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Seattle Consumer Protection Lawyer
Overview
Sam is experienced in Consumer Protection, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Collection Defense and General Litigation. A major focus of his practice is consumer law and debt defense. Sam has helped numerous consumers fight illegal debt collection and stop foreclosure. Also experienced in class actions, Sam currently has a class action against one of the state's largest debt collectors. Sam's consumer advocacy also includes finding solutions to the student loan debt crisis. In 2014 Sam wrote an op-ed that was published in the Seattle Times.
Sam volunteers his time to help traditionally underrepresented communities navigate the legal system. In law school, Sam was president of the Public Interest Law Foundation, and participated in the Civil Rights Amicus Clinic. Since 2008, he has volunteered his time with the King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics. He also volunteers at Northwest Justice Project's free debt clinic. He has also lobbied Washington State's Congress on issues such as wage theft, increasing the minimum wage, and protecting worker compensation.
Sam is licensed to Practice in Washington's Superior Courts, the Western District of Washington Federal District Court, and the Western District of Washington Bankruptcy Court.
About Samuel Leonard
Practice Areas
- Consumer Protection
- Bankruptcy Law
- Foreclosure Prevention
- Debt Collection Defense
- General Litigation
- Consumer Law
- Class Actions
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, Seattle, Washington
J.D.
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Public Interest Law Foundation, President
Honors: Participated in the Civil Rights Amicus Clinic
Pro Bono Activities
- King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics, Volunteer, 2008
- Northwest Justice Project’s free debt clinic, Volunteer
Office Information
Address
9030 35th Avenue SWSte 100 Seattle, WA 98126
Phone
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Publication
Articles
- Author, op-ed, published in Seattle Times, 2014
- Trial News 2018
- Trial News 2019
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