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    Leon Sanford

    Leon A. Sanford

    Associate

    New Orleans
    504-584-9260
    leon.sanford@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    InsuranceLitigation

    Leon Sanford helps domestic and foreign insurers clarify complex coverage first-party and third-party coverage disputes and make decisive litigation calls. He digs into dense records to spot key issues early and turns this analysis into compelling briefs, targeted motions and practical next steps for clients.

    Known for his concise, persuasive writing, Leon handles motion strategy, high-volume discovery and hearings by keeping the focus on the coverage questions that drive outcomes. He supports insurers in coverage litigation involving a variety of subject matters and coverages, including:

    • Admiralty and marine liability
    • Commercial general liability
    • Professional liability

    Education

    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D./D.C.L., cum laude, 2024
    • Louisiana State University, B.A., Philosophy, 2020
    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D./D.C.L., cum laude, 2024
    • Louisiana State University, B.A., Philosophy, 2020

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Judicial Extern for Hon. Richard L. Bourgeois Jr., U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Judicial Extern for Hon. Richard L. Bourgeois Jr., U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
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