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James Bart Leonardi

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  • Westlake, OH
  • Licensed for 15 years
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About James

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

  1. Probate: 60%

    Estate Administration, Representing Executors, Probate Litigation, Wrongful Death, Minor Settlements,Guardianships

  2. Estate planning: 40%

    Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, Business Succession Planning, Asset Protection.

Languages spoken

English

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James Bart Leonardi, LLC

24700 Center Ridge Rd
Suite 250
Westlake, OH, 44145

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      OHActive200911/05/2021
      KYAuthorized to Practice Law200812/03/2021
      ALInactive200610/18/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers164
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      Ohio Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
      Ohio Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
      Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate LawOhio State Bar Association2017
      Featured AuthorTarget Law2012
      Highlighted AttorneyHG.org2012
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Managing MemberJames Bart Leonardi, LLC2011 - Present
      AssociateWhonsetler and Johnson, PLLC2008 - 2010
      AttorneyRegions Morgan Keegan Trust2006 - 2008
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of ClevelandExecutive Committee - 2014-172012 - Present
      Ohio State Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
      Kentucky Bar AssociationMember2008 - Present
      Alabama State BarMember2006 - 2013
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Attorney at Law MagazineBart Leonardi - Finding His Calling2019
      Target LawHow Can You Avoid Probate?2012
      Target LawEstate Tax: When and How to Be Prepared2012
      bartleonardi.comWhen and Why to Revisit a Will2012
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Ave Maria School Of LawJD - Juris Doctor2006
      John Carroll UniversityB.S.B.A1994
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Lorain County Bar Association Annual Probate SeminarCreditor Claims2019
      38th Annual Trumbull County Probate Practice SeminarProbate Litigation and Professionalism2018
      NBI Estate Planning and Administration CLEMarshalling Assets and Creditor Claims2016
      NBI Estate Planning and Administration CLEEthics2016
      Catholic Community Foundation Diocese of ClevelandPlanned Giving2016
      NBI Probate Boot CampProbate Litigation2014
      EMH Medical Staff MeetingPreserving, Protecting and Transferring Assets: An Introduction for Physicians2013
      NBI Probate CLEAsset Based Guide to Probate2013

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      Estate Planning Made Easier

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      Excellent Attorney

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      Consult with Bart - He's an excellent attorney

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      One of a kind

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      Thank You Great Service

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      Excellent, highly recommended lawyer

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      Excellent experience

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      James Bart Leonardi LLC - A Very Good Customer Experience

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      Lawyer David Matthew Krueger

      David Krueger, Unknown Attorney on Dec 31, 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.

      Lawyer John P Corrigan

      John Corrigan, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
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      Lawyer David Matthew Krueger

      David Krueger, Unknown Attorney on Dec 31, 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.

      Lawyer John P Corrigan

      John Corrigan, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 5, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Howard M Lewis

      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.

      Lawyer Robert Eric Somogyi

      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.

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      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.

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