LAWYER PROFILE

Leigh Skipper

USA 2026

Duane Morris LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Pennsylvania

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Leigh M. Skipper practices in the Trial Practice Group. He represents individuals and entities subject to compliance inquiries by local and federal law enforcement agencies. His practice is concentrated in white-collar criminal and civil litigation areas. Mr. Skipper’s clients include health care, pharmacy, energy and financial services providers. Mr. Skipper is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Career

Duane Morris LLP: Partner, 2022-present; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania: Chief Federal Defender, 2009-2022, Assistant and Supervisory Assistant Federal Defender, 1991-2009; Defender Association of Philadelphia-Jury and Bench Trials: Assistant State Defender, 1988-1991; Drexel University Kline School of Law: Adjunct Professor, 2014-2024

Professional Memberships

American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow; United States Sentencing Commission; Pennsylvania Innocence Project; Attorney Disciplinary Hearing Committee, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Bar Association; Third Circuit Lawyers Advisory Committee; Federal Magistrate Judge Re-appointment Panel; Barrister’s Association of Philadelphia; National Association of Federal Defenders; appointed by the Governor to the Indigent Defense Advisory Committee

Personal

Howard University School of Law, J.D.; University of Connecticut, B.S.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Pennsylvania

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Leigh Skipper focuses on advising clients in investigations and litigation across the healthcare, pharmacy, energy and financial services sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Leigh is a former long time federal defender. He is well respected by both the criminal defense and criminal prosecution side of the bar. His deep knowledge, experience and trial savvy are remarkable.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
Leigh is a very effective and excellent lawyer.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
Leigh is a very experienced criminal defense attorney and a great human being. He is a pleasure to work with.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA