Atty. Jean-Marc Leclerc

Atty. Jean-Marc Leclerc

Jean-Marc is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is valued by our franchise clients for his expertise in commercial litigation particularly in competition, privacy and cross-border matters, and for his extensive experience in multi-party and class proceedings.

25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Jean-Marc Leclerc at a glance

Jean-Marc Leclerc is a class action and franchise attorney, practicing at Sotos LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Ontario (2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jean-Marc is a partner at Sotos LLP. He is valued by our franchise clients for his expertise in commercial litigation particularly in competition, privacy and cross-border matters, and for his extensive experience in multi-party and class proceedings
  • Jean-Marc advises clients across our industry sectors
  • Jean-Marc taught appellate advocacy at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., and acts pro bono to argue cases on behalf of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association including at the Supreme Court of Canada
  • A former clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, Jean-Marc draws on this experience to provide strategic counsel on matters before the courts
  • He spent the formative years of his career advising corporations in complex commercial litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Jean-Marc Leclerc's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jean-Marc Leclerc handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Class Action

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Franchise Law

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What practice areas does Jean-Marc Leclerc handle?
Jean-Marc Leclerc focuses on class action, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Jean-Marc Leclerc practiced law?
Jean-Marc Leclerc has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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What awards or recognition has Jean-Marc Leclerc received?
Jean-Marc Leclerc's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Consistently listed in Best Lawyers in Canada (2019-2021); Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Franchise (2015 – 2020).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consistently listed in Best Lawyers in Canada (2019-2021)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Franchise (2015 – 2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory – Class Action (2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times Magazine (2013 – 2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in Chambers Canada – Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Plaintiff) (2016 – 2020)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Ontario
Admitted: 2001

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