dependency Law, and Education Civil Rights. In South Florida, Malik has involved himself in various activist activities, including suits against the Palm Beach County School District, for Education Inequality issues, and helping un-served residents of West Palm Beach Neighborhoods: Pleasant City and Northwest.
Malik is also a Family Law Mediator and is a Certified High School Law and History teacher. Always advocating for children, Malik and his partner Danielle Watson often hold Law Camps and Legal Seminars through their 501C3 nonprofit firm, Watson Leigh, Law and Education Services Group, Inc.
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Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
State: Indiana
P.O. Box 221172, West Palm Beach, FL, 33422
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Posted by Renee | January 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend
Malik was recommended to me by a friend to help me navigate my divorce, and I’m so thankful. Malik spent extra time with me on the phone to explain all the options and details. The path he recommended was seamless and ended with everything working out as desired. He handled all the paperwork processi...
Posted by Tori | April 15, 2015
Strongly recommend
Malik Leigh is a very passionate attorney. Mr. Leigh went above and beyond for my son. He is very experienced, knowledgeable, and brutally honest with his clients. When other attorneys were telling me that they can't do anything for me Mr. Leigh was able to find a way. Malik Leigh is not only a go...
Posted by Tyrell | April 10, 2015 | Child Custody
Finally Someone Fought for us!!
My wife and I have been fighting for visitation for my 5 year old son from someone else, For some odd Reason (so we though at the time) she would not allow the "father" to be in this child's life. For the first time, Malik Leigh got my story out there in front of the judge and taken care of. ...
Posted by Elizabeth | December 19, 2013 | Child Custody
Shared time sharing issues.
Malik Leigh was an excellent choice for having him represent me. He helped my achieve all that I was asking for, which was a huge benefit to my son. I have shared custody and with his help my son is now able to take the medication he needs so he can thrive to his potential. Malik also was able to ...
Posted by Barbara | June 26, 2013
Great service and excellent personality! He is easy to communicate with ...thanks a lot!
This man is what you would refer to as an outstanding attorney!!! He is not in it for money, but he loves helping people and knows the law. He is always willing to answer your questions and is very professional and exceptional. Awesome is not good enough, but he certainly cares and goes well above an...
"Mr. Leigh is a passionate and dedicated advocate for his clients. He spends time and energy dissecting the complicated circumstances of each individual client and then paving a path to a solution. Additionally, Mr. Leigh is committed to the community and the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County."
Family lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Disbarment issued in FL, 2025
updated on 07/07/2025This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
2012
2012 Pro Bono Gold Pin Award 100+ pro bono hours 2011, Legal Aide Society of Palm Beach County
2013 - Present
Certified Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Watson Leigh, P.A.
2011 - 2015
Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County
2010 - 2010
Civilian USAF USAFE 65th ABW/JA, United States Air Force
2010 - 2010
Civilian intern-attorney, USAF Judge Advocate General Corps- Civ, Us Air Force Jag Corps
2011 - 2013
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyVolunteer Attorney
Conviction
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
English
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08 Apr 2015
Can father cut child's hair as retaliation/ control?
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