George N. Leighton

George N. Leighton concentrates his practice in the areas of federal litigation and appellate cases. Mr. Leighton became of counsel to Neal & Leroy in 1987, after retiring from 23 combined years of service as judge on the state and federal benches.

Representative Matters

Professional Activities

Education

Achievements

December 10, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Recipient of ISBA’s first Diversity Leadership Award on December 10th

November 10, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Initiated into Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International Chicago Alumni Chapter

October 13, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Recipient of the Don Hubert Public Service Award on October 14th

September 8, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton will be the Recipient of the Clarence Darrow Award on October 15th

July 20, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Honored by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission

May 13, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Recipient of The Harold Washington History Maker Award

February 20, 2009
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Recipient of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association War Horse Award

November 14, 2008
The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Recipient of the 2008
Jenner & Block Award

June 1, 2006
The Chicago Chapter of the American Constitution Society Presents The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton as one of Chicago’s Legal Legends

July 12, 2005
Post Office in New Bedford, Massachusetts is Renamed The Honorable Judge George N. Leighton Post Office Building

Judge George N. Leighton

Contact

TEL: 312-641-7144
FAX: 312-641-5137
  

Practices

Appellate Practice

Civil Rights and Constitutional Law

Criminal Law

Admissions

Illinois

Massachusetts

Supreme Court of Illinois

U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. District Court - Northern District of Illinois

U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

U.S. District Court - Southern District of Alabama


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