James Bart Leonardi, LLC

From beginning to end our experience updating wills, durable and medical POAs was seamless and very specific based on detailed assessment by Bart. We were very comfortable asking questions to clarify understanding of our needs, did not feel pressured into additional or unnecessary products and appreciated the relaxed professional vibe of his practice. He took the time to walk us through everything. We would recommend JBL without hesitation for your estate planning needs. Thank you Bart

My husband and I needed a will. Bart was very personable and professional. He provided good insight and his office was very quick to make appointments and get back to us. He didn't even mind when our 4 month old messed his diaper while we were signing papers. He let us change the diaper in the office, laugh it off, and proceed. It was a much smoother process than I imagined. Thank you, Bart!

I contacted Bart this week to handle my estate planning since I'm going skydiving this weekend, and he was so helpful and understanding of my situation when I asked if we can rush the paperwork.
He really went above and beyond to ensure a smooth process and put my worries to rest.
Thank you so much for all your help, Bart.
Forever grateful!

Bart handled our legal documents with professionalism, and sincerity. We were unsure which direction to pursue with our legal matters. Bart took the time to listen to all of our questions and guided us to the most cost-effective solution (even though it meant less income for him) with the ease of a true professional. His demeanor and obvious knowledge of the law were comforting. I highly recommend Bart for all your legal needs.

Bart was hired to handle my family's estate planning. By listening to my family's needs, issues, and goals, he was able to put together an excellent plan for us. He is professional, communicated with us in a timely manner, and most importantly showed that he is extremely knowledgeable in the recommendations he gave to my family,I refer all of my insurance clients to him that need any estate planning and probate issues. They have all been quite happy that I referred them to Bart, thus strengthening the relationship that I have with my clients

Bart has been a blessing for my family. He has acted as many different roles for us, including Estate Planner, Probate Attorney, and most importantly, Trusted Advisor. Bart helped my family navigate the often confusing issues we dealt with after the unexpected passing of our Father. He was able to help us navigate some uncomfortable and tough decisions. He was very honest throughout the process and was able to give both myself and my sisters’ peace of mind.
Bart has also served as our Estate Planner. My Wife and I have consulted with him on a variety of topics as they relate to our children, our power-of-attorneys, and a variety of other topics that relate to our family’s future. We trust his advice and have recommended him many times to other’s looking to plan their futures, and will continue to do so in the future.
It is rare nowadays to receive excellent customer service, but that is exactly what Bart provides. Calls and emails are returned in a timely manner regardless of the day or time. He truly puts his clients first!!!

Bart has been an invaluable advisor to me and my family on a number of topics. He also carries a very calming demeanor into his discussions with clients (my experience), which can help maintain objectivity / level-headedness when discussing difficult topics, and making critical decisions.

Further, he has a very strong network of legal professionals that he leverages to ensure you have the support and guidance you require.

Lastly, his follow-up and follow-through is second to none. This is a guy who truly cares about the outcomes, and ensures his clients feel informed and supported along the journey.

My brother, who lived in Cleveland, recently passed away in Scottsdale, AZ. As the executor of his estate, I live in Naples, FL. After consultation with another attorney, James Bart Leonardi came highly recommended to me as a Cleveland area lawyer who could administer his estate for me, no matter how complicated. After meeting with Bart, I felt very comfortable and was extremely confident in his abilities. Bart handled everything seamlessly and exceeded my expectations at every turn. The process has been very smooth and very quick. Bart has been very proactive on protecting the estate and looking out for our best interests.

Bart is an excellent attorney who provided outstanding services to our family in the area of estate planning. He developed a creative estate plan that considers all conceivable events that might happen in the future. He is very organized and our completed documents are indexed for easy reference. I have been referring Bart to my family members. Due to their similar outstanding experience, they are likewise referring Bart to their friends and family with great excitement.

I hired Bart to help with my late mother’s estate. He was not only extremely knowledgeable and thorough, but very kind and sensitive to my situation. I live out of state and could not always come into town. Bart was always accessible and went above and beyond my expectations. He truly eased my mind and made this sad time much more manageable. I am very thankful for his help and guidance.

I want to thank Mr Leonardi for handling our mother's estate.
Bart was always accessible via phone, email or text. He personally answered or returned your call very quickly.
He handled all aspects of the estate. He handled or helped with selling of the house, the estate sale, the sale of a car, locating and contacting banks, brokerage firms, the probate work, etc. Also arranged for accounting services for estate and personal tax work.
He was very efficient and professional. Easy to work with.
Would recommend him to my friends.

Mike Flack

Bart Really put my mind ease during such a difficult time in my life. I live out of State and I fully trusted him to handle everything regarding my Moms Estate. Hes understanding, honest, and extremely experienced.

If there was such a thing as a 10 star rating Bart would deserve it. In a probate landscape filled with legal liars and greed-motivated heirs, Bart stands out as a pillar of honesty, integrity and legal expertise. Without his counsel I don't know how I could have made it through my mother's probate case which was, up until his involvement, one of the most horrible experiences of my life. I cannot recommend Bart more highly.

I cannot imaging this process with out Bart Leonardi. I was scared, confused, stressed, and grieving. Mr. Leonardi immediately put me at ease. He took time to explain everything to me in a way that I could process the information at a time I was really vulnerable. He worked tirelessly to make sure everything was clear and completely meticulously. He listened to what I wanted and needed and did the most amazing job at supporting and guiding me. He held my hand through one of the most stressful and difficult times of my life. I am beyond grateful for him. He did everything he could to maximize the outcome for our family. Mr. Leonardi had my complete confidence and he immediately lifted a huge weight from my mind. Every step of the way I knew exactly what was going on, communication was constant, and every step of the way it was clear that I was working with the best!

I have known Mr. Leonardi for the past 5 years. I found him very professional, honest, knowledgeable and trustworthy. From our experience with him, we found that he takes great care of his clients as if they were the only one he is dealing with despite his very busy practice. He enjoys a very broad vision, focus on his target and treats his customers with respect. I received follow up communications either by phone or via email numerous times per week when deemed necessary. Mr. Leonardi tries very hard to ease stress and provides great support. I could not believe it when I received the remainder of my retainer since he believed stretching my case out further, when it was essentially complete, would be unethical. That and other behavior showed me how much he adheres to his values and ethics. With no hesitations, I highly recommend Mr. Leonardi to all clients that need legal advice.

Bart made the overwhelming nature of estate planning relatively easy and certainly painless! I would definitely recommend him for your estate planning needs!

My wife and I hired Bart to do a trust for our family. He was extremely knowable and professional. He did a wonderful job!!!

Bart did a great job handling every aspect of my estate planning. Thorough, knowledgeable and professional!

We are very pleased with the estate planning services Bart provided to my husband and I.

Efficient, focused and genuinely concerned with the outcome of our case for our daughter