Leah M. Blakesley
Leah Blakesley is a partner at Ghandi Deeter Blackham, where she has dedicated her entire legal career to practicing exclusively in family law. With over a decade of experience, Leah has spent the vast majority of her legal career with Ghandi Deeter Blackham, honing her skills and becoming a seasoned writer and advocate. Her deep-rooted passion for family law stems from her own experiences as a child of a high-conflict divorce. Having witnessed firsthand the struggles and constant push and pull that accompany domestic litigation, Leah is driven by a lifelong desire to work with individuals going through a divorce to mitigate the distress that family conflict can cause.
Leah’s commitment to family law was evident from her law school days, where she tailored her curriculum to focus on family law and domestic mediation. Determined to spend her legal career helping clients find peace and resolution, Leah brings compassion, realism, and a wealth of experience to each and every case. Her concise, level-headed, and passionate approach ensures that clients receive the best possible representation. Leah is known for her intelligence, strategic thinking, and ability to craft compelling arguments both in writing and in the courtroom.
Clients appreciate Leah’s ability to listen and understand with empathy, as well as provide realistic, practical, and effective solutions to conflict. She has a special talent for discerning whether being aggressive or pushing for peace will achieve the best results for her clients. Leah never backs down from a battle, making her a formidable advocate in high-conflict situations. At the same time, her compassion and dedication to her clients’ well-being guide her toward finding amicable solutions whenever possible.
Leah’s deep understanding of family dynamics and her commitment to her clients’ well-being are what set her apart. She is dedicated to bringing families to peace and resolution sooner rather than later, helping them navigate the often turbulent waters of family law with grace and efficiency. Her personal experience as a child of a family law battle gives her a unique perspective and a profound empathy for her clients.
Outside of the office, Leah enjoys painting on canvas and solving all types of puzzles. She and her husband, who is also an attorney, love trying out new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with their two sweet, rambunctious dachshunds. Leah’s ability to balance her professional dedication with her personal interests and family life makes her a well-rounded and relatable attorney.
Leah’s unique combination of personal experience, academic focus, and professional dedication makes her a trusted and effective advocate for her clients. Her lifelong passion for helping children and families navigate the complexities of family law ensures that her clients receive compassionate, knowledgeable, and practical legal support.
Education:
- William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
- J.D. – 2012
- Extensive participation in the UNLV divorce mediation clinic
- Family Court externship
- J.D. – 2012
- University of Nevada, Reno
- B.A. in Psychology with a minor emphasis in substance abuse prevention – 2009
- Member of Kappa Alpha Theta and associated philanthropic contributions to the CASA Foundation
