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Melanie C. Leonard
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Practice Area
Real Estate
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24 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
My Closing Lawyers
200 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. 115, Naperville, IL, 60563
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Melanie C. Leonard's Reviews
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Posted by Renee | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Superior experience...
Melanie was awesome - keeping me updated, and sane, throughout the short sale of my home. Not sure if this ordeal would gone as smoothly had it been with someone else. Melanie answered questions quickly and without all the legal-ease. She was very clear and upfront, didn't sugar coat anything. I k...
Posted by Mike | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Very Good
Melanie went out of her way to assist us with a friction-less real estate buying and selling experience. Her insights and efforts were helpful, but the decision was always ours.
Posted by Sherry | August 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Smooth Process
The process was painless. Melanie was very knowledgeable and made closing on a home very easy. She answered all our questions and made sure that we were protected in our transaction.
Posted by Maureen | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Definitely Recommend!
Melanie helped us purchase our first home. She was professional and organized. We appreciated her communication throughout the entire process. We recommend Melanie if you are looking for a great real estate lawyer.
Melanie C. Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melanie is an extremely dedicated and caring attorney that always goes the extra mile for her clients and her real estate agents. As a title company, Melanie always makes sure that her buyers are protected and that her sellers close. I highly recommend Melanie."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melanie is an extremely knowledgable, professional. Her style is reassuring and comfortable for the client. Melanie has a particularly good eye for detail and is very thorough in her work."
"Melanie is an attorney of the highest character that represents the best that the profession has to offer."
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Experience
Honors
2011
President's Award, Realtor Association of the Fox Valley
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Principal Attorney, My Closing Lawyers
2006 - 2017
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Melanie C. Leonard, P.C.
2004 - 2006
Associate, Defrees & Fiske
2002 - 2004
Associate, Krohn & Moss, LLC
Associations
2014 - Present
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®Broker/Lawyer Committee
2014 - Present
Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS®Affiliate Member
2014 - Present
Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association, Inc.Board Member
2010 - Present
Realtor Association of the Fox ValleyAffiliate Member
2015 - 2016
DuPage County Bar AssociationChairperson of the Real Estate Committee
2014 - 2015
DuPage County Bar AssociationVice Chairperson of the Real Estate Committee
2010 - 2013
Realtor Association of the Fox ValleyContract & Forms Committee
Education
2002
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
IRELA Monthly Meeting (with CLE)
How to Leverage a Practice Management System for More Than Just Billing
2017
2016
Law Day
Bad Faith in Real Estate Transactions
Publications
2017
MOReTVOnline (YouTube)
FHA Amendatory Clause with Melanie Leonard - Mainstreet Broker/Lawyer Brief
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers