Michael S. McLeran is an accomplished attorney admitted to the Arizona, Iowa, and Illinois bars. He brings a wealth of legal experience, specializing in construction litigation, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation.

Education

  • Drake University Law School, J.D., Business Law Certificate, with high honors: Article Editor, Drake Law Review; Moot Court, ABA Client Counseling, First Year Oral Argument, C. Edwin Moore Moot Court Competition; Dean’s List (all semesters); Academic Achievement Award: Bankruptcy & Debt Collection, Sports & Antitrust, Trial Advocacy; COJ Member (2017)
  • Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, B.S., Economics, (2012)
  • Grinnell College: Varsity Football Team, wide receiver and kick returner (2008-2010)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona (2018)
  • Iowa (2017)
  • Illinois (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (2022)

Community Leadership

  • Arizona Builders Alliance (2024 – 2025)
  • Arizona State Bar Association, Construction Law Section (2018 – 2025)
  • CRENAB (2024 – 2025)
  • Fiesta Bowl Yellow Jacket Committee Member (2022 – 2025)
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, Construction Law Section (2018 – 2025)
  • W.P. Carey Mentorship Program (2017 – 2025)

Articles & Presentations