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Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

About Our Law Firm

"The leading rule for the lawyer, as for the man of every calling, is diligence."

- Abraham Lincoln

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 Joseph F. Leeson, III, Esq.

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Attorney Joseph Leeson III
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Background

 

With extensive knowledge of both law, business, and business finance, lead attorney, Joseph Leeson, III, JD, MBA, CPA has the skill and experience to help clients navigate the complex areas of estate planning, commercial litigation, personal injury, and insurance claims to help maximize client outcomes and damages in recovery.

 

An experienced trial lawyer, Attorney Leeson has been involved in complex multi-district litigation and has taken civil and criminal trials to successful jury verdicts. He concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation, wills, trusts and estates, business law, commercial contract disputes, personal injury, and wrongful death. Prior to embarking on a career in law, he spent 4 years practicing as a CPA in tax accounting at an international public accounting firm and a large financial corporation.

 

Attorney Leeson joined Leeson & Leeson after practicing at a large international law firm in Chicago to continue the legacy started by his grandfather, Joseph F. Leeson Sr., and has managed the firm’s operations and growth since 2020. He is the managing attorney for the firm and makes himself available to all new clients.  During his time in the Lehigh Valley, Attorney Leeson has built a reputation as a sophisticated and intelligent lawyer as well as a tough and intimidating litigator.

 

An avid runner, during the week you can often see Joseph running down Broad Street in Bethlehem. Joseph was born and raised in Bethlehem.

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Education

 

DeSales University, BS

DeSales University, MBA

Indiana University Maurer School of Law, JD

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Certifications

 

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – State of Pennsylvania

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Bar Admissions

 

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Supreme Court of Illinois

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

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Memberships

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Northampton County Bar Association 

Lehigh County Bar Association

Philadelphia Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

American Bar Association 

Pennsylvania Association for Justice

American Association for Justice

Bethlehem Morningstar Rotary Club

Bethlehem Civil Services Board 

Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

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