Gordon R. Leech

Gordon R. Leech

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Bend, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

215 N Main St, Suite 214, West Bend, WI

About Gordon

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Protecting the rights of the accused in felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and forfeiture matters.

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Leech Law Offices

215 N Main St, Suite 214, West Bend, WI, 53095-3347

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Gordon R. Leech's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Robert | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Job Well Done

I purchased a used vehicle (2014) in September, 2016 from a dealership which sells the same brand vehicle as I had purchased. A week later I was told by a different dealership that the car had been in an accident and was worth considerably less than I had paid a week earlier, a fact I had not been t...old by the original dealership. Online I was fortunate to find the Consumer and Employment Law Center of Wisconsin and to speak with Gordon Leech. After my initial consultation I was sure I had found the correct attorney to handle my case. Gordon guided me through all the steps of the process in an efficient and always professional manner. From the outset Gordon was incredibly up front and honest about his fee schedule and made sure I understood all the various outcomes. I appreciated this immensely as I had never been involved in a lawsuit before. Whenever we spoke, I was impressed with the fact that Gordon always had my best interests in mind, without a doubt. The case was settled in a vey timely fashion out of court and to my advantage I might add. I highly recommend Gordon Leech of the Consumer Employment Law Center of Wisconsin as a very knowledgeable and impeccably honest attorney. Robert

Posted by elly | June 20, 2013 | Debt Settlement

after checking who is the best attorney in town that will help me in my case , i found an honest good attorney Mr; Gordon leech

my name Elly Cashfeux i bough an SUV from dealership i work for and made 1000 $ down payment and had injure my hand shortly after i made some payment but couldn't make anymore due to lack of work and spending lots time with docotors , the dealer call me and ask me to bring the SUV so they can clean i...t for me, i was stupid enough to trust them so i did and when i get there yes they clean it and put on the lot for sale i was left without transportation i set with Mr: Leech and i explain my situation and his word was wow they can do that , i will help you get your car back and plus , he seem to know the law very well and he explain to me what the step we will be taking before i knew it and within less than a month that what Mr: Gordon Leech did for me : 1- he got my SUV deliver to me 2- make the dealer ship put brand new break on my SUV (at no charge ) cost over $500 3- make the dealer ship waived the reaming amount that i owe to be waive 4-a check of $7000 made out in my name for my trouble and the pain i had to deal with. attorney like Godon leech after he did that for you how you cant love him , he was honest from the start and every time he did something i was inform by it he is the best attorney i could hope for , i was very bless to find him and willing to take my case , he is very genteel person and has a lots of experience what he dose, i will recommend Mr: Leech to my family and friends he is the best attorney out there . you hire Mr : Gordon Leech , you are winner already , i guarantee that , no many attorney out there are honest , and return your pone call when you need him, beside he is very caring person and pleasant to talk with him , like i said from my experience with Mr: leech you will be making the right choice hiring him to help you out and get you what you deserve , he is a winner , so dont flip pages and surf the web , go straight to him so you can start helping you and he is the best out there Elly C

Posted by D. | June 19, 2013 | Debt Collection

Terrible - stay away...

Since the newest “review” of Mr. Leech as an attorney is 3 years old – “if” the other reviews are to be believed, I can only surmise that he has gone way downhill. I contacted him on May 13, 2013, asking him if he would be interested in representing me in a federal FDCPA matter – I gave him all of... the information, documentation, and answered all of his questions. He didn’t seem to be very knowledgeable – even at one point suggesting that we file the various federal claims in a state court to save a few dollars on filing fees… He also stated that he did not know if the state version of the claims allowed for damages – this is supposedly what he does for a living… I didn’t hear anything back from him regarding representation for 9 days – so I contacted him – no response. I waited an additional 7 days, still no response – so I contacted him yet again. After waiting over a half a month to hear back from him – he sent me an email asking a few more questions – I answered the questions – and didn’t hear anything back from him for another 8 days. So, it has been almost a month now (25 days) since I originally contacted him and I have no idea if he is interested in representing me yet. I then get am email from him stating that I should call his office next week and discuss the matter. I made an appointment with his office, called his office the next week at the scheduled time – and he is not in. I am told by someone answering the phone to give them my number and Mr. Leech will call me back. Ten minutes later, he calls, we discuss the case, he says that there are “definitely” violations of law committed by the other party – there is even a letter from a state regulatory agency that states that the other party violated state law – and he would take the case if I pay for the filing fee and all other fees upfront. I tell him that I was under the impression that he, like almost every other FDCPA attorney, operates on a contingency fee - and that I need to think about it and get back to him. I send him an email that same day stating that I was, quite honestly, taken aback by his request for prepayment of filing fees, other fees, etc. That I was under the impression that he, like almost all other FDCPA attorneys, worked on a contingency fee basis. That he stated in our conversation this case is pretty much a slam-dunk. And, if he would take this case on a contingency fee basis, to please let me know. As usual, I hear nothing back from him for another 7 days – so I send him a follow-up email. I then get a response from him stating, in part – 1. Because I did not wish to pay the filing fees and all of the “other “ costs upfront (which in a contingency fee case, as almost all FDCPA actions are, are paid for by the attorney’s firm upfront and then collected only after they win); 2. AND because the filing date for the action was just now more than a month away (it was more than two and a half months away when I contacted him) - That he, now, is not interested in representing me. So, he took over a month (5 weeks) to tell me that one of the reasons he was no longer interested in taking the case was because the time to file (in another 5 weeks) was “fast approaching”… And, because I did not wish to pay for the fees and other costs upfront – which in an FDCPA is almost never done. Stay away and find a competent attorney who actually knows what he is talking about; won’t make you pay fees and costs upfront when no other FDCPA attorney does; and doesn’t take 5 weeks to tell you that one reason he is not interested in taking your case is because he already took 5 weeks to tell you that.

