Wesley J. Levesque is Special Counsel at Leake Andersson LLP, the ALFA International member firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His practice focuses on transportation, casualty, insurance, products liability, and commercial litigation. Wes represents corporations and insurers in complex disputes across Louisiana and Mississippi, with extensive experience managing cases from initial emergency response through final resolution.
Before joining Leake Andersson, Wes served as a trial attorney for Zurich American Insurance Company, where he advocated for a diverse range of local and national clients—including private businesses, lenders, unions, organizations, and insurers—throughout Louisiana and Mississippi.
Personal
A native of New Orleans, Wes earned his undergraduate degree in Business from Mississippi State University and later obtained a dual J.D./M.B.A. degree from Mississippi College School of Law.
Having lived in both Mississippi and Louisiana, Wes enjoys spending his free time fishing along the Gulf Coast, golfing, and cooking. He also serves on the board of Swinetini’s and the BBQ Slingers, a 501(c) organization that competes annually in Hogs for the Cause, raising funds to support families and research focused on curing pediatric brain cancer.
Community Involvement
- Board Member of Swinetini’s & BBQ Slingers
- Organization that raises donations for pediatric brain cancer through association with Hogs for the Cause
- Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Pro Bono Award