Michael J. Leddy

Michael J. Leddy is a Burlington, Vermont attorney whose general practice focuses on labor and employment law, civil litigation, and municipal law. He also handles small business, real estate, and contract matters. Michael represents individuals, employers, employees, and businesses in disputes that call for careful analysis and practical solutions. His experience includes resolving contested matters and handling cases in both state and federal courts.

Michael earned a B.A. in English from Providence College in 2006. He later received a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton School of Law in 2013. During law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the University of Dayton Law Review, competed on the National Mock Trial Team, and worked as a teaching assistant in the legal writing program. He also served clients in court as a licensed extern with the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio.

Michael previously practiced in a litigation department in Dayton, Ohio, where his work involved civil litigation, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, immigration, and employment law. His representative experience includes obtaining a verdict of more than $600,000 in a breach of contract and fraud action. He also secured the dismissal of a landlord’s contract case during trial and helped obtain an acquittal on all charges while serving as second chair in a felony criminal defense trial.

Michael J. Leddy is admitted to practice in Vermont, the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He belongs to the Chittenden County Bar Association, Vermont Bar Association, and American Bar Association. His work also includes negotiating practical settlements in disputes between businesses, businesses and clients, and employers and employees. He brings broad litigation experience and a measured approach to clients facing important legal issues.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McNeil Leddy & Sheahan P.C.
• Member, Vermont Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Chittenden County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• University of Dayton School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Providence College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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