Jeff S. Leonard is recognized in the Phoenix legal community as an accomplished and experienced civil trial lawyer and litigator in state and federal courts.

Education

  • University of Arizona, J.D., with high distinction: Order of the Coif; Special Projects Editor, Arizona Law Review (1974)
  • University of Rochester, A.B. History (1967)

Community Leadership

  • Congregation Beth Israel, Phoenix: President (1992 – 1994)
  • University of Arizona College of Law Board of Visitors (1980 – 1983)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of the United States (1985)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1974)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1974)
  • Arizona (1974)

Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation (2009 – 2025); Real Estate Law (2013 – 2025); Real Estate Litigation (2017 – 2025)
  • AV-Preeminent™ Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyer (2024)

Professional & Industry Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Arizona: Committee on Civil Practice and Procedure (1985 – 1993)
  • Law Clerk to Hon. William P. Copple, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (1974 – 1975)