Atty. Keith J. Leonard

Atty. Keith J. Leonard

Keith J. Leonard is a partner at Huffman & Huffman and is the senior litigation attorney Keith concentrates his practice on the litigation of the plaintiff’s personal injury cases, including serious and permanent injuries, wrongful death, and tractor-trailer collisions.

Newport News Newport News 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Keith J. Leonard at a glance

Keith J. Leonard is a Partner based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Uni (2003). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Old Dominion University (B.S., 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar American Bar Association Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Keith J. Leonard is a partner at Huffman & Huffman and is the senior litigation attorney Keith concentrates his practice on the litigation of the plaintiff’s personal injury cases, including serious and permanent injuries, wrongful death, and tractor-trailer collisions
  • Prior to joining Huffman & Huffman, Keith practiced law for several years in the Hampton Roads area
  • A History of Success in Hampton Roads Keith is passionate about fighting for justice for his clients and leveling the playing field for injured victims in Virginia
  • He has continually practiced in all of the courtrooms in Hampton Roads since he became an attorney and has obtained numerous successful verdicts in front of judges and juries
  • His primary goals are to help injured people understand their rights and to fight tirelessly to ensure they receive full and fair compensation for their damages
  • Awards/Accolades AV Preeminent Attorney Martindale-Hubbell Super Lawyer 2023-present Local Attorney With Community Pride Keith is a native of the Hampton Roads area
  • He received his bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University and his law degree from Wake Forest University
  • He and his wife and two children live in Virginia Beach
  • In his spare time, Keith enjoys traveling with his family as well as surfing, golfing, and supporting his favorite sports teams
  • He is an active supporter of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), a charitable organization dedicated to curing and treating Friedreich’s Ataxia

Practice Areas Explained

Keith J. Leonard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith J. Leonard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Keith J. Leonard is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Keith J. Leonard is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Keith J. Leonard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Motorcycle Accidents

Keith J. Leonard is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Virginia →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Keith J. Leonard is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport News are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Keith J. Leonard

Where is Keith J. Leonard's law office located?
Keith J. Leonard's law practice is located in Newport News, Virginia. The firm is Huffman & Huffman Brothers-in-Law, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith J. Leonard handle?
Keith J. Leonard focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Keith J. Leonard practiced law?
Keith J. Leonard has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Keith J. Leonard go to law school?
Keith J. Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
How can I contact Keith J. Leonard for a consultation?
You can contact Keith J. Leonard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Keith J. Leonard received?
Keith J. Leonard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2003
B.S.
Old Dominion University
- 2000

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit Uni
Admitted: 2003

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