October 2025 CSB News Release

CLIENT SECURITY BOARD APPROVES CLAIM

ST. PAUL – At its October 20, 2025, meeting, the Minnesota Client Security Board approved payment of one claim, in the amount of $5,000, relating to attorney Joseph J. LeBlanc.

The Board approved one claim against attorney Joseph J. LeBlanc in the amount of $5,000. LeBlanc last practiced in Minneapolis. He was transferred to disability inactive status by the Minnesota Supreme Court in July 2025.

The Client Security Fund was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court, and is funded by Minnesota attorneys to reimburse clients who suffer loss of money or other property due to the dishonest conduct of their attorney. The Fund does not cover losses resulting from negligence of lawyers. The Fund is administered by a Board appointed by the Court, and consists of five lawyer members and two non-lawyer members. All serve without compensation as a public service.

For more information on the Client Security Fund, visit the Board’s website at http://csb.mncourts.gov.

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