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Bruce D. MacLeod 
San Jose, California
phone 408-289-1972
fax (408) 295-6375
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Mr. MacLeod’s broad expertise encompasses general business litigation, professional malpractice claims, insurance coverage matters and construction-related claims. He has tried more than twenty cases in court, participated in numerous binding and non-binding arbitrations, and attended approximately 1,000 depositions. 

Mr. MacLeod came to Willoughby, Stuart & Bening from Farmers Insurance, where he defended Farmers’ insureds against major personal injury and property damage claims. While at Farmers, he was chosen to attend the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and was twice-named Trial Lawyer of the Year for the San Jose office. Mr. MacLeod also has  experience handling defense of construction defect, contractor’s license bond, public entity and personal injury cases.

Mr. MacLeod earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Originally from Glendale, California, Mr. MacLeod today lives in San Jose with his wife and two children. They all are avid San Jose Sharks fans.

Areas of Practice:
Insurance Policyholder Representation
Insurance Industry Representation
Business Litigation
Real Estate and Construction
Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
Professional Liability
Bar Admissions:
California, 1987
Education:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California
J.D.


University of California, Santa Cruz, California
B.A.
Major:  Politics
Major:  Economics


Honors and Awards:
“Trial Lawyer of the Year” - Farmers Insurance, San Jose office


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association


Santa Clara County Bar Association


President - Brighton Square Improvement Association


Past Employment Positions:
Gassett, Perry & Frank


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