About Matthew Joseph
Matthew Joseph Leonard is a attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, specializing in business law, estate planning, real estate law, and elder law. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida, and has been serving clients for over two decades. In January 2024, he co-founded Leonard Legal Group, P.C., a firm dedicated to addressing the diverse legal needs of individuals and businesses across all stages of life. The firm is located at 272 West Exchange Street, Suite 001, Providence, RI 02903. Prior to establishing Leonard Legal Group, P.C., Mr. Leonard spent 23 years with Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc. He developed his expertise in estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, probate, trust and estate administration, real estate, business transactions, business creation, and related litigation. His experience has equipped him to handle both straightforward and complex legal matters effectively.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Leonard serves as the Probate Judge for the Town of Barrington, Rhode Island. He regularly represents executors, administrators, guardians, trustees, and beneficiaries in probate and superior courts. He also appears before the Rhode Island Department of Human Services to support client Medicaid applications. His commitment to public service shows his dedication to the community. Mr. Leonard is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Rhode Island Chapter and National Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Rhode Island Bar Association's Business Entity Subcommittee. The Probate & Trust Committee.
He is also a member of the Estate Planning Council of Rhode Island. His involvement in these organizations supports his staying informed and engaged in his areas of practice. Throughout his career, Mr. Leonard has been recognized for his professional excellence. He holds a peer review rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 and has been endorsed for ethical standing by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent attorney evaluation company. This rating reflects his legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability. Legal experience. Mr.
Leonard earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College and his Juris Doctor degree from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida, as well as the federal courts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He is a member of the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Florida bar associations. In his personal life, Mr. Leonard resides in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, Natalie, and their two children, Matthew and Lauren. He has volunteered his time and services with the Providence College Alumni Association, the Greater Providence YMCA, and as a coach for St. Luke’s CYO basketball and the Barrington Youth Soccer Association. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Newport, Rhode Island.
