Ian Richard Leavengood

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Ian Richard Leavengood: Attorney with LeavenLaw
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Ian is a native Floridian, born and raised in St. Petersburg. After receiving his Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida, Ian worked as an internal business consultant for The Procter & Gamble Distributing Company. Ian returned to the University of Florida, entering the Levin College of Law in the Fall of 1997. During his second stint at UF, Ian served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Justice Ben F. Overton of the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. After receiving his Juris Doctor in the Spring of 2000, Ian went to Manhattan where he joined Deloitte' s Special Acquisition Services, a team that exclusively serviced all merger and acquisition activity for the leveraged buyout firm Kohlberg, Kravis & Roberts. Ian returned to St. Petersburg in the Summer of 2003 to join and help expand the firm you see today.

Professional

Florida Board of Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant. 1996

Florida Bar, Attorney, 2005

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Community Involvement

Live Arts Peninsula Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003 to 2005

Gotham Gators, University of Florida New York City Alumni Association

President, 2001 - 2003

Most Outstanding Member, 2003

Battle Foundation for Youth Development, Board of Directors, 2006 to present

Leadership St. Petersburg

Class of 2007 Graduate

Planning Committee 2008 to 2010

American Stage Theatre Company, Board of Trustees, 2008

St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral, Stewardship Committee

Awards & Honors

2009 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars



Certified Public Accountant{newline}Florida Supreme Court Circuit Certified Mediato

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Creditor Harassment
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Workers Compensation
  • Credit Repair
  • Business Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S., Accounting, 1995; University of Florida, Masters; University of Florida, Accounting; University of Florida, 1995 University of Florida Hall of Fame; Florida Blue Key; Director, Preview Orientation Program; Executive Vice-President. Florida Cicerones; Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; Judicial Extern to the Honorable Justice Ben F. Overton, Supreme Court of the State of Florida
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., Law, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Florida Supreme Court; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships:
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
National Association of Consumer Advocates
Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
St. Petersburg Bar Association
Certifications:
Certified Public AccountantFlorida Supreme Court Circuit Certified Mediator
ISLN:
918213332
Hobbies & interests:
Running, Boating, University of Florida Athletics

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$150 - $250/hr
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/26/12 in Consumer Law

    Ian deserves the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/14/12 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 09/11/12 in Consumer Litigation

    Ian is a consummate professional. I have known him for several years and always enjoy litigating with him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 09/04/12 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/28/12 in Debtor and Creditor Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/12 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/12 in Bankruptcy

    Ian is exactly the type of lawyer that we would like to see be AV rated by your company.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/12 in Complex Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/27/12 in Creditors Rights

    I've known Ian since college. He is thoughtful, poised, and articulate, which are just a few of the reasons why he is as succesful as he is today. He deserves the highest ranking possible.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/21/12 in Consumer Rights

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.8/5.0 (16 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Mr. Leavengood and his staff at LeavenLaw helped me on a business dispute. Let me say, I was beyond thrilled with the service received, the outcome of the negotiations, and the final agreement. Mr. Le...

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Contact Ian Richard Leavengood

Contact Information:

813-522-3322  Phone

727-327-3305  Fax

www.leavenlaw.com

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www.FloridaBKLawyer.com

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