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also known as Ronald W. Makarem
Ron Makarem is the founder of Makarem & Associates, a top law firm located in Los Angeles, California. Ron has been practicing law since 1995 and has obtained multi-million dollar settlements and judgments for consumer clients across the State.
In 2012, Ron received the distinguished CLAY award for “Attorney of the Year” by
Caifornia Lawyer Magazine for his work on a landmark California Supreme Court case. In 2007, Ron was selected as one of the “Top 20 Under 40” Attorneys in California by California’s largest legal newspaper, The Daily Journal. He was selected by Super Lawyer’s magazine as a “Super Lawyer” in 2011 and 2012, and a “Rising Star” in 2010.
Ron attended the University of Southern California and graduated with honors in 1992 with a degree in Political Science, cum laude. Ron then attended Pepperdine University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. In 2001, at the young age of 30, he became a partner at the law firm of Ruben & Jones, later Ruben & Makarem, before starting Makarem & Associates in 2004.
Throughout his entire legal career, he has dedicated his practice to litigating on behalf of the consumer and strives to maintain the public’s respect for the legal profession. Ron is certified by the California State Bar as a Legal Malpractice Specialist, and also holds a Real Estate Broker’s License. A native to Los Angeles, he coaches his daughter’s soccer team during his free time.
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Acquired: 1995
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Makarem is hard working and does his best to help and serve the client(s), his office is very aggressive in prosecuting cases and is well respected among all attorneys that he works with or against."
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I have had the honor and privilege of working with Mr. Makarem. Mr. Makarem is a talented, versatile, and dedicated attorney. He is an ardent advocate and I trust that he will consistently deliver superior results. I strongly endorse Mr. Makarem."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Of all the lawyers I have ever endorsed, Ronnie is at the top of the list. He has obtained the largest settlements and verdicts that I have seen, and he does it ethically. Most impressive is that once he takes your case, his entire heart and emotions are yours for the duration of his representation, even if your case makes a turn for the worst. I have seen Ronnie take cases to trial that he knew was a likely loser, because he cared about his clients right to be heard in court. I give my highest endorsement to this lawyer."
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2012
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2012
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1900 - Present
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2013 - Present
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1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
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