INTRODUCTION
PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate & Business Transactions, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate & Construction
Brandon Leal is a member of the Corporate and Business Transactions Department and focuses on assisting clients with all aspects of corporate and business law, real estate law, and estate planning.
Brandon counsels clients on entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, contract matters, and employment matters. He also advises clients on a wide variety of real estate matters, sales and acquisitions, leasing, home owners’ associations, and residential and commercial subdivisions and condominiums. Brandon works with a number of our construction industry clients, including contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, on the preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and joint venture agreements. He often counsels clients on issues related to risks presented during construction projects and the preservation of claims and positions under the governing contract documents. In addition, Brandon focuses on issues surrounding home owners’ associations, including proper governance of the association, enforcement of covenants and restrictions, and compliance with the association’s governing documents (declaration, bylaws etc.).
Brandon has been selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers© Ohio Rising Stars List.
Contact:
p: 419.627.3116
f: 419.627.3101
BLeal@WickensLaw.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT BRANDON
What are your hobbies, interests, or talents outside of law?
Bowling, golfing, singing, and spending time with family.
Why did you begin practicing in your area of law?
I did not go to through my undergraduate studies planning to be a lawyer. Law school was a last minute choice and I had no legal background when I started law school. Law school was very foreign to me and I didn’t understand much of what was going on around me. However, I had owned real estate and even acted as a landlord for many years. Therefore, “Property” was the one class that I actually felt that I had some background in and I gravitated to Property and real property specifically.
What is a personal accomplishment you are proud of?
I am often told by complete strangers how polite and respectful my son, Odin, is and nothing ever makes me feel more proud. Both pride in Odin for the young man he is becoming and pride in myself and my wife, Katie, for managing to raise such polite and respectful boy.
What quote resonates with you?
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.
- Benjamin Franklin
2019 – University of Toledo, College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude; Contributing Editor, Toledo Law Review; President, Business Law Society)
2016 – Bowling Green State University (B.A., History)
State of Ohio
Ohio State Bar Association
Erie County Bar Association
Lorain County Bar Association
Huron County Bar Association
Estate Planning Council of Cleveland
St. Paul's Christian Daycare (Board of Directors, 2012-Present)
Sandusky Elks Lodge 285 (Board of Trustees, 2021-2022; Treasurer, 2022-2024; ER, 2024-Present)
Scouts BSA (Troop Committee, 2023-Present)
Selected to the Super Lawyers© Ohio Rising Stars List (2025)
Phi Alpha Theta (Conspicuous Attainments and Scholarship in the Field of History) (2016)
Sigma Alpha Phi (The National Society of Leadership and Success) (2016)
Graduate of The University of Toledo, College of Business and Innovation's Advanced Leadership Academy (2018)
Publications & Articles
- Frohman EM, Leal BJ. “ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Are You Ready to File Your Required Beneficial Ownership Information Report by 1/1/2025?” October 15, 2024.
- Frohman EM, Leal BJ. “BREAKING NEWS: Federal Corporate Transparency Act Ruled Unconstitutional by U.S. District Court.” March 4, 2024.
- Frohman EM, Leal BJ. “The Corporate Transparency Act - Submitting Your Business's Beneficial Ownership Report.” February 22, 2024.
- Peterson EM, Leal BJ. “The Corporate Transparency Act – Next Steps for Business Owners.” November 16, 2023.
- Peterson EM, Leal BJ. “The Corporate Transparency Act: BIG News for Business Owners!” June 23, 2023.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act (O.R.C. 1706). Part 3: Other Key Provisions of the Act." Updated January 14, 2022.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act (O.R.C. 1706). Part 2: Series LLCs." Updated January 12, 2022.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act (O.R.C. 1706). Part 1: Overview of Significant Changes." Updated January 10, 2022.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act. Part 3: Other Key Provisions of the Act." December 29, 2021.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act. Part 2: Series LLCs." December 27, 2021.
- Leal BJ, Vaccarelli JA. "Say Hello to Ohio's New LLC Act. Part 1: Overview of Significant Changes." December 14, 2021.
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