About Leonard L. Kilgore
Leonard L. Kilgore III earned his Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University in 1973 and his Juris Doctor from the LSU Law Center in 1976. He completed law school during a period of change in Louisiana litigation practice, entering the profession in the mid-1970s. His formal legal education provided the foundation for a long career in the state.
He began practicing law after receiving his J.D. and, in 1983, joined Kean Miller LLP as Of Counsel. That role followed several years of early practice and placed him within a firm known for handling business and civil matters in Louisiana. His tenure at Kean Miller spans decades and reflects steady involvement in regional legal work.
Kilgore’s professional affiliations track closely with defense and bar organizations. He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. He also holds membership in the American Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, and the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, a distinction that signals sustained engagement with the state’s legal community.
Colleagues describe him as a lawyer who has maintained a consistent practice over many years. His association memberships point to regular work on defense-side litigation and related issues. He has balanced firm responsibilities with participation in professional groups that address litigation trends, continuing legal education and peer dialogue.
Throughout his career Kilgore has practiced in Louisiana courts and worked on matters that reflect the region’s civil and commercial caseload. He has remained in active practice as legal frameworks and business climates in the state have evolved. Clients and peers have relied on his steady presence in the local bar and on his familiarity with state procedures.
As of 2026, he serves as Of Counsel at Kean Miller LLP. He maintains memberships in several national and state bar organizations and continues to handle civil defense matters in Louisiana.
