Leslie Knowles

Partner / New Orleans

P: 504.561.0323

Leslie Knowles is a partner in SBSB Eastham’s New Orleans office. Since August 2020, she has provided her expertise to the firm in areas including premises liability, general liability, insurance defense, the Defense Base Act and Longshore and Harbor workers’ compensation claims.

Prior to joining SBSB Eastham, Leslie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 2015 before going on to earn her law degree from the university’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center and becoming a Doctor of Civil Law three years later. Since beginning her career in law, she has prided her practice on providing her clients with a transparent explanation of the process and what to expect, and her openness has built a heightened level of loyalty amongst those she represents.

Leslie is admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state courts as well as the U.S. District Courts in the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of the state. A tenacious and honest advocate, she is a valuable partner for the firm and her clients.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

  • Defense Base Act
  • General Liability
  • Insurance
  • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation

Education

  • J.D./D.C.L., Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 2018
  • B.S., Louisiana State University, 2015

Court Admissions

  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • All Louisiana State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana