Christopher R. Le Clerc - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP
Employment Law- Employee Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
155 Montgomery St. Suite 1004 San Francisco, CA 94104
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
San Francisco Employment Law- Employee Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law- Employee 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Chris is a partner in the San Francisco, California based law firm Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP. Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP is a law firm that focuses on providing high quality representation to employees who are in disputes with their current or former employers. Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP represents clients throughout Northern California, but primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco and Alameda Counties, Contra Costa County, Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County, and the Peninsula.
Chris regularly represents workers of all backgrounds and walks of life. He has represented truck drivers and restaurant food servers. He has also represented C-level executives, including Chief Operating Officers and Senior Vice Presidents of International Corporations. Chris routinely advises and litigates for employees and former employees on claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. His matters can also range from routine pay disputes to complex allegations of international accounting fraud. He has also represented many women who were discriminated against because of their pregnancy or taking of maternity leave. He has successfully resolved lawsuits against some of the world's largest corporations.
Chris' colleagues describe him as "tenacious," "brilliant," and "spectacular in court," and a "highly intelligent advisor and litigator." Chris' clients have described him as a "truly, highly educated, and personable attorney."
Chris has represented hundreds of workers in California and obtained tens of millions of dollars on their behalf in settlements. He has litigated several cases to jury verdict and arbitration award, and has obtained several million dollars as a result in judgments. With this successful background, Chris is frequently able to negotiate favorable settlements for clients, sometimes without even filing a lawsuit. Chris also serves as a neutral mediator to help employees and employers resolve their differences. He serves on the alternative dispute resolution panels in Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco County superior courts.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers- Rising Star, 2013 - 2014
- Top 100 Lawyers – The National Advocates
- Top 40 under 40 – American Society of Legal Advocates
- Super Lawyers, 2019 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher R. Le Clerc
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law,
Berkeley,
California, 2004
J.D.
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law,
Berkeley,
California, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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University of California, Irvine,
Irvine,
California, 1994
B.A.
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University of California, Irvine,
Irvine,
California, 1994
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Representative Clients
Pregnant woman fired while on pregnancy leave.
Employee fired for opposing unlawful activity.
Employee harassed because of age.
Employee disciplined for reporting discrimination.
Bar Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2005
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
Other Affiliations
- California Employment Lawyer's Association, 2013 - Present (Member)
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Contact
155 Montgomery St.
Suite 1004
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 800-465-6254
Fax: 415-445-9977
Email: Send a message
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