also known as Bart
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.
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24700 Center Ridge Rd, Suite 250, Westlake, OH, 44145
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Posted by Latrena | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Helped While Living Out of State
As busy as he is I truly felt like he made me a priority. I live out of State and he helped me with everything regarding my Mothers Estate. He Had her house sold in 30 days, was able to ship all of her items to me in Arizona and was frequently communicating with me, helping me with my financial needs...
Posted by Robert | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Consult with Bart - He's an excellent attorney
Bart is a terrific estate attorney and probate specialist. He has been our trusted counsel for many years. I highly recommend if you or someone you know is looking for a professional in either of these areas of the legal field that you contact Bart for a consultation. Thanks so much Bart for all yo...
Posted by David | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Thank You Great Service
James Bart Leonardi Done a five star job for me on a estate where a estate owed me & my Llc a very large amount of money on a claim I filed against the estate for several years & refuse to pay the claim so I consulted with Bart & he told me what he could do for me to get me paid so I hired him and ...
Posted by Caitlin | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent experience
Bart is an excellent attorney, and has helped my family create our wills, powers of attorney, and our trust. He's been incredibly patient as he guided my husband and I through the process of establishing these documents. Bart is very accessible by email and phone to answer any questions we've had, an...
Posted by Charlie | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
James Bart Leonardi LLC - A Very Good Customer Experience
My wife and I solicited Bart's services to help write a will, living will and healthcare power of attorney. We had met with attorneys at a few big firms and found them to be too expensive or unwilling to lean down their offering (we were not looking for complex estate planning work). After doing so...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Ohio Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Ohio Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, Ohio State Bar Association
2011 - Present
Managing Member, James Bart Leonardi, LLC
2008 - 2010
Associate, Whonsetler and Johnson, PLLC
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Regions Morgan Keegan Trust
2012 - Present
Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of ClevelandExecutive Committee - 2014-17
2009 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Kentucky Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2013
Alabama State BarMember
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
B.S.B.A
2019
Creditor Claims
2018
Probate Litigation and Professionalism
2016
Ethics
2016
Marshalling Assets and Creditor Claims
2016
Planned Giving
2014
Probate Litigation
2013
Asset Based Guide to Probate
2013
Preserving, Protecting and Transferring Assets: An Introduction for Physicians
2019
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English
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