deVries’ professional memberships include the Missouri Bar Association, ABA Section of Real Property and Trust Law, and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He is also a member of the Westport Landing Democratic Club, American Motorcycle Association, and National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).
deVries was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1979, after receiving a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Law School.
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Leo was born and raised in Kansas City.
He graduated from Columbia Law School in New York and trained at top-tier firms in Dallas and Kansas City. Prior to practicing law, Leo was an investment banking analyst at a private equity firm, where he gained experience in a range of industries, including transportation and logistics, oil and gas, insurance, and banking.
Leo practices real estate and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial litigation in state and federal courts around the country. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.
Leo is experienced with all manner of real estate transactions and commercial contracts, and he is known for his ability to find creative and effective solutions to complex transactions.
Leo also provides business services and governance advising. He has served in many governance and business roles, from executive director to managing partner. Leo puts his experience to work helping clients navigate their responsibilities and protect their business decisions.
Leo is dedicated to providing top-quality legal representation to his clients, and he takes pride in building strong, long-term relationships with them.
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Leo is licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Texas.