Biography
Julia van Leeuwen focuses her legal practice on a wide range of litigation areas. Her goal as an attorney is centered on obtaining fair results for her clients through effective legal advocacy.
Prior to joining Mette, Evans & Woodside, Julia worked as a Deputy District Attorney at the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office. As a Deputy DA, she prioritized seeking just results for victims of crimes ranging from victim intimidation, assaults, and homicide. Julia tried over ten jury trials and numerous non-jury trials while at the District Attorney’s Office. She carries those trial litigation skills into her role at Mette, Evans & Woodside.
Julia earned her law degree at the Pennsylvania State University – Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, PA. While at Dickinson Law, she was a member of the National Trial Team and an executive board member of the Appellate Moot Court Board. While acquiring her J.D., Julia also completed concentrations of study in both civil litigation and criminal litigation. Upon graduating, she was selected as a member of The Order of Barristers, which recognized her exceptional trial and appellate advocacy skills.
Julia is admitted to practice in all state courts and administrative agencies within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Julia is married and lives in Harrisburg with her husband and beloved dog, “Dutch.” In her free time, she enjoys cheering on Penn State sports teams or reading a good book.
Education
- Pennsylvania State University – Dickinson School of Law, J.D.
- Pennsylvania State University, B.A.
Articles & Media
Mette, Evans & Woodside Welcomes 5 New Members
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently announced the addition of four new attorneys to the team in Harrisburg. Along with a new addition to South Central Agency, the title agency of Mette, Evans, & Woodside.
Mette, Evans & Woodside Serves As Counsel to Everett Cash Mutual In Insurance Company in its Acquisition of Farm, Ranch, and Esquire Renewal Business
Attorney Matthew Coble of Mette, Evans & Woodside served as counsel in Everett Cash Mutual Insurance Company’s recent Acquisition of American Reliable’s Farm, Ranch, and Equine Business.
Commonwealth Court Holds Prevailing Wage Does Not Apply to Conduit Financings
On August 4, 2022, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania overturned a June 2021 Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Appeals Board decision that effectively applied prevailing wages to conduit-financed 501(c)(3) construction projects throughout the Commonwealth.
How Bankruptcy Affects Real Estate Transactions in PA
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or searching for your dream home, home buying can be an exciting, but also nerve-racking experience.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Make Your Life Easier, and Here’s Why
If you are struggling with debt, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may help alleviate your burden. This blog post explains how.
Estate Planning with Solar Leases
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is hosting a Estate Planning with Solar Leases on Tuesday, July 26th from 12 – 1:15 pm via zoom.