Paul L Leclair

Commercial Litigation

Partnership Disputes

Construction Litigation

Employment Litigation

Real Estate Litigation

Tort & Insurance Litigation

Mediator

Leclair Leads College Class in Discussion of Legal Ethics, October 30th, 2024

Suing Employees for Negligence?, The Daily Record, January 30, 2019

Forging Ahead to the Future Despite Serious Personal Problems, The Daily Record, April 16, 2018

Significance of Getting Transcripts Signed by a Witness, The Daily Record, October 17, 2013

Obtained dismissal of claims at the outset of litigation in case involving restrictive covenants and non-compete provisions

Obtained judgment for landlord whose tenant improperly assigned a lease

Negotiated several million-dollar settlement in favor of mechanical contractor against municipality on public arena construction project

Obtained dismissal of claim against contractor by municipality alleging impropriety in minority subcontracting

Obtained judgment in arbitration in favor of manufacturer of machinery defending claims of defective workmanship

Obtained verdict in favor of injured farmer making delivery in hazardous conditions

Negotiated favorable settlements in favor of many injured clients

University of Scranton

BA

1984

Georgetown University Law Center

JD

1987

Best Lawyers of America - Litigation

Best Lawyers

2026

Best Lawyers of America - Bet-the-Company Litigation

Best Lawyers

2026

Fellow of the New York Bar Foundation

New Your Bar Association

2023

Pro Bono Award

US District Court WDNY

2025