Michele L Leonelli

Michele L Leonelli

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 14 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Business

7600 North 16th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ

About Michele

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Pro bono

15 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Phocus Law

7600 North 16th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85020

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Michele L Leonelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chelsea | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Wonderful to Work With; Highly Recommend

I have worked with Michele on various contracting matters over the last 9 months. These matters have ranged from joining calls last minute calls to helping draft updated terms and conditions. Each time I have worked with him, he has shown himself to be extremely knowledgeable, understanding, professi...onal, and thorough. He has definitely been an asset to my very small team, and I would definitely recommend working with him.

Posted by Rocky | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

CEO

Michele has handled a number of varied matters for us over the past year. He takes the time to understand the details of a deal and the business goals, and is appropriately dilligent and detail oriented in negotiating and refining agreements. We'll continue to work with him whenever we can.

Posted by Loren | October 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly Recommend!

Since hiring Michele as legal counsel for our business in May 2019, he’s become an invaluable part of the team. He is a very thorough and knowledgeable professional who has earned our trust and shown that he always has our business's best interest in mind. From advising on potentially legal situatio...ns, to recommending and drafting contracts and company policies, he has provided us with the confidence that we are functioning by the law and proactively mitigating any future legal exposure. He is readily available when needed while being patient and thoughtful in his responses. He communicates clearly and effectively, works in a timely manner and is transparent with regards to billing. Michele continues to be a key part of our business, an absolute joy to work with, and we owe a debt of gratitude to him for his service.

Posted by Nick | October 23, 2020 | Business

Highly recommended

Our company is working with Michele as a consultant on an ongoing basis to review various legal documents. He is a great guy and always does excellent work, very efficient and timely. Can do lots of things but will freely admit when something doesn't fall within his area of expertise.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2020 | Corporate & Incorporation

Co-founder at Mustard

Michele has consulted with us on numerous topics related to business formation and general business legal planning. He has been incredibly helpful throughout. Michele has a startup background and is very familiar with the issues that businesses face. He has helped us to navigate that landscape in a s...mart and measured way.

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Michele L Leonelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Skrabanek

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Friend

"I've known Michele for several years. While we have never co-counseled a specific matter together, we often exchange ideas, insights, and strategies. I know he does excellent work for his clients and often has quality recommendations for me to add value to my own representations. Good lawyers are efficient, responsive, and think outside the box. Michele has all of these qualities."

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Samuel Richardson

Business lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele and I have been working together for a while now, and I am impressed by his professionalism and dedication to his clients. As a lawyer, he goes out of his way to make sure that his clients' needs are addressed to their satisfaction."

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Michael McGirr

Commercial real estate lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michele and I have known each other since law school. He was an exceptional student and has applied his great education in becoming an outstanding attorney. His clients are cared for with expertise, diligence, and a personal touch not found in many attorneys."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Cum Laude, Georgetown University Law Center

2007

Cum Laude, Washington University In St. Louis

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Of Counsel, Phocus Law

2015 - 2019

General Counsel, Vice President, Urban Mining Company

2011 - 2015

Associate, Latham & Watkins, LLP

Associations

2021 - Present

Arizona Real Estate Investment Association

Business Associate & Member

Sample of Legal Cases

California Charter Schools Association v. Los Angeles Unified School District

Victory

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Education

2011

Georgetown Univ Law Ctr

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Arizona Real Estate Investment Association Tucson Monthly Meeting How Your Business Structure Impacts Your Real Estate Investment

2021

Arizona Real Estate Investment Association Phoenix Monthly Meeting How Your Business Structure Impacts Your Real Estate Investment

2021

Arizona Commerce Authority Small Business Bootcamp Legal Considerations for Every Young or Growing Business

2021

American Immigration Lawyers Association 2021 Spring CLE

Entity Formation

Publications

2021

Arizona Real Estate Investment Association Monthly Newsletter How Your Business Structure Impacts Your Real Estate Investment

2021

Arizona Real Estate Investment Association Monthly Newsletter Critical Considerations For Proper Entity Formation

2013

Los Angeles And San Francisco Daily Journal Future Conditions Properly Considered

2013

Latham & Watkins Client Alert Neighbors Takes Sunnyvale Down a Different Track

2013

ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Political Turmoil And The Fate Of Australia’s Greenhouse Gas Pricing Scheme

2012

Los Angeles And San Francisco Daily Journal CEQA Traffic Chaos: Potential New Standard Of Project Analysis

Languages

Spanish

Italian

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