Edward J. "Ed" Leader

4.5 (34 reviews )

Cleveland Ohio United States

Banking and Finance Law Construction Law Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010

216-241-2838 Website

About Edward

EDWARD J. LEADER counsels clients in all aspects of the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, leasing, construction and exchanging of commercial, industrial, and multi-family real estate. Ed also serves as a business advisor to clients in structuring real estate and other investment transactions. Ed's experience includes commercial finance, loan workouts and foreclosures, real estate bankruptcy issues, tax valuation complaints, and the real estate aspects of corporate acquisitions, dispositions and mergers.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Construction Law

Real Estate Law

Education

University of Notre Dame

Professional Affiliations

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

34 Reviews

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Janie Hansen-Waters

Jan 31, 2026

Edward J. "Ed" Leader did a great job handling my complex Banking and Finance Law case from start to finish

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Edward J. "Ed" Leader. They know Banking and Finance Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said t...

Lorenzo Bartell

Jan 31, 2026

Outstanding experience with Edward J. "Ed" Leader in Cleveland - truly the best legal team

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Edward J. "Ed" Leader. They helped me out big time with my Banking and Finance Law issue and kept me informed at every st...

Dallas Blanda

Jan 31, 2026

Edward J. "Ed" Leader did a great job handling my complex Banking and Finance Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Edward J. "Ed" Leader in Cleveland is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, res...

Mack Kessler

Jan 31, 2026

The absolute best in Cleveland for Banking and Finance Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Cleveland, but Edward J. "Ed" Leader made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every...

Ora Gerlach

Jan 31, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Edward J. "Ed" Leader and staff

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