Melanie C. Leonard

Melanie C. Leonard

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 23 years

Real estate Lawyer at Naperville, IL
Practice Areas: Real Estate

200 E. Fifth Ave., Ste. 115, Naperville, IL

About Melanie

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Real Estate 100%

Residential Real Estate Transactions

24 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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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39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Residential

excellent experience

We hired Melanie Leonard to handle the sale of our home. We hadn't sold a home before, and Melanie was able to guide us through the process. She answered our questions clearly and patiently. She and her staff were always prompt, pleasant, and professional. I would hire Melanie again for a future real... estate transaction.

Posted by Mike | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Professional and Thorough, Highly Recommended

Melanie was my lawyer for the closing on my family's new home. She was recommended by our realtor, and we were not disappointed! Melanie was easily accessible, friendly, knowledgeable, and very thorough when going over documents. She explained everything in great detail (yet easily understandable ter...ms) during the closing, and made some key recommendations during negotiations that more than covered her fee. Can't recommend highly enough!

Posted by Joan | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

AWESOME

Melanie Leonard did an excellent job on our new house attorney review, negotiation, preparation, and closing. The actual closing took just over an hour because Melanie was very well prepared beforehand. We would highly recommend Melanie.

Posted by jeneane | September 18, 2017 | Residential

Highly recommend

Melanie assisted us in buying out first house. We didn't have a realtor since we were buying from friends, so she went above and beyond to explain everything to us. She was very nice while also very honest and directive when we needed it.

Posted by Gopinath Kartheesan | September 06, 2017 | Real Estate

Excellent help during my first home closing

I contacted Melanie late in my home purchasing process but she was very helpful and providing right information until my close process is complete. She explained all the details very thoroughly on the closing document, what should be checked in the new home before walking in to the close meeting. I... strongly recommend her if anyone needs support in their home closing process

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Vanessa de Lara

Real estate lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rosemarie Hobbs

Real estate lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Garver

Real estate lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melanie is an attorney of the highest character that represents the best that the profession has to offer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

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 Valley

Affiliate Member

2015 - 2016

DuPage County Bar Association

Chairperson of the Real Estate Committee

2014 - 2015

DuPage County Bar Association

Vice Chairperson of the Real Estate Committee

2010 - 2013

Realtor Association of the Fox Valley

Contract & 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

2016

Law Day

Bad Faith in Real Estate Transactions

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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