Posted by William | May 15, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

Gordon Leech is a man of his word. , He communicated throughly throughout the legal process, He gave a good faith estimate of legal fees and did not deviate at the close of legal proceeding. Gordon and his staff were very professional at all times and you knew that he had your best interests at hea...rt.

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Gordon R. Leech's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerome Konkel

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gordon is a tremendous advocate for employees and consumers. He is the most technologically savvy attorney I know. He uses that knowlege for the advantage of his clients. Highly skilled, knowlegable and ethical."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Randy Enochs

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gordon is a highly knowledge, hard-working and skilled attorney who frequently provides in-depth, accurate knowledge on the law. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Joseph Mullaney

Credit repair lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Gordon Leech and have greatly benefited from his astute knowledge of Consumer Law. Gordon uniquely combines an encyclopedic understanding of Consumer Rights with an unparalleled ability to break down Consumer Law in a way that his clients leave any conversation with him enlightened and satisfied. I strongly endorse him for Consumer Law matters."

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Amy Wells

Credit repair lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Leech is a highly respected consumer advocate on a national level. His experience and expertise in consumer law, particularly credit reporting laws, is top notch. Any consumer would be very fortunate to have Mr. Leech as their counsel."

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Jonathan Safran

Credit repair lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Gordon for a number of years and enjoyed having him work with us previously at my law firm. Gordon is extremely skilled in credit repair, consumer law and employment law and I have referred numerous clients to him over the years. He does a fantastic job for his clients and knows the ins and outs of these areas of law as well as any other attorney I have known. Gordon is also incredibly skilled in all areas of technology and uses that skill in his practice. He has certainly taught me quite a bit in that regard. I highly recommend Gordon."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Burdge

Business lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Gordon. He is an extremely knowledgeable and highly capable lawyer. He knows the law and how to help people with his excellent legal skill. And he even takes the time to help less experienced lawyers too. A highly competent lawyer and that's exactly what people need."

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Todd Korb

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Gordon for years and know that he cares about his clients and is willing to take on the difficult cases. I refer my clients to him and feel he is an excellent attorney with experience that counts."

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Scott Kaufman

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Leech is a solid attorney and a solid citizen. He's one that can easily stand out in a crowd yet can also make his way through it silently should the situation require. He's a hard working, bright, dedicated and classy individual. You could not go wrong hiring this attorney."

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Kurt Lee

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gordon is an expert in the areas of employment and consumer law. Gordon has helped me obtain successful results in cases involving employment discrimination, retaliatory discharge, workplace harassment, and the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I also refer matters with confidence to Gordon because he makes me look good by being a responsive, caring, and aggressive champion for his clients. I highly recommend Gordon Leech."

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Steven Fahlgren

Credit repair lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gordon is an outstanding lawyer and is highly skilled in credit related litigation. Many consumers do not realize how much time must be invested to learn about the Fair Credit Reporting Act, cases interpreting the Act, the documents that the credit bureaus and furnishers have relating to disputes and credit reports and how hard the credit bureaus fight these cases. Gordon is a warrior that has spent the time to become among the best of those who fight for consumers in credit related litigation."

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Jonathan Groth

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Gordon since he moved to Milwaukee. I've referred clients to him in the past and will continue to do so in the future. He's a tech savvy and wise attorney with a track record of large verdicts. You'd be lucky to have him as your attorney."

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Shawn Wright

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Joseph Mullaney

Credit repair lawyer

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Jonathan Safran

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer

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Todd Korb

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Kaufman

Unknown lawyer

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Kurt Lee

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Steven Fahlgren

Credit repair lawyer

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Jonathan Groth

Personal injury lawyer

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Larry Murrell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marguerite Longoria

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Certified Circuit Court Mediator (2003-05), Florida Bar

2001

Board Certified Labor & Employment Law Specialist (since lapsed), Florida Bar

1995

Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal, United States Marine Corps

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Managing Member, Leech Law Offices, formerly Consumer & Employment Law Center of Wisconsin

Associations

2015 - 2016

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement

Committee Member, Legal

2011 - 2014

Wisconsin Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Section

Board Member

2011 - 2016

Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement

Board Member

2010 - 2013

Wisconsin Bar Association, Civil Rights & Liberties Section

Board Member

2007 - 2018

Wisconsin Association for Justice

Member

2000 - 2014

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Michel v. Oys, Used Car Claim

Judgment for my clients

Smith v. Jones

Won an award at trial for his damages, doubled, plus fees and costs of trial.

Dick Brantmeier Ford v. Jannusch

Won at trial, defeating repossession attempt

Kukor v. Uline

Prevailed after trial and appeal

Davis v. City of Milwaukee LIRC Appeal

Prevailed on Appeal to LIRC

Slantis v. Capozzi & Associates

Partial Summary Judgment in Plaintiff's favor and Denial of Judgment to Defendant

Mack v. Bailey & Ark Haven

Successfully Obtained a Judgment for the Employees for Overtime Pay

Buschman v. Keiding & Travelers Casualty

Successful trial award

City of Milwaukee v. Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Successfully defeated Petition

Ayers v. Specialty Shoes, 848 So.2d 1239 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)

Successful trial result and defense on appeal

Lemberger v. General Motors et al

$1.1 m Jury Verdict

Collins v. MMRA, Order on Motion to Dismiss

Defeated Motion to Dismiss FMLA Claim

Collins v. MMRA, Order Granting Motion for Protective Order

Prevailed on motion for protective order

Davis v. City of Milwaukee Police Department, Trial Decision

Prevailed at trial

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Education

1991

Naval Justice School

1990

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

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1986

Pennyslvania State University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Volunteer Lawyers Project of Legal Action of Wisconsin 2016 Training

Auto Fraud, a Legal Primer

2013

WAJ Spring Conference 2013 Pitfalls in Litigating Employment Claims

2013

Volunteer Lawyers Project

Credit, Background and Tenant Screening Reports

2013

NACA Webinar

Employment Screening Reports and Equal Opportunity Claims: The Connection Between the FCRA and Title VII

2012

Nuts & Bolts of Civil Rights Practice How to Build a 21st Century Civil Rights Practice

2012

Labor & Employment Law Society Practice Series

Practicing Labor and Employment Law

2012

21st Annual Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Proving Damages Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

2011

20th Annual Consumer Rights Litigation Conference, Chicago, IL Trends in Fair Credit Reporting Act Litigation

2010

2010 NACA Autofraud Litigation Conference Complying with Ethics Rules under today’s economic pressures

2009

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Mechanics of Fair Credit Reporting Pre-trial Litigation

2008

WMCS Radio 1290 AM, Legal Mondays

Interview & Discussions re Employment Law

2007

Paralegal Association of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

Consumer Law

2006

WMCS Legal Mondays

Unlawful Debt Collection Tactics

2005

Impact of Fair Credit Reporting Law on Employment

Hiring & Background Checks

2001

Annual Conference of FlaNela 2001

Ex Parte Contacts with Current & Former Employees

2000

Employment Discrimination Litigation

A Primer on Employment Discrimination Litigation

1997

Wage & Hour Law

Basic Wage & Hour Law for the Practitioner

Publications

2018

2013

Stand Up For Your Rights Wisconsin Website Wisconsin Legislature Continues Attack on Unemployed Workers

2012

Blog @ Wisconsin-Consumer.com Wisconsin Consumer News & Education

2012

StandUp for Your Rights Wisconsin Blog Big Win for Consumers in Wisconsin Supreme Court

2010

Car Fraud Matters Blog Blog on Car Fraud Matters

Languages

English

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