ATTORNEYS
BIO
Since the age of five, Mr. Leighton's dream has been to be an attorney. His love for the practice of law is unmistakable and his passion for helping his clients is contagious. Mr. Leighton met Mr. Abdo in grade school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale, Arizona. From there they formed a lasting bond and friendship that led them to Arizona State University, where they were roommates. Both Mr. Leighton and Mr. Abdo inspired each other to both graduate early and with honors. While Mr. Leighton decided to head to sunny Malibu, California to attend law school, he and Mr. Abdo remained close friends. Their friendship and competitive nature has allowed for Leighton & Abdo, PLLC to flourish in a relatively short period of time. Mr. Leighton is also incredibly proud of his close relationship with his older brother Joshua, a fellow partner at Leighton & Abdo, PLLC. The close relationship between all three partners allows for the firm to provide a unique and team-oriented approach to the practice of law. Mr. Leighton's practice areas include estate planning and personal injury (automobile accidents and dog bites).
EDUCATION
B.A., Arizona State University, 2004, Cum Laude
J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law, 2011
LICENSE
AZ Bar Number: 029341
Admittance: 4/18/2012
CREDENTIALS:
Admitted to the Arizona Bar
Admitted to the United States District Court, District of Arizona
Member, Arizona Probate and Trust Law Section
JASON D. LEIGHTON, Esq.
PARTNER
NICHOLAS C. ABDO, Esq.
PARTNER
BIO
Mr. Abdo is a founding member of Leighton & Abdo, PLLC, and an Arizona native. Mr.Abdo's practice areas include estate planning (including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and real property deeds) and collections defense (credit card). Mr. Abdo has presented cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Federal Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Bankruptcy Panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Mr. Abdo enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two children.
EDUCATION
B.S., Arizona State University, 2004, Magna Cum Laude
J.D., Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, 2009
LICENSE
Bar Number: 027291
Admittance: 11/02/2009
CREDENTIALS:
Admitted to the Arizona Bar
Admitted to the United States District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted to the United States Supreme Court
JOSHUA W. LEIGHTON, Esq.
PARTNER
BIO
Josh is a partner at Leighton & Abdo PLLC, and an Arizona native. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, as well as the United States District Court in the District of Arizona. Josh's practice areas include estate planning and estate administration (trust, probate and small estate administration).
EDUCATION
B.A., Arizona State University, 2002. Magna Cum Laude
J.D., Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, 2006,
Pedrick Scholar
LICENSE
AZ Bar Number: 025126
Admittance: 5/01/2007
CREDENTIALS:
Admitted to the Arizona Bar
Admitted to the United States District Court, District of Arizona
