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    BlogArticles by: Leslie Gaines, Senior Attorney

    Leslie Gaines, Senior Attorney

    Leslie was born in Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. She is the daughter of a career Army man and mental health professional. She graduated from law school with top honors and did so well on the Bar Exam that her bar exam essay was published in the Bar Exam Study Guide as a sample answer. This is a rare honor for any graduating lawyer. Leslie joined our firm after practicing law with one of the large business law firms in Orlando for a year. Leslie is a wife and mother of two. When not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing with her dog.

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