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Biography
John McLeod is a widely-recognized attorney who has recovered billions of dollars for organizations and high net worth individuals from insurance companies and related groups. In his 25-years of experience, Mr. McLeod has had the privilege of working on some of the most high-profile real estate development projects in the country.
In each and every case, John brings a powerful combination of assertiveness, credibility and likability, winning him the trust and respect of clients and those who he goes up against. From developers to general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, manufacturers, hotels, pharmaceuticals, tech companies and others across the country and even internationally. John has been recognized by his peers, including being recognized as a Top Attorney in 2015 and as a Super Lawyer in 2020. In addition to his insurance coverage practice, John handles matters in a variety of other legal fields, such as professional errors and omissions, construction and real estate development, and counseling and litigation.
With over 25 years of experience, I am an esteemed attorney renowned for my expertise in recovering billions of dollars for organizations and high net worth individuals from insurance companies and related entities.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Insurance
60%
Construction and Development
20%
Litigation
10%
Real Estate
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Mcleod Law Group, Apc
(619) 236-9943
Fax
1155 Camino Del Mar Pmb 510, Del Mar, CA, 92014-2605
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Top Attorneys in San Diego, San Diego Daily Transcript
Work Experience
2003 - Present
President, McLeod Law Group
Associations
2015 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
Education
N/A
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California at Los Angeles School
Economics, Int'l Area Studies
Speaking Engagements
2021
West Coast Casualty Construction Defect Seminar
Primacy of Coverage - Who Comes First?
2020
West Coast Casualty's 2020 Construction Defect Seminar
Exclusion Confusion? Finding your way through the forest despite the trees (and other hazards)
2019
San Francisco County Bar Association
Emerging Trends in Construction Defect Claims: Insurance, Construction and SB800 Issues
2019
North County Bar Association
Construction Defect Claims: A Discussion on Pre-Litigation Requirements, Arbitration v. Litigation, & Developer Insurance
2019
MC Consultants’ West Region Construction Defect and Construction Law Conference
California Coverage Issues and Current Trends
2019
Knobbe Martens In House Event
Emerging Trends & Issues in Cyber Insurance
2017
Strafford Webinar
Coverage Pitfalls for Additional Insureds: Interplay with SIRs and ‘Other Insurance’ Provisions
2016
Knobbe Martens In House Event
Cyber Security and Insurance Coverage
2015
West Coast Casualty's 2015 Construction Defect Seminar
An Update on Privacy Protection Act (Ins. Code 791.13), SIR's and Indemnity Provisions
2015
UC Hastings College of Law Symposium
The Berkeley Deck Collapse: What Have We Learned?
2014
San Diego Daily Transcript
Current Insurance Coverage Issues and What to Do About Them
2014
MC Consultants' West Region Construction Defect and Construction Law Conference
The Plaintiff vs. the Developer: Battle Royale
2011
West Coast Casualty's 2011 Construction Defect Seminar
Tips for Avoiding the 'Perfect Storm' in the Handling of Wrap Claims
2010
San Diego County Bar Association
Insurance Coverage for Construction: Five Things You Should Know About Self-Insured Retentions (SIRs)
2009
MC Consultants’ West Region Construction Defect and Construction Law Conference
California Coverage Issues and Current Trends
Publications
2019
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Handling Construction Defect Claims: Western States, Chapter 6: Insurance Considerations, Miller, T., et al.,
2012
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Risks in Coverage under Another's Policy
2011
Los Angeles Daily Journal
A New Twist on the Duty to Defend
Languages
English