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Ron Makarem

Ron Makarem

Makarem & Associates
  • Legal Malpractice, Employment Law
  • California
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Biography

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 California 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.

Practice Areas
    Legal Malpractice
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 180442
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9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1995
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Languages
  • Arabic: Spoken
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Managing Partner / Attorney
Makarem & Associates
- Current
Partner
Ruben & Makarem
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Education
University of Southern California
B.A. | Political Science
Honors: Cum Laude
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Pepperdine University
J.D. | Law
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Superlawyers
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2020
Trailblazer
AALASC
CLAY Award Winner-Best Attorney
California Lawyer Magazine
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Top 20 Under 40 in California
Daily Journal
Professional Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
Current
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Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Member
Current
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Consumer Attorneys of California
Member
Current
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National Academy of Elder Abuse Attorneys
Member
Current
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California Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Current
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Association of Southern California Defense Counsel
Member
Current
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Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Member
Current
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American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Member
- Current
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California State Bar  # 180442
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
November 2012 Issue - Contributing Writer
Advocate
Certifications
Certified Legal Malpractice Litigator
California State Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization
Websites & Blogs
Website
Makarem Law
Blog
Makarem Law
Contact & Map
Makarem & Associates
11601 Wilshire Blvd.
Ste 2440
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Telephone: (310) 312-0299
Fax: (310) 312-0296