FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July XX, 2004
Contacts:
Kim Sailer, Ricci~Leopold 561-684-6500
Cara MacVane, WPOPR 561-626-0026 ext. 19
Attorney Theodore Leopold Elected to the
Board of Directors of the consumer justice attorneys for Public Justice
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.- Theodore (Ted) J. Leopold a partner in the Palm Beach Gardens based law firm of Ricci~Leopold, P.A. has been elected to a one-year term to the consumer justice attorneys for Public Justice Board of Directors.
consumer justice attorneys for Public Justice (TLPJ) is a national public interest law firm dedicated to using consumer justice attorneys' skills and resources to create a more just society. TLPJ fights for justice through precedent-setting and socially significant individual and class action litigation designed to enhance consumer and victims' rights, environmental protection and safety, civil rights and civil liberties, workers' rights, America's civil justice system, and the protection of the poor and powerless. consumer justice attorneys for Public Justice has special litigation projects that secure access to justice by battling unnecessary secrecy in the courts, mandatory arbitration abuse, federal preemption of injury victims' claims, and class action abuse.
Leopold is nationally recognized for his expertise and successful work on behalf of clients in handling complex matters of automotive crash-worthiness, managed care/insurance bad faith and wrongful death litigation. He is a sought after speaker, lecturer and instructor to bar and professional trial, business, advocacy and community organizations on managed care, legal and safety issues, and has co-authored a number of legal publications, articles and papers on the subjects.
Leopold is a member of the Florida Bar, United States District Court Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, The Florida Justice Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, where he serves as president-elect, Palm Beach County Trial Lawyer Association, American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Leopold has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the nation's most respected guide to the legal profession.
Additionally, he has earned the Florida Bar board certification, the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar, for competency and experience and is Board certified in the civil trial law. In 2000, he was honored by the Public Justice as a finalist for the "Trial Lawyer of the Year." Mr. Leopold is active in a number of philanthropic, social service, and community organizations.
Theodore J. Leopold is a partner at the law firm of Ricci~Leopold, P.A. The firm was founded in 1982, headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with offices located at 2925 PGA Blvd. Mr. Leopold can be contacted at 561-684-6500. Additional information about Ricci~Leopold, P.A. can be obtained from the firm's website at www.riccilaw.com.
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