Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 1987
Education: Western State University College of Law
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Leslie Injury Law
4400 MacArthur BlvdSuite 370
Newport Beach, CA 92660 Visit website
Suzanne Leslie is the owner and managing partner of the Newport Beach law firm – Leslie Law Firm, based in California. She embarked on her legal journey over 38-plus years ago as a law clerk with the firm. Steering the success of over 200 cases annually, she focuses her practice on personal injury, including:
· Train and boat accidents
· Catastrophic injuries
· Child injuries
· Animal bites
· Compartment syndrome
· Wrongful death
Ms. Leslie pursued a double major in business management and marketing at California State University, Long Beach, where she graduated in 1983. She completed her law degree from the Western State College of Law in 1986 as the president of the Women’s Law Association.
Having imbibed legal insights from her father, a prominent claims administrator and independent insurance adjuster, Ms. Leslie understands the nuances of successful legal practice. Drawing inspiration, she upholds a strong work ethic, ensuring dedication and diligence in all client interactions. Her passion lies in assisting those in need and offering a supportive environment for them to reclaim their lives.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Ms. Leslie has been named to the list of the 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2016 to present. She was honored with a place on the list of Top Female Business Women by the National Association of Professional Women. She has been named an Elite Lawyer for 2021-present. She has also been rated “Good” on Avvo.
Ms. Leslie’s commitment extends beyond the legal realm into community service. Actively engaged in the activities of nonprofit organizations such as Ronald McDonald House Orange County, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association and Second Harvest Food Bank, she channels her efforts towards supporting the community. She is a board member of the Orange County Women Lawyers for 2025 and Secretary for the Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation Board 2023-present
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1987, California
Professional Webpage: https://leslieinjurylaw.com/blog/team/suzanne-leslie/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member California State Bar, 1987
- Orange County Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys Association of California
- American Bar Association
- Member US District Court, 1990
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $425,000 Premise Liability Case vs. City of Los Angeles, 2024
- $250,00 0 auto v auto with extensive pre-existing injuries, 2025
- $475.00 slip and fall on uneven stairs vs. homeowner , 2025
- $385,000 auto v. auto with ride share service, 2024
- $585,000 auto accident with ride share service, 2024
- $1,589,000 Premise Liability, Lack of Maintenance of tree on slope owned by HOA, maintained by landscape company, 2024
- 575,000.00 auto vs. motorcycle, 2023
- 425,000.00 settlement auto vs. pedestrian, 2023
- 375,000.00 auto v auto, 2022
- 425,000.00 auto v auto, 2022
- 1,200,000.00 settlement, 2013
- 875,000.00 settlement, 2016
- 900,000.00 Settlement, 2019
- 1,100,000.00 settlement, 2015
Videos
- How to protect your rights following a slip and fall accident , Premises Liability, Personal Injury, 2023
- Elite Lawyer Personal Injury, Personal Injury, 2025
- Five things to do following a motor vehicle accident , Five Actions Following an Accident, Personal Injury, 2024
- Dog Bite liability, injuries and insurance coverage, Dog Bites, Personal Injury, 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Orange County Women Lawyers Board Member, 2025
- Orange County Women Lawyers Foundation Secretary, 2024
- Supporter Alzheimer Foundation , 2024
- Supporter Veterans Legal Institute, 2024
- Supporter Ronald McDonald House, 2024
- Supporter Second Harvest Food Bank , 2024
- Supporter Second Harvest Food Bank, 2023
- Supporter Alzheimer Association, 2023
- Supporter Ronald McDonald House, 2023
- Supporter Veterans Legal Institute, 2023
- Supporter Second Harvest Food Bank, 2022
- Supporter Alzheimer Association, 2022
- Supporter Ronald McDonald House, 2022
- Supporter Veterans Legal Institute, 2022
- Supporter Second Harvest Food Bank, 2021
- Supporter Ronald McDonald House, 2021
- Supporter Veterans Legal Institute, 2021
- Supporter of the Ronald MacDonald House, 2019
- Supporter Veterans Legal Institute, 2020
- Supporter of the Second Harvest Food Bank, 2019
- Supporter of the Veterans Legal Institute, 2019
Educational Background
- California State University of Long Beach in Business Management & Marketing, 1983
Honors
- Top Ranking Personal Injury Attorney, American Association of Attorney Advocates, 2021
- Marquis Who's Who, Marquis Who's Who, 2025
- Elite Lawyer-Personal Injury, American Association of Attorney Advocates, 2025
- Elite Lawyer-Personal Injury, American Association of Attorney Advocates, 2024
- Top Consumer Attorney S. California, Los Angeles Times / Better Business Bureau, 2023
- Top Personal Injury Attorney /Visionary, Los Angeles Times, 2022
- Ten Best Personal Injury Attorney, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2020
- Our firm was awarded with the Top 20 State of California Verdicts for an Insurance Bad Faith Case, Top 20 State of California Verdicts, 2018
- Named to the Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers, 2018
- Named Top 10 Best Attorney for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, 2016-2019, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Named Top VIP Women of the Year, 2013-2014, National Association of Professional Women
Office location for Suzanne Leslie
4400 MacArthur Blvd
Suite 370
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: 949-752-7474
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026