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Leal is an Associate Attorney at Marshall, Presley, & Pipal, PLLC in Southlake, Texas. His primary practice areas include construction law, business litigation, and real estate transactions.</p> <p>Mr. Leal graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. In 2019, he returned to Louisiana State University and earned a law degree with a diploma in comparative law. While in law school, Mr. Leal gained hands-on experience as a law clerk at the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General in the Public Finance and Contracts Division. He gained an invaluable understanding of client needs through his time as a legal intern for the in-house counsel of one of the largest commercial construction and design companies in Dallas. Mr. Leal utilizes his strong business background to deliver methodical and calculated representation for his clients.</p> <p>Outside of his legal career, Mr. Leal is an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, and sports fanatic. 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Hebert Law Center</li> <li>American Bar Association, Member</li> <li>Dallas Bar Association, Member</li> <li>Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Member</li> <li>National Society of Collegiate Scholars, President, LSU Chapter</li> <li>Delta Chi Fraternity, Member</li> </ul> </article> <div id="sidebar" class="sidebar"> <div class="sb-box sb-tests"> <div class="tests-cont-outer"> <div class="testimonials-container4 swiper-container"> <div class="tests-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <div class="testimonial-slide swiper-slide"> <div class="testBox"> <p>We have worked with Jonathan Marshall for several years. He is always quick, honest and helpful. We have been impressed with his ability to negotiate and settle disputes. This is why when we learned that Jonathan opened up his own firm with his partners Presley and Pipal, we decided to move with him. 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