Billy Declercq Email & Phone Number

Mr. DeClercq’s representative engagements at DeClercq Law, and previously, have included creative resolution of actions involving mortgage lending practices, foreclosure, real estate valuation, contract interpretation and enforcement, construction disputes, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, accounting actions, consumer class actions, patent enforcement and securities fraud. Additionally, he helps clients with tort claims including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, and state environmental torts.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

I am excited and proud to serve as a neutral affiliated with Ardis Dispute Resolution, a woman-owned and woman-led Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) - a “for profit” entity committed to generating social and public good. Ardis provides traditional mediation and arbitration services as well as cost-effective solutions for all forms of dispute resolution.

The Attorney-Client Mediation and Arbitration Services program (ACMAS) offers parties an opportunity to resolve fee disputes as an economical alternative to the court system. Former clients can resolve their attorney fee disputes with the ACMAS offered pursuant to the mandatory fee arbitration provisions required by California law. The intent and goal of this service is to provide for a fair, speedy, economical, and impartial resolution of the fee dispute. If the parties have contracted to do so in the retainer agreement, the Attorney-Client Arbitration Program can provide the same kind of expertise in a forum specifically designed for these disputes as the final arbiter and alternative to the court system. The Los Angeles County Bar Association's program is the largest in the state of California. This informal process allows parties to take oaths, give testimony, present and cross-examine witnesses and produce documentation that the parties feel substantiate his or her position concerning fees and costs. ACMAS also handles fee disputes requested by attorneys against clients, other attorneys, and in some cases, against insurance companies.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

The Resolve Law LA Virtual Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Program is for the Personal Injury Hub of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Approved attorneys with at least 10 years litigation experience serve as the program’s Settlement Officers. Each MSC is staffed by one Plaintiff Settlement Officer and one Defense Settlement Officer. https://resolvelawla.com/

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Your business achieves and retains a competitive advantage because you purposely built it to be smart, responsive, lean and focused on results. At Taylor English, we believe you should expect the same from your legal services. We combine a lean structure within a value-driven business model to deliver the best ROI to our clients. Your results are our results. Likewise, our strategic difference can become your strategic advantage.

Environmental and employment litigation matters.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Mr. DeClercq’s representative engagements include creative resolution of actions involving mortgage lending practices, foreclosure, real estate valuation, contract interpretation and enforcement, construction disputes, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, accounting actions, consumer class actions, patent enforcement and securities fraud. Additionally, he helps clients with tort claims including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund, and state environmental torts.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Represented indigent persons in disputes with landlord regarding interpretation and application of the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Los Angeles Municipal Code; Prevailed in appeal of trial court's denial of post-judgment motion for attorney's fees.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Represented children in finalizing adoptions before the Children's Court.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Represented national retailers in federal class actions alleging unfair competition and violations of Section 17200 of the Business & Professions Code;• Represented national and multinational businesses in commercial disputes, including contract interpretation, consumer class action, real property, intellectual property, landlord-tenant and environmental litigation; • Responsible for all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, mediation briefs, and settlement agreements; all discovery matters including written and document discovery; taking and defending depositions; preparing trial exhibits and jury instructions; and motion practice from initiation to resolution of the dispute; and• Performed significant research and writing responsibilities on a wide variety of novel legal issues under significant time pressure and had frequent communications with clients.

Taught English to tenth- and twelfth-grade students; coordinated drama program and directed student productions.

Taught English and electives to middle-school students.

Taught English, science and math to middle-school students.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Assisted in production of "Home Improvement" television series.

Assisted in development of television, film and theater projects.

Conservatory, Improvisation & Sketch Comedy

Improvisation/Acting

Acting

J.D., Law

Teaching Credential, Education

B.A. - Cum Laude, Theatre Arts/Philosophy