Jean-Paul is a Senior Associate at Makarem & Associates who joined the firm in 2007. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2006 and was a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient. Jean-Paul received the Witkin award for excellence in Torts, was an Associate Editor on the Pepperdine Law Review journal, and is a member of the Order of the Coif.
Since joining the firm, Jean-Paul has been the primary attorney in an increasingly diverse practice, including contract disputes, legal malpractice, pharmaceutical product liability, personal injury, and consumer protection and wage and hour class actions.
Most recently, Jean-Paul’s practice has focused on employment disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment. His performance in this area of law, including work as trial first chair in 2011, earned him recognition from his peers as a “SuperLawyer” Rising Star and a selection as one of The Recorder’s top 50 “Fast Track” lawyers, both in 2012. Jean Paul has been selected as a Rising Star each year from 2012 through 2015.
Jean-Paul graduated from the University of California at San Diego in 2003 with a major in Political Science/Public Law, and a Minor in Management Science.
Jean-Paul was born and raised in Malibu, CA. Prior to joining Makarem & Associates, Jean-Paul worked as a clerk for the Honorable Haley J. Fromholz at the Los Angeles Superior Court and was a summer Associate at Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP in San Diego. Prior to entering law school, Jean-Paul clerked at Senator Barbara Boxer’s Los Angeles office, and was a Men’s and Women’s Varsity Water-Polo coach at Malibu High School.
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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
back in june of 2013, i was terminated for allegdedly failing a drug test, by a company that i had worked for for some 10 yrs. i was referred to makarem and assoc. by one of the top law firms in ca. the handling attorney for makarem, was jean-paul le clercq, (aka - J.P.! ) the courtesy jp firs...
Posted by Denise | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I switched from a big name attorney at a Los Angeles law firm to Jean-Paul LeClercq after my brother in law recommended him. We cannot thank JP enough for his kindness, patience, and professionalism. His level of service far exceeded our previous attorney who's rate was unethically hig...
Posted by Gerardo | April 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I had the pleasure of working with Jean-Paul Le Clercq recently and recommend him to anyone seeking a diligent top-notch employment attorney. When I consulted with JP and throughout my case, he showcased his knowledge and dedication to the field of law. He is a trustworthy lawyer and a rare find.
Posted by Krystal | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am glad to say that Jean-Paul LeClercq has my full confidence and trust. He is a knowledgeable and creative attorney who can take a difficult case and illustrate the nuances perfectly. When I have a legal matter I always call JP, he's the man!
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
JP is a very caring and supportive attorney and a good human being. His gut feel on the issues is excellent and he puts together a great presentation which covers all the bases effectively. He and Ron took my case when others would not and we prevailed in the end with a decent settlement because of t...
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2017
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
2012
Lawyers on the Fast Track, The Recorder
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP
2005 - 2005
Summer Associate, Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, Los Angeles Superior Court
2016 - Present
Westside Bar AssociationMember
2006
law
2003
BA
2002
undergraduate
2006
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