Leonard John French Jr.

Leonard John French Jr.

also known as Leonard J. French

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 14 years

Copyright infringement Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Copyright Infringement

533 E Girard Ave STE 27020, Philadelphia, PA

About Leonard

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Copyright Infringement 100%

Defending John Doe Bittorrent / Piracy claims.

15 years | 1,650 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

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Location

The Law Firm of Leonard J. French

533 E Girard Ave STE 27020, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

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Leonard John French Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kevin | December 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

A Lawyer Who Truly Cares

Facing a copyright lawsuit was terrifying, but Leonard made the process manageable. He shouldered the legal burden and explained everything in a way that made sense to me, turning stress into understanding. I never felt lost or pressured, I felt supported. Leonard isn’t the kind of lawyer who trea...ts cases like transactions. He treats you like a person. He listens, he explains, and he genuinely wants what’s best for you. His compassion and clarity made all the difference, and I can’t recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Mike | December 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

Totally Satisfied

I received the dreaded letter from Comcast. My lawyer told me to get a law firm that specializes in copyright infringement. I contacted some large law firms and very quickly felt like a number. I saw videos that Mr. French had put on uTube and since after researching the possible penalties I was on... the verge of a stroke, I gave him a call. Right away he made me more relaxed and did it even though he made it clear there are never any guarantees. He has great confidence in himself. He contacted the other party's lawyers and to my surprise he, to coin a phrase, he made it all go away. No penalty at all. Thank you, Leonard French. I would hire him again in a second.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Worth every penny

I reached out to Leonard for some consultation on a Intellectual Property Infringement case against me. After that initial conversation it was clear that Leonard had a lot of experience not only in the area but with the specific party that was suing me. After paying Leonard's retainer the matter was ...settled at a reasonable price within 2 weeks and the charges dismissed with prejudice. Thank you Leonard.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Copyright Infringement

Great communication, honest, and straightforward

Leonard treated my case with the utmost respect and professionalism. He explained what my best options were at every step, made clear recommendations, and worked quickly to resolve my case. I was impressed with how empathetic he was, and his obvious depth of experience in torrent copyright defense.... He spent way more time than I expected on a free consult and showed the same level of care and attention during my whole case. I highly recommend Leonard.

Posted by Gabriel | January 20, 2021 | Copyright Infringement

Thorough and diligent legal help for Copyright cases.

After being targeted by a copyright troll I reached out to ECC in an attempt to try and find lawyers that are well informed about these types of cases. From that list I found Mr. French and he had responded to my inquiry with remarkable speed. When he called to consult later that day he informed me o...f his thirty minute to an hour consultation policy and after the hour had passed he let me know he had no problem speaking about my issue for a while longer. He empathized with me and had my interest in mind when explaining my options. The plaintiff never ended up pursuing the case but Mr. French was kind enough to let me know when the case was dropped. His information in the copyright field is unparalleled and I am extremely grateful for his aid and would be more than happy to reccomend his service.

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Leonard John French Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Albright

Copyright infringement lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Len French, whose vigorous defense of cutting edge online copyright infringement cases involving peer to peer systems is closely followed by other lawyers in the field and he breaks new ground in this area on an ongoing basis."

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Thad Gelsinger

Copyright infringement lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Leonard, while we were representing co-defendants, recently on a complex litigation matter. I found Leonard to be knowledgable, efficient, and diligent in representing his client's interests. I gladly endorse Leonard and commend his skills as an attorney."

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Matthew Werner

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sudeep Bose

Litigation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Garrett

Internet lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Leonard French. His insightful contributions to Avvo show his thorough knowledge of internet law."

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Charles Thomas

Copyright infringement lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leonard is a knowledgeable and personable BitTorrent defense attorney and I had the privilege of working a case with him. I fully endorse him."

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Paul Edger

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Leonard and I knew each other during law school, at which Leonard stood out as knowledgeable and dedicated. His knowledge in the field is one that is highly sought after by fellow attorneys."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney."

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A Rushie

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leonard is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to intellectual property. He is a promising young lawyer and I think he is going to go far."

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Robert Thurston

Litigation lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Although he is a relatively new lawyer, Leonard has exhibited to me skills and knowledge that exceed much more experienced attorneys. He has a keen eye on zealous representation of his clients, while still recognizing the letter and spirit of the law. These are the characteristics of a great lawyer and I would highly recommend him to any potential client."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Sweet Pea Award, Angel 34 Foundation

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney & Counselor at Law, The Law Offices of Leonard J. French

2010 - 2010

Student Attorney, Widener University School Of Law Civil Law Clinic

2001 - 2010

Application Specialist, Lutron Electronics

Associations

1998 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Eagle Scout

Sample of Legal Cases

Sunlust Pictures v. John Doe

Dismissed

Malibu Media v. John Does 1-18

Settled

Patrick Collins v. John Does 1-20

Dismissed

Patrick Collins v. John Does 1-18

Settled

Malibu Media v. John Does 1-30

Settled

Malibu Media v. John Does 1-39

Dismissed

Nucorp v. John Does 1-37

Dismissed

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Education

2011

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Phoenix

MS - Master of Science

2003

DeSales University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Workshop: Patents & Trademarks Trademarks

Languages

English

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