Collin J. LeBlanc

Collin J. LeBlanc, a distinguished partner at Keogh Cox in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is renowned for his adept handling of intricate civil litigation cases. With a focus on industrial, casualty and premises liability claims, as well as legal malpractice, insurance coverage and subrogation disputes, he navigates the complexities of the legal landscape with precision and competence. His extensive trial and appellate practice is complemented by his role as in-house counsel for businesses, where he provides strategic guidance on employment, liability and contract matters.

Mr. LeBlanc's practice is characterized by his collaboration with a diverse array of legal and technical professionals. He frequently engages with professionals in fields such as engineering, business loss analysis, vocational rehabilitation and wage assessment. In the realm of complex insurance and industrial litigation, he has demonstrated his prowess by working alongside and challenging experts in safety, accident reconstruction, toxicology, medical causation, business valuation and legal standards of care. His defense of legal malpractice claims has afforded him a broad exposure to various legal disciplines and foundational legal principles.

With over two decades of experience, Mr. LeBlanc has honed his skills in both state and federal courts across multiple states, including Louisiana. He is celebrated for his ability to provide early, insightful assessments of legal matters, often leading to favorable resolutions for his clients without the need for protracted litigation. His strategic focus on early execution of litigation plans is supported by a robust motion practice, which has resulted in numerous case dismissals and successful trial outcomes.

Mr. LeBlanc's legal acumen is further evidenced by his involvement in landmark appellate cases. Notably, he played a pivotal role in defining the scope of the intentional act exclusion for torts in workers' compensation settings in the case of Joshua v. Reeves. Additionally, he was instrumental in establishing the failure to mitigate defense in legal malpractice through the MB Industries LLC case. His recent achievements include securing a defense verdict for a local law firm, a decision that was subsequently upheld on appeal.

A proud alumnus of Louisiana State University (LSU), Mr. LeBlanc graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 1992. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1996, where he distinguished himself as a member of the Order of the Coif, a candidate for the Louisiana Law Review and chairman of the Student Ethics Committee.

Since being admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association in 1996, Mr. LeBlanc has also gained admission to the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana. His commitment to professional development is underscored by his basic proficiency in Spanish. An esteemed figure in the legal community, he actively participates in the Louisiana Bar Association and the Baton Rouge Bar Association.