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Samuel Robert Leonard
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Biography
I am experienced in a variety of practice areas, including Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Collection Defense and other general litigation. I am passionate about all litigation especially consumer protection cases. A major area of focus for me is student loan debt. I am continually advocating for solutions to the private student loan debt crisis and I have had an op-ed published in the Seattle Times advocating for greater consumer protections. I also have experience in class actions. In 2014 I filed a major class action against one of the state’s largest debt collectors, AllianceOne Receivables Management. The case, Dibb, et al. v. AllianceOne Receivables Management, resulted in nearly a million dollars being paid to Washington individuals and families who were illegally collected against.
I also spend a significant amount of time volunteering. I volunteer at both the King County Bar Associations Neighborhood Legal Clinics and the Northwest Justice Project’s free debt clinic. I have lobbied Washington State’s Congress on issues such as wage theft, increasing the minimum wage, and protecting worker compensation.
Schooling
Seattle University School of Law - J.D. with honors
Central Washington University - B.A. in Communications
Kentridge High School - Kent, Washington
Hobbies
Playing and watching soccer with my family, snowboarding and hiking. I am also a huge Sounders and Seahawks fan.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Washington for 12 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2013
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Samuel Leonard
9030 35th Ave SW, Suite 100, Seattle, WA, 98126
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by John | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
great job
I hired Sam due to a fruadulant medical bill in excess of 10,000 dollars and hounding of a collection agency.Sam knew just what to do and the best way to fight back.He was good communicating with me thru e mail and phone calls.He won my case without a trail and all legal costs to me were covered thru...
Posted by Karen | July 05, 2015 | Real Estate
Thorough, compassionate, responsive.
Sam was an invaluable resource in helping me navigate a very awkward property dispute. He provided excellent legal advice and really went above and beyond to be available by phone and email. It’s clear Sam really cares about his clients and it’s my pleasure to recommend him.
Samuel Robert Leonard's Lawyer Endorsements
"I consulted with Sam regarding a difficult and complicated case at a crucial point. When I explained the case, Sam got it the first time and started identifying solutions. He brought sharp analytical skills and perseverance in each phase of the case. He obtained an excellent result and kept his wry sense of humor at all times. -Jim"
"Sam is a creative problem solver who tackles his clients' issues skillfully and with great care. His attention to detail and empathy for his clients make him an excellent lawyer."
"Sam is an outstanding advocate for his clients, and he is extremely professional in his approach to his practice. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Cum Laude, Seattle University School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Leonard Law
2015 - 2015
Attorney, The Law Offices of Antoinette M. Davis
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Robblee Detwiler and Black
2013 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Leen & O'sullivan, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Smith and Goodfriend PS
2013 - 2013
Lobbyist - 2013 Session, Washington State Labor Council
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Schwerin Campbell Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt LLP
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Keane Law Offices
2005 - 2010
Project Manager, Boeing
Associations
2017 - Present
Northwest Consumer Law CenterSecretary
2017 - Present
Public JusticeMember
2013 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2013 - Present
King County Bar AssociationNeighborhood Legal Clinic Steering Committee Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
King County Bar AssociationNeighborhood Legal Clinic Volunteer
Sample of Legal Cases
Dibb et al. v. AllianceOne
Class Certified - Case Pending
Motion for Reconsideration - AllianceOne v. Lewis - Washington's Supreme Court
Education
2013
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Central Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Seattle University School of Law - Consumer Advocacy Clinic
Debt Collection Abuse Laws and Practice
2017
Essential Tools to Build a Successful Plaintiff Consumer Protection Law Practice
Building a Successful Consumer Protection Practice
Publications
2018
Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association)
And the Debt Collector Says to the Judge: 'I have to Pay Attorneys' Fees?'
2014
The Seattle Times
The bankruptcy trap in student-loan debt
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Angie's List sent me to collections when they didn't even tell me about any early termination fee when i signed up with them.
14 Sep 2015
Q&A
How long does a plaintiff have to serve a defendant in a debt collection lawsuit?
01 Sep 2015