Bart Leonardi is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law by the Ohio State Bar Association. His practice is concentrated in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust law and Probate Litigation.
A native of Cleveland, Mr. Leonardi obtained his B.S.B.A. in Finance from John Carroll University and his J.D. from Ave Maria School of Law. He is admitted to practice in all state courts of Ohio and Kentucky and in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Ohio and the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky.
Practice areas
Estate Administration, Representing Executors, Probate Litigation, Wrongful Death, Minor Settlements,Guardianships
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 2009 | 10/19/2020 |
KY | Authorized to practice law | 2008 | 12/09/2020 |
AL | Inactive | 2006 | 11/10/2020 |
Legal answers | 164 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Ohio Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Ohio Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law | Ohio State Bar Association | 2017 |
Featured Author | Target Law | 2012 |
Highlighted Attorney | HG.org | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Member | James Bart Leonardi, LLC | 2011 - Present |
Associate | Whonsetler and Johnson, PLLC | 2008 - 2010 |
Attorney | Regions Morgan Keegan Trust | 2006 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of Cleveland | Executive Committee - 2014-17 | 2012 - Present |
Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Kentucky Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 2006 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Attorney at Law Magazine | Bart Leonardi - Finding His Calling | 2019 |
Target Law | How Can You Avoid Probate? | 2012 |
Target Law | Estate Tax: When and How to Be Prepared | 2012 |
bartleonardi.com | When and Why to Revisit a Will | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Ave Maria School Of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
John Carroll University | B.S.B.A | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Lorain County Bar Association Annual Probate Seminar | Creditor Claims | 2019 |
38th Annual Trumbull County Probate Practice Seminar | Probate Litigation and Professionalism | 2018 |
NBI Estate Planning and Administration CLE | Ethics | 2016 |
NBI Estate Planning and Administration CLE | Marshalling Assets and Creditor Claims | 2016 |
Catholic Community Foundation Diocese of Cleveland | Planned Giving | 2016 |
NBI Probate Boot Camp | Probate Litigation | 2014 |
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NBI Probate CLE | Asset Based Guide to Probate | 2013 |
EMH Medical Staff Meeting | Preserving, Protecting and Transferring Assets: An Introduction for Physicians | 2013 |
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Bart is a highly skilled attorney who knows how to evaluate and “get to the heart” of the most complex transactions. He is knowledgeable and has great relationships with his clients. I endorse this lawyer.
John Corrigan, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Probate Attorney on May 26, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Leonardi is one of the finest attoreneys in his area. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.
Robert Somogyi, Probate Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed Probate Law issues with Mr. Leonardi on many occassions over the past few years and he has always demonstrated insight and a complete knowledge in said area of law. Bart is responsive to his clients needs and has a deep understanding of their wishes and concerns.
David Mushlin, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
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Bart is an outstanding lawyer, who always puts his clients' interests first. He is well-versed in estate planning, and makes this complicated legal field easy to understand for his clients. He is always willing to take the extra time to explain everything fully to his clients, and handles each case personally.