Kevin M. Leahy
Partner
(636) 532-0300
kleahy@hyklegal.com
Kevin M. Leahy is an AV peer reviewed rated, experienced counselor, litigator, business advocate. He works with insurance professionals, small business owners, families, and individuals to identify, navigate, and resolve legal and Estate issues. As a specialist in the defense of Missouri and Illinois Workers Compensation matters, Kevin has defended and resolved minor, pro se injuries to complex disability, death benefit, subrogation, employment and wrongful discharge claims. Kevin has represented companies in EEOC claims and FMLA disputes. He regularly appears before both Mo. and Il. Labor Commissions, Circuit Courts and has submitted briefs and oral argued in all State Courts of Appeals in Missouri and Illinois. Kevin’s cases regularly calls upon his knowledge, expertise and familiarity with Insurance, personal injury, healthcare, employment, corporate, contracts and estate planning to reach practical solutions for large and small companies, families, and individuals.
Education and Certifications
University of Dayton , J.D.
Appellate Oral Argument/ Mock Trial : Benjamin J. Cardozo Competition New York
Editor “Equitable Relief” Student Legal Newspaper
Phi Delta Phi
St. Louis University, B.A. (Mathematics)
Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of the United States of America
Missouri
Illinois
Practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri as required
Professional Speaking
Kevin has been a guest speaker for Continuing Legal Education Programs, In House Insurance, TPA, Self Insured Employer Seminars; Bar Association Case Law Update Presentations, and Small Businesses.
Community Involvement
Board Member St. Thomas More Society.
Board of Trustees of White House Retreat, Inc.
Volunteer , Board of Control South County CYC
Missouri State High School Activities Association: High School Referee.

