Jeffrey S Leon
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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Band 2
About
Provided by Jeffrey S Leon
Practice Areas
Jeff is a trial lawyer and partner in Bennett Jones' litigation department. He is past President of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Jeff has a general domestic, international and cross-border litigation practice with a focus on business litigation. He has appeared before courts and arbitration tribunals both domestic and international and serves as a neutral in mediations and arbitrations. He has extensive trial and appellate experience.
Career
Admitted to the Ontario bar, 1979.
Personal
Jeff has received the Ontario Bar Association Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation (2014), Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013) in recognition for his achievements in law and his commitment to serving his community, The Advocates' Society's Catzman Award for Civility and Professionalism (2010), and the Law Society Medal from the Law Society of Ontario (2005) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the profession.
Chambers Review
Global
Jeffrey Leon is highlighted for his longstanding experience, which covers both class action and single-plaintiff disputes. A seasoned litigator, he has experience handling a range of commercial, securities and product liability cases.