Francisco Leal

Francisco Leal's Attorney Biography

H. Francisco Leal 

Managing Partner                     

Leal & Trejo LLP 

EDUCATION: 

• J.D., Harvard Law School (1986) 
• B.A., Yale University (1983) 

PRACTICE OVERVIEW: 

Mr. Leal’s practice includes providing legal advice to the firm’s public agency clients on issues related to compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, election law, conflict of interest issues, and personnel matters. 

Mr. Leal also has a developed practice in legislative analysis and advocacy. He is a lobbyist registered with the California Secretary of State and provides legislative analysis, advice, and advocacy through Legislative Advocacy Group, Inc., for the firm’s clients. 

Mr. Leal’s experience includes serving as General Counsel to the Alhambra Unified School District, and as City Attorney for the cities of San Fernando, Commerce, South Pasadena, Maywood and Huntington Park. Mr. Leal previously served as Assistant Regional Counsel for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where he handled a variety of matters related to the enforcement of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Mr. Leal’s environmental expertise includes negotiating settlements for the cleanup of contaminated property, and preparing indemnification and cleanup cost sharing agreements in connection with the purchase and sale of contaminated properties. 

As a lobbyist, Mr. Leal has represented various general law cities, water and air quality agencies, school districts and healthcare providers on such issues as gaming regulatory reform, funding for school construction and infrastructure projects, and zoning and transportation related matters. 

Mr. Leal is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court, California Central District. 

Websites:

L&T website: www.leal-law.com 
Political Blog: www.francisco-leal.net 

Francisco Leal Attorney Attends Presidential Inauguration

Attorney Francisco Leal of Leal-Trejo, APC attended the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC. The swearing in of Barrack Obama for his second four-year term in office, took place on a significant federal Holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.   

Attorney Francisco Leal helps the City of Lynwood's Christmas Parade

Attorney Francisco Leal recently contributed to the fundraising efforts in saving the city of Lynwood’s annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. The annual parade was in jeopardy of being discontinued due to lack of funding. This would have been the first time in over 90 years that the city of Lynwood and its residents would not have had the opportunity to enjoy the parade. Former Huntington Park city Attorney Francisco Leal stated “I am extremely pleased that enough of us saw how special this parade is and were able to fundraise enough to continue such a rich tradition in the south-east community”. The city of Lynwood is located in the south-east community; neighboring cities include city of Huntington Park, South Gate, Bell, Bell Gardens, and Cudahy. 

Please click on the link below to view the video of the city's  Christmas Parade 

http://landing.newsinc.com/ktla/video.html?freewheel=91045&sitesection=ktla&VID=23925681

Wendy Greuel lands key endorsement and takes lead in poll

All in a span of a week, Candidate for L.A City Mayor Wendy Greuel solidifies key endorsement and takes the lead in a poll.

A week ago candidate for L.A city Mayor Wendy Greuel solidified a key endorsement from the California Senator Barbara Boxer. Senator Boxer stated: “This year, we made history by electing unprecedented numbers of women to the House and Senate,” Boxer said in a statement, which highlighted the role of women in Greuel’s campaign so far. “Next year, Angelenos can make history by electing Wendy Greuel as the first woman to serve as mayor of Los Angeles.”

Today the Center for the Study of Los Angeles released a November Poll showing Wendy winning with 50.6% of the voters. The poll indicates Wendy winning in a general election runoff against Eric Garcetti.

A lot can change in one week and it will be interesting to see how Eric Garcetti responds in the weeks to come. 

Francisco Leal Attorney Attends CSBA Annual Conference

Francisco Leal, managing partner of Leal- Trejo, APC attends the California School Board Association’s annual education conference in San Francisco. The conference held this past weekend provides informative workshops to elected trustees, superintendents, and other individuals interested in addressing key issues that California school district’s face. Francisco Leal is a managing partner at the Leal- Trejo law firm which represents a number of school districts in Los Angeles County. Leal’s attendance at the CSBA conference an indication of his desire to fully understand the various issues his clients face through these tough fiscal times.

 

Warren Buffett's same ole tune

For those unfamiliar with billionaire investor Warren Buffett, one would think they heard wrong when he again argued to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, subsequently himself, but this is the same tune Mr. Buffet has been singing for a long time now.

In a New York Times op-ed, Buffett proposes a minimum tax of 30 percent on income of $1 million to $10 million and of 35 percent on income above that.  That’s a variation of what President Obama deemed the “Buffett Rule,” which was meant to ensure that millionaires and billionaires paid higher tax rates than their administrative assistants.

Mr. Buffet also argued that the Bush tax cuts should apply for incomes above $500,000 a year, contrary to the Presidents call to expire tax cuts for those with incomes above $250,000 a year. With the tax cuts expiration coming close, the middle class are the most affected by President Obama ’s decision.

 

Former Huntington Park City Attorney contributes to Turkey Giveaway

above is Assemblymember Isadore Hall III and residents of Compton at last years annual turkey giveaway

Former Huntington Park City Attorney, Francisco Leal joins Assembly Isadore Hall in helping raise contributions for the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. This is yet another demonstration of Francisco Leal’s efforts in helping the most underserved communities in Los Angeles

Francisco Leal states “I am pleased to contribute 500 turkeys to the 8th annual turkey giveaway. I realize that I am fortunate to be in a position where I can help others during this holiday season”

The 8^th annual Turkey Giveaway will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2012. They will giveaway turkeys during the hours of 10:00 am until 1:00 pm on the steps of the Compton City Council Chambers, 205 S. Willowbrook Ave, Compton CA 90220.