Twenty-six lawyers are being recognized with the King's Counsel (KC) designation for exceptional contributions to the legal profession in British Columbia including a lawyer from Prince George.
Jason LeBlond has more than 20 years dedicated to criminal law in Prince George and Northern B.C. LeBlond is a fixture in local courts and is well-known for fairness, expertise and advocacy.
From straightforward trials to intricate cases, including homicides and Charter challenges, he's earned praise from judges and Crown counsel for his meticulous representation.
Respected locally and in higher courts, LeBlond manages a caseload of 200-plus files at any given time while also mentoring students and contributing to advisory boards.
This year's appointees include lawyers in private practice, government and academia who have distinguished themselves by their counsel, teaching contributions, publications, advocacy and volunteerism.
The King's Counsel designation grants each appointee the honour of adding the letters "KC" to their post-nominals (letters after one's name), so their colleagues and clients know that they have been recognized by their peers for extraordinary merit and broader contributions to the legal profession.
