Jeffrey S. Leeper
Partner
Jeff Leeper joined the firm in 2006 as a litigation associate and has focused his practice on general commercial litigation with particular interest in construction and corporate collections. He works closely with construction companies, general contractors, subcontractors, building material suppliers, owners, and land developers. As lead counsel, Jeff has successfully litigated across Georgia, Florida, & Texas. Jeff is also the Director of the firm's Florida and Texas litigation departments.
In his spare time Jeff is an avid athlete, including playing YMCA soccer, golfing, and finishing the 2010 Ironman triathlon. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends, in addition to welding and vehicle restoration.
Education
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
- J.D., 2006
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University of Georgia
- B.A., 2001
Bar and Court Admissions
- Georgia, 2006
- Florida, 2007
- Texas, 2016
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Florida
- Supreme Court of Texas
- Georgia Court of Appeals U.S.
- District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Professional Memberships
- Cobb County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- State Bar of Florida
- State Bar of Texas
Presentations
- Speaker, Lien Law Seminar, Construction Suppliers Association, 2008
Published Works
- Prosecuting False Owner / Builder Affidavits, Construction Suppliers Association (CSA) Newsletter, 2008
- The Credit Application Check-Up: Do You Pass Or Fail?
- The Home Field Advantage
- To Lien or Not To Lien?
- Is Georgia Becoming A Debtor Friendly State?
Published Decisions
- Williams Bros. Lumber Co., LLC v. Malloy, 322 Ga. App. 671, 745 S.E.2d 856, 857 (2013)
- Stock Bldg. Supply, Inc. v. Platte River Ins. Co., 2014 WL 12537935 (Ga. Super.)
- Aames Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. Shuford, 335 Ga. App. 513, 782 S.E.2d 298 (2016)
- Founders Kitchen & Bath, Inc. v. Alexander, 334 Ga. App. 389, 779 S.E.2d 668 (2015)
Experience
- Busch, Reed, Jones & Leeper, P.C., 2016-present
- Busch, Reed & Jones, P.C., 2013-present
- Busch & Reed, PC, 2006-2013