ALEX B. LEEMAN is a member of Van Cott's Litigation Section, practicing general civil and commercial litigation.  Mr. Leeman's practice centers on three areas:

-  Financial institutions:

    Mr. Leeman has significant experience representing financial institutions' interests in bankruptcy proceedings and collecting on secured debts.  Mr. Leeman's expertise includes foreclosure and repossession of collateral, litigating release of collateral from a debtor's bankruptcy estate, and pursuing deficiency claims.

-  General business litigation/Employment law:

    Much of Mr. Leeman's practice involves general business litigation for individuals and small and mid-sized Utah businesses.  Mr. Leeman has experience with a range of employment matters, including defending against wrongful termination claims and both challenging and defending employment non-compete agreements.  He has also litigated dissolution of business entities and represented clients in general contract disputes, including problems with leases, service contracts, vendor/vendee arrangements, and real estate purchase agreements.

-  Professionals:

    Mr. Leeman represents attorneys in disciplinary matters before the Utah State Bar and Utah Supreme Court, and has defended attorneys and law firms against malpractice and FDCPA claims.  Mr. Leeman has also assisted medical professionals with licensing, disciplinary, and malpractice matters before the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Utah State Bar, Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers' Forum, J. Ruben Clark Law
Society, Salt Lake County Bar Association, American Bar Association

EDUCATION
J.D., Maurer School of Law, Indiana University, Bloomington, cum laude (2009)
Managing Editor, Indiana Law Journal
Quarterfinalist, Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, Oral Advocacy, Honors
Recognized as top student in Trial Advocacy, Labor Law, and Immigration Law courses
B.A., Public Relations, Brigham Young University (2002)
Extern to Hon. Sarah Evans Barker, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2009)
Judicial Clerk to Hon. Marc. R. Kellams, Monroe County Indiana Circuit Court (2007 to 2008)

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
Utah
United States District Court, District of Utah; Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
Utah Food Bank

OFFICE LOCATION
Salt Lake City
(801) 532-3333

Email
aleeman@vancott.com

Practice Areas
Appellate
Construction Law
Eminent Domain
Employment and Employee Benefits Practice Group
Insolvency & Creditors Rights
Litigation
Real Estate