Jeffrey Leonard is a partner in the Newark office of Lewis Brisbois and a member of the Professional Liability Practice.

Jeff represents clients in complex commercial, employment, personal injury and professional liability matters. He defends clients in these matters in the state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York. He has significant experience in defending attorneys, architects, engineers, insurance producers and real estate agents and brokers in malpractice actions. He also has a substantial practice defending business entities and individuals in employment discrimination matters.

In addition, Jeff is a skilled appellate advocate. He has successfully argued matters before the Supreme Court and Appellate Division of New Jersey.

Admissions

• State Bar Admissions
  • New Jersey
  • New York
• United States District Courts
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
• United States Courts of Appeals
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• United States Supreme Court

Admissions

NY; NJ

US District Court for the District of New Jersey
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
US Supreme Court

Associations

Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Awards & Honors

Listed in Best Lawyers in America® 2023-2024 — Insurance Law

Education

Syracuse University College of Law

Juris Doctor, 1993

University at Albany

Bachelor of Arts, 1990