Paul A. Leonard, Jr.

Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP

Merrillville, IN

43+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Paul

Paul A. Leonard, Jr., Of Counsel, Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP. AV rating, Martindale Hubbell. Born Dayton, Ohio, June 20, 1953; admitted to bar, 1982, Indiana; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Tax Court. Formerly a Certified Family Law Specialist (2002 - 2022); Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation; listed from 2004 - 2023 in Indiana Super Lawyers; listed in Best Lawyers in America from 2007 - 2022; Past Chair, Indiana State Bar Association Family and Juvenile Law...

Licensed States

Indiana

Education

Juris Doctor

Valparaiso University School of Law

M.A. in Philosophy

University of Dayton

B.A. in Philosophy

The College of the Holy Cross

Awards & Recognition

Indiana Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyers in America

2022

South Bend Best Lawyers

Family Law Lawyer of the Year · 2012

Gale M. Phelps Memorial Award

2009

Best Lawyers in America

2007

Professional Associations

Indiana State Bar Association (Family and Juvenile Law Section, Past Chair)Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (Past-President and former Board of Directors)Lake County Bar Association (Past-President, Past-Co-Chair Family Law Section)American Bar Associations (Family Law Sections)Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Captain, Transport Mission Pilot, Legal Officer for Indiana Wing)Indiana Bar Foundation (Fellow)