Governmental Liability and Civil Rights Defense. Leonard has successfully represented and defended governmental entities and law enforcement officers accused of civil rights violations. Such lawsuits have included allegations of wrongful arrest, excessive force, warrantless searches and wrongful death. Law enforcement agencies and officers have long relied upon Leonard’s expertise in defending against such claims and his vigorous efforts to work to have such claims dismissed through motion practice or won at trial. 

Land Use Litigation. Leonard has successfully defended municipalities involved in land use disputes which have included issues pertaining to the applicability of ordinances, statutory interpretation, development agreements and claims involving allegations of negligence, trespass and nuisance. He has successfully litigated such matters through trial and appeal. 

Product Liability/Civil Litigation. Leonard’s experience as a trial attorney allows him to provide analysis and perspective for clients at the early stages of litigation and develop a plan of action to handle such cases in a cost effective, efficient and successful manner. He has handled a wide range of cases, including product liability matters involving property damage, personal injury and death. He understands and appreciates that the facts of each case are unique and require different strategies and approaches in order to ensure success at trial in the event that a resolution cannot be reached which serves the best interest of his clients.