Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C.

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Law Firm Overview

During the past two decades, Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C. has distinguished itself as a premiere litigation firm in New York and its metropolitan area.  We take pride in maintaining the highest standards in the legal profession, while vigorously representing the interests of our diverse clientele.  We have the flexibility to anticipate and deal with complex legal issues, constantly analyzing and consulting for the great range of our clients, from major figures in entertainment, gaming and real estate industries, to individuals with multifaceted issues in employment law. The firm has recovered precedent setting verdicts with national implications.  Despite our success, we have managed to maintain close and continuing relationships with our clients who are entitled to and expert devoted care and personal attention.

We support our clients' needs across the nation and overseas with relationships developed over the years.  We are not so big that clients are dealt with at a distance, as often happens at larger firms.  Clients regard us as their trusted personal legal advisors.  As part of our continuing efforts on behalf of our clientele, we track recent developments in the law and how these trends will affect their interests.

THE LEGAL TEAM

We utilize a team approach to litigation.  This concept is very important to maintain through communication with our clients.  An attorney familiar with your case is always available to discuss the issues.  With more than one attorney assigned to a client, no stone will be left unturned with it comes to protecting your rights and interests.  Constant dialogue between the attorneys assigned to your litigation encourages each litigator to express their ideas regarding the successful prosecution of your action.

The team approach has proven successful.  The clients of Leeds Morelli & Brown are not only appreciative of having constant communication with an attorney fully familiar with all aspects of their litigation, but they are also impressed with the number of professional who have contributed their ideas and strategies for the benefit of the client.

THE AREAS OF PRACTICE

Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., have always stressed quality over quantity.  While the firm enjoys a tremendous reputation in cases which are generally described as Employment type litigation, the firm does handle a rather diverse practice including major Estate Litigation, Partnership Litigation, Matrimonial Litigation and Criminal Proceedings.

EMPLOYMENT

Our firm is considered by many to be one of the foremost authorities in the area of Employment Law, particularly in the area of Civil Rights and Discrimination Law.  The attorneys from this firm have appeared in all areas of the media in regard to their opinions with respect to employees' rights and discrimination issues.  The verdicts and settlements this firm has secured for its clients, totaling millions of dollars, have enjoyed national exposure in the Press, and have lead to precedent setting decisions by many Courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States .

ESTATE AND TRUST LITIGATION

Our firm has developed a reputation for zealous representation from it's handling of major estates and a trust, overturning a number of wills in contested probate proceedings.  In handling the Estate of the patriarch of a prominent family of the New York/Las Vegas real estate developers, the firm took on the entire Surrogates' Court system, forcing a settlement in the millions of dollars to the family.

PARTNERSHIP AND CORPORATION

We have secured a reputation fro successfully handling some of the most contentious partnership/corporate dissolutions.  Our firm represents clients in real estate, gaming, catering, garment and other various enterprises in internal business and ownership disputes.

ENTERTAINMENT

We have been successful in representing various public personalities and entertainers.  Our clients have included major figures in the motion picture and recording industries, along with public personalities of stage, print and politics.

MATRIMONIAL

Our firm has a prominent reputation in the field of matrimonial law, having enjoyed some of the leading precedent in the area.  Our clients have included major figures in business and manufacturing, along with various members of public service.

CRIMINAL

We have built a reputation for vigorous civil rights defense including the rights of those who have been wrongfully prosecuted.  A number of the attorneys at the firm have experience as prosecutors.

THE ELITE

Certainly, Leeds Morelli & Brown is one of the few firms of its size offering such a diverse range of services.  We bring our experience to all of our clients in order to accommodate their changing and growing needs.

We are proud of the skills we provide and we are equally proud of how we provide them.  Our commitment does not stop there.  Every attorney at Leeds Morelli & Brown participate din continuing education programs that include course and seminars conducted by this firm.

Those programs help us to provide outstanding service to our clients.  To provide that service as we have expanded over the years, we must attract and retain the best employees.  Accordingly, we have an active recruitment program and we compensate our personnel at the h highest level.

Our efforts and experience created a loyal and prestigious clientele.  We dedicate a maxim of quality and professionalism that is not often found enough today in the legal community.

Areas of Practice

• Civil Rights
• Sexual Harassment
• Class Actions -- Plaintiff
• Discrimination
• White Collar Crimes
• Employment Law -- Employee
• Estate Planning
• Trusts
• Wills
• Family Law
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Nursing Home
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Products Liability Law
• Medical Malpractice
• Whistleblower/Qui Tam

West Practice Categories

Civil Rights, Sexual Harassment, Class Actions -- Plaintiff, Discrimination, White Collar Crimes, Employment Law -- Employee, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Nursing Home, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice, Whistleblower/Qui Tam