Leonard Trial Lawyers

An Experienced And Nationally Recognized Legal Team

The attorneys at Leonard Trial Lawyers have successfully tried to jury verdict a wide variety of cases in Federal and State courts across the country. Considered “go-to” trial lawyers, they regularly represent individuals and entities in connection with Federal criminal prosecutions and investigations, as well as individuals and classes in employment, whistleblower, qui tam(False Claims Act), and commercial cases.

As a “Federal attorney,” Mike Leonard is believed to be the only presently practicing attorney who has obtained six of more complete not guilty jury verdicts on all counts and charges in Federal criminal jury trials brought by the United States Attorneys’ Office for the Northern District of Illinois.  His record of success in civil jury trials has been equally impressive. Many of Mike’s cases and representations have been the subject of national and local media attention, in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Los Angeles Times, CBS News, Law 360, and the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Mike is particularly known and recognized for his cross-examination skills, and his creative and exhaustive trial preparation.

At Leonard Trial Lawyers, we take full advantage of innovative technologies increasingly available to trial lawyers. We examine the circumstances surrounding each case and distill complex facts into straightforward, persuasive narratives with the utmost efficiency. Our approach is to set objectives in concert with our clients and focus on linchpin issues from day one. We’ve tried more than 75 cases in venues across the United States. Our legal team welcomes the opportunity to advocate on your behalf.