Marianne C. LeBlanc

Marianne LeBlanc: Leading Trial Attorney for Serious Personal Injury Claims

Marianne LeBlanc is a highly respected trial attorney with a distinguished record of success in representing injured clients throughout Massachusetts. For over two decades, she has dedicated her career to advocating for those harmed by negligence, consistently achieving record-setting verdicts and earning recognition as a leading legal expert. Known for her unwavering commitment to her clients and her strategic approach to litigation, Marianne is a powerful advocate and a trusted legal counsel.

With a deep understanding of personal injury law, Marianne specializes in a comprehensive range of serious injury cases, including liquor liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home litigation. Her expertise and aggressive pursuit of justice have resulted in significant compensation for her clients and a strong reputation within the legal community. Marianne's advocacy skills draw on her commitment to making a difference both for her clients and the community at large.

Marianne has been repeatedly recognized for her excellence, consistently appearing on prestigious lists such as “Best Lawyers in America,” the “Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers,” and the “Top 50 Women New England Super Lawyers.” These accolades reflect her dedication, legal acumen, and profound impact on the courtroom.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs: Marianne expertly handles a wide spectrum of personal injury claims, including those resulting from car accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, and other negligence cases. She aggressively pursues compensation for her clients’ injuries and suffering, ensuring they receive the full value of their claims.
• Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs: With extensive experience in medical malpractice litigation, Marianne understands the complexities of these cases and fights tirelessly to hold medical professionals accountable for negligent care.
• Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs: She represents individuals injured by defective products, seeking compensation for damages caused by unsafe or poorly designed products.
• Liquor Liability: Marianne specializes in defending clients injured due to the reckless actions of establishments serving alcohol.
• Premises Liability: She handles cases involving injuries sustained on unsafe properties due to negligence.
• Nursing Home Litigation: Marianne advocates for residents of nursing homes who have suffered injuries due to neglect, abuse, or inadequate care.

Education & Credentials

• Boston College Law School (1993): Juris Doctor
• Best Attorney USA: Recognized Since 2005
• Massachusetts Bar Association: Active Member
• American Association for Justice: Governor - Massachusetts Chapter
• Norfolk Superior Court Bench-Bar Committee: Chair
• Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts: Past President
• Women’s Bar Foundation of Massachusetts: Past President
• Civil Litigation Section of the Massachusetts Bar Association: Past Chair
• AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus: Past Chair
• ABOTA: Vice-President, Massachusetts Chapter
• Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys: Board & Executive Board Member
• Board of Bar Overseers: Appointed Term (2018-2020)
• Town of Westwood's Commission on Disability: Member
• Westwood's Finance and Warrant Commission: Chairman

Awards & Recognition

• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Boston) – 2026, 2022
• Best Lawyers in America: 2005-2019
• Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers: 2004, 2008, 2010-2019
• Top 50 Women Massachusetts Super Lawyers: 2004-2019
• “Top Women of Law Circle of Excellence Award” – Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (2018)
• Distinguished Service Award – American Association for Justice (2010)
• Wiedemann Wysocki Citation of Excellence – American Association for Justice (2006, 2011)
• “40 Under 40 Award” – Boston Business Journal (2002)
• “Lawyers of the Year” – Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (1999)
• “Best Lawyers in Boston” – Boston Magazine (2002)
• “100 Women of Distinction in Law and Public Service” – The Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers (2005)

Affiliations

Marianne’s commitment extends beyond her legal practice, demonstrated through her active leadership roles within numerous organizations. These include the American Association for Justice, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of Massachusetts and Massachusetts.

Marianne joined SUGARMAN after receiving her law degree from Boston College Law School in 1993 and has been a principal of the firm since 1999. In addition to her leadership roles in the legal community, she also serves on the Town of Westwood's Commission on Disability and served for several years as the Chairman of Westwood's Finance and Warrant Commission.