Mrs. Heather Newsom Leonard

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1995
Law School Attended:
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1998, U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
ISLN:
913442720

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Mediation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Employment Law Mediator
  • Harassment
  • Employment Law
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Employee Benefits
  • Wrongful Termination

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (22 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/12/14 in Employment Law

    Heather is an excellent and ethical lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/14 in Civil Rights

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/12/14 in Labor Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/12/14 in Employment Law

    Heather is extremely knowledgeable.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/04/14 in Employment Civil Rights

    Heather should be the standard for all litigation lawyers. She represents her clients with vigor, but is reasonable and practical. She is ethical and honest, and does not create unrealistic expectations for her clients. She is judge-worthy.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/04/14 in Employment Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/03/14 in Employment Litigation

    I have litigated with a lot of lawyers. Heather is one of the best at both preparing and presenting a case.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/29/14 in Employment Litigation

    Heather is by far one of the very best plaintiff's employment attorneys in the state of Alabama and has the highest moral and ethical standards. I highly recommend her.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/28/14 in Discrimination

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/27/14 in Employment Law

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