Jean-Claude Lapuyade

Jean-Claude Lapuyade is an employment law attorney and partner at JCL Law Firm, APC, working out of their office in San Diego, California. Mr. Lapuyade handles a wide variety of employment and labor law matters, including those involving wage and hour class actions for unpaid wages, missed meal and rest breaks, misclassification, wrongful termination cases and tenants in unlawful housing class action lawsuits. He represents employees in the San Diego area and on a statewide basis.Mr. Lapuyade has 16-plus years of legal experience and provides competent representation to employees, fighting aggressively for their rights. Over his time in practice, he has recovered over $300 million in monetary awards for his clients. He is highly experienced in both litigation and arbitration and works hard on behalf of each client he serves.After earning a bachelor’s degree in history from The University of Arizona in 2001, Mr. Lapuyade earned his law degree from the California Western School of Law, where he was the recipient of a dean’s merit scholarship. He holds a license to practice law before all California state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern and Southern Districts of California.Before joining JCL Law Firm, APC, Mr. Lapuyade served as a law clerk for less than a year at a private law firm and more than three years at another. These experiences provided him with valuable insights and knowledge in the legal field, which enhanced his ability in his current practice.As an employment law attorney, Mr. Lapuyade stays active in his legal community. Rated “Superb” on Avvo, he has also received the Distinguished Advocate Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy. He holds close affiliations with prominent legal associations such as the:California Employment Lawyers AssociationConsumer Attorneys of San DiegoAmerican Bar Association – Litigation Section, Labor and Employment Section and Tort, Trial and Insurance SectionThe State Bar of California – Labor and Employment Section and Litigation Section