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Heather Newsom Leonard
About Heather
Biography
Opened in 2002, Heather Leonard PC is a full service law practice concentrating on litigation and mediation of all employment law matters.
Consistently recognized as one of the top employment lawyers in Alabama, Heather Leonard has been handling employment law matters for both individuals and businesses since 1998. She has been ranked as one of the Top 25 female attorneys as well as one of the the Top 50 overall attorneys in Alabama by Thompson Reuters' Superlawyers publication. Her firm has also been ranked as a Tier One provider of employment law services by U.S. News and World Report's "Best Law Firms."
Confining her practice to employment law issues, Ms. Leonard has the unique expertise and knowledge to successfully navigate the complicated disputes that arise between employers and employees in all facets of the employment relationship. Ranging from internal investigations for a business or filing an EEOC charge on behalf of an employee - all the way to complex multi-plaintiff multi-state litigation, we have handled it.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
97%
28 years
Discrimination
1%
28 years
Mediation
1%
21 years
Sexual Harassment
1%
28 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Alabama for 27 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Heather Leonard, PC
Po Box 43768, Birmingham, AL, 35243-0768
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Posted by Ann | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Satisfied Client
Heather is the definition of a great attorney. She has been diligent in handling my employment case for the last 4 years. She’s always kept me in the loop on where we stand. She never “fluffed” information even if it wasn’t great news for me. I always knew what to expect. She never promised me a pot ...
Heather Newsom Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Heather on several cases and I fully endorse her. She is one of the top labor and employment attorneys in Alabama."
"Heather is a sharp lawyer with a stellar record. I recommend her without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 50 Super Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 50 Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2014
Tier 1 Firm, Best Lawyers
2014
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Super Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2013
Tier 1 Firm, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 50 Super Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 25 Women Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2012
Tier 1 Firm, Best Lawyers
2011
Top 50 Super Lawyers in Alabama, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Heather Leonard PC
1998 - 2002
Attorney, The Stewart Law Group
Associations
2010 - Present
Alabama Goodwill Industries Board of DirectorsBoard Member
2009 - Present
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Key v. Dynamic Security, Inc., 2:19-cv-00767 (Middle District of Alabama0
Verdict of $811,264
Education
1998
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Kentucky
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
CLE
The Basics of Employment Law - FMLA, Title VII, ADA, and FLSA
2011
CLE
The Intersection of the ADAAA and FMLA
2009
CLE
Rules and Procedures for Federal Court Success
2009
CLE
Fundamentals of Employment Law
2009
CLE
Getting Started in Federal Court
2008
CLE
The Mechanics of Alabama Civil Procedure
2008
CLE
Employee Discharge and Documentation
2006
CLE (2006-2015)
Annual Employment Law Update
2006
CLE
Family Medical Leave Act in Alabama
2004
Ethics Seminar
Rules Governing Communications with a Person Represented by Counsel
Languages
English