Leslie Puzo's story commences in the vibrant heart of Queens, New York, but quickly crosses borders, absorbing the rich cultural tapestry of the Dominican Republic. As a proud Latina, her  Dominican and Haitian roots have deeply influenced her view of the world. Miami, Florida, became her next canvas, where she showcased academic excellence at Coral Reef Senior High School, emerging as a beacon within the elite International Baccalaureate Program.

 

Continuing her pursuit of excellence, Leslie ventured to Florida Gulf Coast University. There, she not only achieved Magna Cum Laude honors in Political Science but also deepened her expertise in Latin American and Global Studies.

 

North Carolina beckoned next. The hallowed halls of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill became Leslie's training ground. Demonstrating leadership and an undeniable zeal, she led the Hispanic Law Student Association as its president, culminating in a landmark achievement—her election as the Law School’s Student Body President. 2015 witnessed her licensed ascent into Florida’s legal community, focusing her focus on Family Law and Estate Planning.

 

Leslie relishes the academic challenge of the ever-evolving case law and the application of the law to each client’s individual circumstances. Leslie believes that people are what makes this area of law most interesting, as no two cases are exactly the same. Family law is Leslie’s passion. 

 

Under Leslie's vision, Puzo Law has thrived. Surrounding herself with adept colleagues. Puzo Law champions a philosophy that prioritizes our client's goals and needs. Through strategic litigation, nuanced negotiation, and innovative legal solutions, Puzo Law's client-first mantra remains consistent.

 

Credentials:

• Licensed Attorney, State of Florida

• Juris Doctorate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Graduate Certificate in International Development, UNC-Chapel Hill

• B.A. in Political Science with a focus on Global Studies, Florida Gulf Coast University

 

Community Engagements:

• City of Miami Community Relations Board, Member

• Dominican American Bar Association, Vice President

• Miami-Dade County Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Committee

• Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member

• Hispanic National Bar Association, Member 

 

Honors & Awards:

• James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society for Academic Achievement Link: http://www.law.unc.edu/news/2015/05/11/davis-society-class-of-2015/

• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship - Portuguese 

• Florida Gulf  Coast University Student of the Year 

• Florida Gulf  Coast University Student of the Year Hall of Fame 

 

Linguistic Proficiencies:

• Fluent in Spanish, French, and English

• Conversational Portuguese