Leonard concentrates his practice in defending significant commercial motor vehicle, personal injury, employment, civil rights and professional liability matters. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in the state and federal courts and is recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.
In addition, Leonard has handled precedent-setting appellate matters before the Supreme Court and Appellate Division of New Jersey, including the Johnson v. Braddy Trucking matter. He has also successfully argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Leonard also regularly represents clients in administrative, disciplinary and labor hearings. At the request of his colleagues, he also serves as a mediator and arbitrator.
Honors & awards
AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
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Attorneys Listed by Best Lawyers in America
2016
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New Jersey Super Lawyer List
2005 - 2019 (Top 100 New Jersey Super Lawyer, 2009 - 2010 and 2012 - 2014)
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Year joined
2019
Certification/ Specialties
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, 2004
Thought Leadership
MARSHALL DENNEHEY WELCOMES VETERAN TRIAL ATTORNEY LEONARD LEICHT TO THE CASUALTY DEPARTMENT IN ROSELAND
Trucking & Transportation Liability
February 19, 2020
Veteran New Jersey trial attorney Leonard C. Leicht has joined Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin’s Roseland office as a shareholder in the Casualty Department. Highly accomplished in the arena of trucking and transportation litigation, he will continue to focus on commercial motor vehicle matters, as well as personal injury, employment law, civil rights, and other general and professional liability matters.
Classes/ Seminars Taught
Do Not Be a Victim - Lessons Learned from the Pilot Flying J Rebate Scheme - Transportation and Logistics Council Annual Meeting, 2014
Distinguishing Between Lease and Sub-Hauler Agreements - How to Minimize Carrier Liability - Transportation and Logistics Council Annual Meeting, 2012