About Kris
Kris Leonhardt earned his J.D. from Arizona State University in 2008. He finished law school during a period of change in the legal market and moved quickly into practice. That start set a straightforward pattern: steady work, steady learning, practical legal problem solving.
He is admitted to practice in both Arizona and Kentucky. Those dual admissions shape the kinds of matters he takes on and the clients he advises. Practicing under two different state systems has required familiarity with distinct procedural rules and a readiness to adapt work to local expectations. Colleagues describe his approach as methodical; he favors careful preparation over theatrical gestures.
Leonhardt’s career has included time in private practice where he handled a range of matters for businesses and individuals. He has worked on litigation and transactional files, and he has managed cases from intake through resolution. In court and at the negotiating table he aims for clear presentation and efficient use of time. He also spends part of his week addressing client questions that arise from the practical side of running an organization—contracts, compliance, and routine disputes.
At Owens & Perkins, P.C., Leonhardt practices alongside other attorneys and support staff. His work at the firm involves coordinating with experts, drafting briefs and agreements, and preparing witnesses when litigation proceeds to trial. He balances attention to detail with an eye toward the client’s bottom line. When a matter is urgent, he shifts priorities quickly and keeps clients informed.
Outside the office he pays attention to changes in state law that affect his practice areas. He reads decisions and administrative rulings to stay current. That habit helps him spot when a precedent or regulation will change how a case should be handled.
He is a lawyer who built his practice on steady work and practical thinking rather than headline cases. Clients who need counsel in Arizona or Kentucky can expect direct communication and careful handling of procedural requirements. He currently practices at Owens & Perkins, P.C., handling matters arising in Arizona and Kentucky.
