Matthew Sean Leonard

Matthew S. Leonard is a plaintiff’s civil litigation attorney focusing his practice in service of individuals who have suffered from catastrophic personal injuries and wrongful death. For three years, Matthew was a law clerk for the firm, assisting its attorneys in all stages of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, and trial preparation. The firm has secured more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has more than 100 settlements and verdicts that exceed $1 million.

Before beginning his legal career, Matthew became passionate about representing injured individuals from the examples set by his father and grandfather, who are both prominent plaintiff’s trial attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona. From their example, he understands the time, effort, and attention to detail required to ensure that his clients are fairly compensated for their losses.

Matthew attended law school at the DePaul University College of Law. While in law school, Matthew was a member of the DePaul Appellate Moot Court Society and competed in the Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition, where his team was awarded the third-place brief in the competition. Matthew was on the Dean’s List and graduated cum laude.

Matthew received his undergraduate degree from Lake Forest College, graduating cum laude, majoring in Business and minoring in Legal Studies and Philosophy. At Lake Forest, Matthew was a four-year player and a captain of the football team.