Donald B. Leach, Jr.

Partner
Columbus, OH
(614) 227-4262 | Phone
(614) 221-8590 | Fax

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Donald B. Leach, Jr. is a Partner in the Litigation Department and the Managing Partner of the Columbus office. Mr. Leach focuses his practice on construction-related contracting, disputes and business matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Leach served as Managing Partner of the Columbus office of Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs LLP, from 1997-2006, and served on the firm's Board of Managers from 1998-2003. He currently serves as President of Upper Arlington City Council and Mayor. In addition, Mr. Leach is a frequent lecturer on construction related topics for such organizations as The Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, The Ohio State Bar Association CLE Institute, and The Columbus Bar Association.

Education

J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (1982)
B.A., Union College (cum laude, 1976)

Bar Admissions

Ohio

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Selected Professional & Civic Organizations

American Bar Association: Forum on the Construction Industry; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Ohio State Bar Association: Construction Law Committee and Real Property Section; Council of Delegates, District 7
Columbus Bar Association: Construction Committee; Real Property Committee; Real Property Institute, Past Chair
Construction Committee and Real Property Institute
Ohio Senate (1977-1980), Legislative Assistant to President
Upper Arlington, Ohio City Council, President and Mayor
Builders Exchange of Central Ohio, Past President and member of Board of Directors
Associated General Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Ohio Structural Steel & Architectual Metals Association
The Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Citizens for Safe Schools (Columbus Public Schools Levy Campaign Committee), Treasurer
Citizens for Upper Arlington Schools (Upper Arlington Schools Levy Campaign Committee), Treasurer
Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation, Vice President and Director
Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Trustee and Vice Chair Resource Management
Rotary Club of Upper Arlington
Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Ohio YMCA Youth in Government Committee
Kids Voting Central Ohio Honorary Board
Greater Columbus Rowing Association
American Arbitration Association Construction Advisory Council, Past Vice-Chair
Upper Arlington Crew, Inc., Past President
Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Past Chair
Ohio Real Estate Appraiser Board, Past Chair
Upper Arlington Civic Association, Past Director
Worthington Public Library Board of Trustees, Past Vice President
Ohio West Virginia YMCA Board of Trustees, Past President

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