How much does it cost to hire Leighann for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leighann walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Leighann offer a free consultation?

Leighann charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leighann's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Leighann's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in New York typically take?

Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Leighann gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Leighann take my case if I'm outside New York?

Leighann is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Leighann will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Leighann?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Leighann will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Leighann accepting new legal clients right now?

Leighann's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Leighann George — Licensed Attorney

Over 7 years of legal practice

CounselatClifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP

New, NY

Practicing law in New York since 2019.

7+: Years practicing
1: Bar admission

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Leighann George is a counsel based in New York, NY. Leighann has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 7 years
Known for: legal services

Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

Leighann George, legal attorney serving New York

Leighann George is a counsel based in New York, NY. Leighann has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP. Leighann works from New York and takes on legal matters across the region.

Leighann is a 2018 graduate of The George Washington University Law School. She was Co-President of her law school’s Labor and Employment Law Society from 2016-2018. During law school, she was also a Student Attorney at the Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinic’s Public Justice Advocacy Clinic, which focuses on employment and disability matters.

Leighann clerked for Supervisory Administrative Judge Frances del Toro at the Washington D.C. field office of the EEOC during the summer of 2017 and during her last semester of law school. Prior to joining the Clifton Budd & DeMaria, her practice consisted of representing municipal and school district employers. She has experience preparing for and attending employee discipline arbitrations, conducting confidential employee investigations, drafting third party agreements, severance agreements, employment agreements, assisting with litigation matters, and preparing for oral arguments.

After her graduation with honors from the Cornell University’s ILR School, an abridged portion of Leighann’s honors thesis was published in the American Arbitration Association’s Dispute Resolution Journal in 2014.

Lectures and Publications

Are All Title VII Consent Decrees Created Equal? A Study of the Effects of Protected Class and Type of Plaintiff Representation on Consent Decree Outcomes - Dispute Resolution Journal - Vol. 69, No. 1 (2014).

Honors, Awards and Recognitions

The George Washington University Law School KACIF Grant Recipient

James E. McPherson Memorial Scholarship Winner

Seidman Prize, 2013

Saul Wallen Memorial Intern, New York City Office of Collective Bargaining

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Who Leighann represents

Leighann reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.

Credentials

Credentials — where Leighann studied and practices

The George Washington University School of Law
J.D. · 2018
Cornell University
B.S. Industrial · 2013

Jurisdictions

Leighann's state bar admissions

New York New Jersey
2019 · ACTIVE

Leighann studied at J.D. in The George Washington University School of Law and B.S. Industrial in Cornell University.

Law school and academic background

Leighann completed J.D. in The George Washington University School of Law and B.S. Industrial in Cornell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leighann runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Leighann's professional memberships and bar associations

Memberships •New York State Bar Association
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Locations

Leighann George's office in New York

Leighann's primary office is at The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6110, New York, NY, 10118. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Clifton Budd & DeMaria, LLP

The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6110

New York, NY 10118

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Hiring guide

How to hire Leighann George — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Leighann usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Leighann charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leighann's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Leighann will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Leighann

Leighann discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Leighann confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Leighann's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Leighann George

How much does it cost to hire Leighann for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leighann walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Leighann offer a free consultation?
Leighann charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leighann's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Leighann's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Leighann gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Leighann take my case if I'm outside New York?
Leighann is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Leighann will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Leighann?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Leighann will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Leighann accepting new legal clients right now?
Leighann's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.