Marcus Leonard is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice.

Marcus represents companies in high-stakes contract and business disputes across a range of industries, including consumer products, retail, financial services and technology. He also defends clients against consumer class actions involving allegations of false advertising, unfair competition, consumer fraud, and violations of federal and state privacy laws.

Representative Experience

  • Obtained a directed verdict on behalf of a national property management company in a complex contract dispute.
  • Representing a beneficiary in litigation against the estate’s personal representatives for breaches of fiduciary duty related to trust administration and asset management.
  • Representing a client in a fraudulent transfer action involving a former business partner.

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  • Representing a holding company in a commercial litigation matter against an aircraft management company for failing to properly manage and maintain a company-owned aircraft.

Professional Highlights

  • Senior Executive Editor, World Arbitration and Mediation Review
  • Selected to give commencement address for the Florida International University College of Law class of 2022 graduation
  • Best Oralist, Notre Dame National Appellate Advocacy Tournament for Religious Freedom

Education

  • J.D., Florida International University, College of Law, 2022
    cum laude; Senior Executive Editor, World Arbitration and Mediation Review; President, H.T. Smith Black Law Student Association

    B.A., Florida International University, 2019
    cum laude

Admissions

  • Florida

Courts

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida