About LJ
LJ Leatherman is a seasoned personal injury attorney based in Topeka, Kansas. He has been practicing law for over 30 years, focusing on cases involving automobile negligence, wrongful death, and third-party insurance claims. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Adams State College in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1988.
He has been a member of the Kansas State Bar since 1992. He has been with Palmer Law Group for over 30 years, where he has built a career defined by commitment and excellence for his clients. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2005 to 2023 and in 2025.
He has been named Topeka’s Top Personal Injury Lawyer in the annual Best of Topeka awards. He secured a landmark victory before the Kansas Supreme Court, reshaping how insurance companies handle claims across Kansas. He is admitted to practice in the U.S.
District Court for the District of Kansas.
