Practice areas: Personal Injury, Employment Litigation, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 2020
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2026 
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70 E Broad StBethlehem, PA 18018 Phone: 610-691-3320 Email: Joseph Leeson, III Visit website
With extensive knowledge of both law, business, and business finance, lead attorney, Joseph Leeson, III, JD, MBA, CPA (Inactive) 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 beginning his career in law, Joseph spent 4 years practicing as a CPA in tax accounting at a large financial corporation and an international public accounting firm.
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.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, General Litigation, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFirst Admitted: 2020, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.leeson-law.com/joseph-f-leeson-iii/
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- A jury in the Court of Common Pleas of Wayne County, located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, ruled in favor of the Estate of the late Suzette Bullis, and awarded the sum of $1,856,000. The case was tried to verdict by Attorney Joseph F. Leeson, III, of Leeson & Leeson, who represented the Bullis Estate in wrongful death and survival action claims. Ms. Bullis died at the age of 51, leaving as survivors three adult daughters and six grandchildren. “It is good to just know that people valued her life and what she did for others" said one of Suzette Bullis's daughters in response to the verdict. The defendant was represented at the trial by Attorney Thomas Farley, of the law firm of Farley and Weed., 2021
Honors
- Forty Under 40 recognizes future leaders in the Lehigh Valley region who are under the age of 40. Honorees are selected by the LVB leadership team based on their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change. Attorney Leeson is the managing partner of Leeson & Leeson, a litigation law practice in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that specializes in commercial litigation, employment litigation, general litigation, personal injury, and estate planning and administration. “The 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees represent a wide spectrum of businesses and industries. Their professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to inspiring change are exemplary,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of Lehigh Valley Business/BridgeTower Media. “These busy young leaders find time to make a difference in the lives of others, and we are honored to recognize their accomplishments.” , Lehigh Valley Business Forty under 40, https://lvb.com/event/forty-under-40-awards/, 2023
- Million Dollar Trial Lawyers, https://milliondollartriallawyers.com/listings/joseph-leeson-million, 2021
- The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 7800 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1 % of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy, and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases. Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more. Please see the website at www.MillionDollarAdvocates.com for further details concerning membership qualifications., Million Dollar Advocates, https://www.milliondollaradvocates.com/, 2021
Office location for Joseph Leeson, III
70 E Broad St
Bethlehem, PA 18018
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2026