Brendan T. Leanos
About Brendan T. Leanos
Brendan T. Leanos is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Brendan T. Leanos is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Reed Smith LLP
Education: Fordham University, J.D., graduated 2013
Location: Denver, CO
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