Mark F. Leonard
Family Law
Family Law
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Mark serves as head of the firm’s Family Law Group, and has been since joining the firm in 1972. In 1985, he limited his practice to focus exclusively on divorce matters.As one of the leading attorneys in the field, Mark handles cases involving pre-and post-marital agreements, sophisticated property settlements, negotiated settlements, permanent order trials, child-related issues and extensive mediation and arbitration. He also serves as a mediator, settlement master and arbitrator in divorce matters.Mark enjoys an A.V. rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law since 1995.Prior to joining the firm, Mark was the Chief Public Defender for the First Judicial District of Colorado. Mark serves as head of the firm’s Family Law Group, and has been since joining the firm in 1972. In 1985, he limited his practice to focus exclusively on divorce matters.As one of the leading attorneys in the field, Mark handles cases involving pre-and post-marital agreements, sophisticated property settlements, negotiated settlements, permanent order trials, child-related issues and extensive mediation and arbitration. He also serves as a mediator, settlement master and arbitrator in divorce matters.Mark enjoys an A.V. rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law since 1995.Prior to joining the firm, Mark was the Chief Public Defender for the First Judicial District of Colorado. Mark serves as head of the firm’s Family Law Group, and has been since joining the firm in 1972. In 1985, he limited his practice to focus exclusively on divorce matters. As one of the leading attorneys in the field, Mark handles cases involving pre-and post-marital agreements, sophisticated property settlements, negotiated settlements, permanent order trials, child-related issues and extensive mediation and arbitration. He also serves as a mediator, settlement master and arbitrator in divorce matters. Mark enjoys an A.V. rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Directory and has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law since 1995. Prior to joining the firm, Mark was the Chief Public Defender for the First Judicial District of Colorado.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
Kathleen Allen
I hired Mark Leonard to handle my complex, high-asset divorce after seeing his long-standing reputation in Denver and his recognition in 5280 Top Lawyers. With over five decades of experience, and having led the Family Law Group at Brownstein Hyatt for so long, his deep expertise in Colorado divorce law is undeniable. He was thoroughly prepared for court and his strategic advice during settlement negotiations regarding our business valuation was sound. However, my experience was mixed. While his legal acumen is sharp, practical execution fell short. Communication was often slow, with responses to emails taking several days, and I frequently felt I needed to follow up with his paralegal. For an attorney of his caliber and the firm's prestige, I expected a more responsive and client-focused approach. The process felt efficient from a legal standpoint but was personally draining due to these lags. He successfully achieved a fair financial outcome, which was my primary goal, but the journey was more frustrating than anticipated. He is certainly a capable lawyer, but managing client expectations and accessibility are areas for improvement.