Jeff Leonard focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation. Drawing on his diverse personal experience in the construction industry, Mr. Leonard is regularly retained to assist clients in complex construction matters, including the negotiation and drafting of construction agreements, as well as litigated disputes in State and Federal Court, mediation and arbitration proceedings. In addition to advising clients in their day-to-day operations, Mr. Leonard has participated in the resolution of disputes involving allegations of construction and design defects, delay and liquidated damages, unforeseen site conditions, environmental concerns (including toxic mold), safety related claims and professional negligence. The involved projects include residential, commercial and industrial buildings, military installations, educational facilities, prisons, airports, highways and bridges, wastewater facilities and process plant facilities. Mr. Leonard is active in a number of industry and professional organizations and is a frequent seminar presenter on construction law and litigation topics.
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Leonard has developed significant experience assisting clients in all types of business and commercial litigation. Mr. Leonard also assists clients in addressing safety and environmental compliance concerns, including defending administrative proceedings before OSHA. Mr. Leonard holds the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest "AV" rating for lawyers, reflecting exemplary professional experience and ethical standards. He is also recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the field of Construction Law, Lawyer of the Year in Construction Law, and has been named by his peers as one of Wichita's "Top Lawyers."
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1991, Kansas
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
MembershipsWichita (Board of Governors 2001-2003, 2005-2007), Kansas (Member, Sections on: Construction Law
Litigation Section), American (Forum on the Construction Industry
Construction Litigation Committee
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee) Bar Associations.Bar FellowshipKansas Bar Fellow -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolWashburn University of Topeka
Class of 1990
J.D.
with honors
Other EducationWichita State University
Class of 1987
B.G.S.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1963
Decatur, Illinois, June 6, 1963
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2959 North Rock Road, Suite 300Wichita, KS 67226U.S.A.
Show on map- Monday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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- Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Jeffrey D. Leonard was admitted in 1991 to the State of Kansas.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Jeffrey D. Leonard is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Kansas and United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Jeffrey D. Leonard has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?Yes, Jeffrey D. Leonard offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?Jeffrey D. Leonard is listed in the Business Law, Civil Trial Practice, Commercial Law, Construction Law, Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Municipal Bond/Public Authority Financing, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Trusts and Estates and Wills and Probate section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.