Sokolove Law attorney Ricky LeBlanc marks 35 years in practice

By AI, Created 8:36 PM UTC, June 01, 2026, /AGP/ – Sokolove Law Managing Attorney Ricky A. LeBlanc was recognized in June 2026 for 35 years of legal practice, including decades representing people harmed by mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. The milestone underscores Sokolove Law’s long-running asbestos litigation focus and LeBlanc’s work with veterans, working families and other vulnerable clients.

Why it matters: - LeBlanc’s milestone highlights the long tail of asbestos litigation, where survivors and families often need legal help years after exposure. - His career has centered on representing people affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. - The recognition also reflects Sokolove Law’s continued focus on plaintiff-side mass tort and personal injury work.

What happened: - Sokolove Law Managing Attorney Ricky A. LeBlanc recently celebrated 35 years of practicing law. - Martindale-Hubbell recognized the milestone with the designation that LeBlanc has been “proudly serving the community since 1991.” - The recognition was announced June 2, 2026, from Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

The details: - LeBlanc has represented thousands of individuals and families affected by mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. - His work has focused on working-class individuals, veterans and vulnerable families harmed by corporate misconduct and institutional neglect. - As managing attorney, LeBlanc oversees one of the nation’s most recognized plaintiff-side practices and directs Sokolove Law’s asbestos litigation efforts. - LeBlanc is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the American Association for Justice. - LeBlanc is also a 2026 Patron of the AAJ Leaders Forum. - LeBlanc earned his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. - He received a B.S., cum laude, in History and Education from Fitchburg State College. - Sokolove Law is a national personal injury law firm headquartered in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. - The firm says it has helped people across the U.S. pursue compensation in mesothelioma, birth injury, sexual abuse, nursing home neglect and dangerous pharmaceutical and device cases since 1979. - Sokolove Law says it has secured over $10 billion total. - The firm’s website is More information. - Sokolove Law also shared social media links for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and X.

Between the lines: - LeBlanc’s upbringing in a working-class Massachusetts factory town appears to have shaped his legal focus. - He described his calling as “standing up for the little guy against major manufacturers or insurance companies” and using the law to “make it right, make it fair.” - LeBlanc is accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans prepare and pursue benefits claims. - He also volunteered after the Sept. 11 attacks through Trial Lawyers Care, which provided free legal representation to victims’ families.

What’s next: - LeBlanc is expected to continue leading Sokolove Law’s asbestos litigation work. - His VA accreditation positions him to keep assisting veterans with asbestos-related disease claims tied to military service. - Sokolove Law will likely continue using senior attorney recognition and practice history to reinforce its national personal injury brand.

The bottom line: - LeBlanc’s 35-year milestone combines personal history, veteran advocacy and decades of asbestos litigation into one public marker of Sokolove Law’s core practice area.