Michael Irving Leonard

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Michael Irving Leonard

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

120 N. LaSalle St.,, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL

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About Michael

Biography

Mike gets results. Known for his aggressive cross-examinations and creative and compelling closing arguments, Mike has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Illinois and nati...

Do you need aggressive, experienced representation in a whistleblower or ederal criminal matter?

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

60%
Litigation 40%

Experiencedand successful trial lawyer and litigator in federal and state courts across the country, with substantial experience in federal criminal, whistleblower/false claims act, commerical, and employment litigation.

33 years | 500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Leonard Trial Lawyers

120 N. LaSalle St.,, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60606

leonardtriallawyers.com/attorney/leonard-mike/

Michael Irving Leonard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jacquelyn | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Jacquelyn

Micheal I. Leonard and his team of attorneys did an excellent job in representing me. They were very professional and compassionate, I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Posted by Jeffrey | November 13, 2013

A great Attorney and even better person

Unfortunately I have needed the services of Michael Leonard on a couple of occasions involving Employment Law. Fortunately, I had access to the services of Michael Leonard. I would recommend him to anyone. He is as sharp as they come and an even better person.

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Litigation lawyer | Nov 12

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"Mike is an excellent attorney. first rate.I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1995

Pro Bono Service Award, International Human Rights Law Group

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Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

N/A

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Partner, Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson, LLP

Associations

2002 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1991 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of California v. CVS Caremark, et. al.

Settlement

United States of America v. Rodney Ray

Not guilty.

Letcher v. Town Merriville, Case No. 2:05 CV 401

Jury verdict

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Education

1991

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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