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Recognize Transgender Day of Visibility with Klinedinst PC’s free guide, offering valuable insights and resources on gender-affirming care and community support.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst PC recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st. The day honors transgender professionals and their contributions. It also highlights the need for inclusion and respect, as many still face discrimination and legal barriers.

To support this effort, Klinedinst PC is offering a free resource guide. The guide covers gender affirming care, what it means to be transgender, support for families, and other helpful resources for allies.

Click here access the free guide to stay informed, support others, and take action toward inclusion.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst PC is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation and trial experience, sophisticated transactional advice, and other solution-oriented legal counsel. Providing legal services across the West, our attorneys are dedicated to fostering trusted relationships with each and every client, to help them achieve their individual goals and objectives. Klinedinst lawyers strive to serve as true business partners, always at the ready to address the legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether in court, at the board meeting, or otherwise, KPC is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

Learn how Klinedinst PC CEO Ian Rambarran is supporting foster youth through CASA Sacramento and helping create stability and opportunity for families.

SACRAMENTO, CA – Klinedinst PC CEO and Shareholder Ian Rambarran was recently recognized by CASA Sacramento for his long standing support of youth in foster care. Since 2020, Ian has supported CASA Sacramento through monthly giving while continuing to lead a distinguished legal career. Reflecting on CASA’s mission, he emphasized the importance of helping families navigate complex systems and noted that Klinedinst PC is proud to support efforts that create stability and opportunity for children.

Read Ian’s full feature from CASA Sacramento here.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst PC is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation and trial experience, sophisticated transactional advice, and other solution-oriented legal counsel. Providing legal services across the West, our attorneys are dedicated to fostering trusted relationships with each and every client, to help them achieve their individual goals and objectives. Klinedinst lawyers strive to serve as true business partners, always at the ready to address the legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether in court, at the board meeting, or otherwise, KPC is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

Klinedinst PC celebrates the promotion of 11 talented attorneys, reflecting the firm’s commitment to growth and excellence.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC continues to celebrate the promotion of several exceptional attorneys whose achievements, dedication, and professional growth continue to strengthen the firm. These promotions reflect our ongoing commitment to recognizing excellence and supporting long-term career growth at every level.

Attorney Promotions:

Join Klinedinst PC in celebrating the following newly promoted colleagues:

Shareholders
Former Senior Counsel Sheila-Marie Finkelstein, Stacey Kartchner, Chris Milas, Nicole Pelcic, Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz, Sandra Taylor, and Ted Wolter have been elevated to Shareholders.

Senior Counsel
Counsel Tom Regan has been named Senior Counsel.

Counsel
Associates Matt Batista and Taylor Wall have been promoted to Counsel.

These promotions follow the recent announcements of Shareholder Ian Rambarran being elected to CEO, John Klinedinst resuming the role of Chairman, James Snyder named to Managing Shareholder of the firm’s San Diego office, and Robert Donegan welcomed as our new Director of Finance.

Recognizing Growth and Leadership

Each promotion represents not only individual accomplishment, but also the collaborative culture that drives Klinedinst PC forward. Our attorneys consistently deliver exceptional results for clients across complex litigation and transactional matters, and their advancement reflects the trust placed in them by clients and colleagues alike.

Learn More

To learn more about our attorneys, their backgrounds, and their areas of practice, we invite you to explore their individual bios.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

Klinedinst PC has named Ian A. Rambarran as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds firm founder John D. Klinedinst, who will resume his role as Chairman.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst PC has named Ian A. Rambarran as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds firm founder John D. Klinedinst, who will resume his role as Chairman.

Ian A. Rambarran brings decades of experience, institutional knowledge, and proven financial leadership to the CEO role. In addition to his management responsibilities, he will continue advising and representing clients in complex business and commercial disputes, as well as high-loss tort matters. During his tenure as Treasurer, Ian played a key role in the firm’s financial stewardship while building one of Klinedinst’s strongest practice areas.

Over the past year, John D. Klinedinst served as interim CEO and led important strategic initiatives, including attorney growth and office expansions in Seattle and Las Vegas, while maintaining the firm’s strong presence in San Diego, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Arizona. As Chairman, John will continue to focus on business development, marketing, recruiting, and financial growth.

As John takes on his new role as Chairman, Klinedinst PC looks forward to a bright future under Ian’s guidance as the firm enters its next chapter.

“Ian is exceptionally well-qualified to be a successful CEO. He has been actively involved in our finances for many years while building one of the largest books of business in the firm. He developed his business from the ground up and has helped many others achieve success along the way,” says John D. Klinedinst.

“He is a doer, a teacher, and a cheerleader – a combination that is unmatched in the industry. Klinedinst PC is in very capable hands with Ian at the helm.”

Ian A. Rambarran’s appointment as CEO (effective immediately) ushers in an exciting new chapter for Klinedinst PC. With his proven leadership and expertise, the firm is well-positioned for continued growth and success.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

Learn what rental property owners and managers need to know from Klinedinst PC Senior Counsel Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz. Her in-depth analysis of California’s new employment laws for rental property professionals highlights the most crucial updates and how to stay compliant moving forward.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Klinedinst PC Senior Counsel Imbar Sagi Lebowitz outlines key California employment law changes scheduled to take effect in 2026, offering employers insight into new compliance responsibilities.

The upcoming laws expand requirements related to employee rights notices, pay transparency, training records, workforce reporting, and the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Employers will also see expanded protections for employees, new restrictions on certain employment agreements, and additional obligations under the WARN Act.

To learn more about how these changes may impact your organization and the steps employers should take to prepare, read Senior Counsel Imbar Sagi Lebowitz‘ full article in the California Rental Housing Association Magazine here.

 Click here to learn more about Klinedinst PC Senior Counsel, Imbar Sagi-Lebowitz.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst PC is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation and trial experience, sophisticated transactional advice, and other solution-oriented legal counsel. Providing legal services across the West, our attorneys are dedicated to fostering trusted relationships with each and every client, to help them achieve their individual goals and objectives. Klinedinst lawyers strive to serve as true business partners, always at the ready to address the legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether in court, at the board meeting, or otherwise, KPC is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

With over 40 years of leadership, Klinedinst PC CEO John D. Klinedinst is honored as a 2025 SD500 Icon by the San Diego Business Journal.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst PC Shareholder and CEO, John D. Klinedinst, has been named a 2025 SD500 “Icon” by the San Diego Business Journal.

For more than four decades, John has guided the firm through continued growth, successfully handling dozens of jury trials in state and federal courts and hundreds of arbitrations. Under his leadership, Klinedinst PC has expanded to over 90 lawyers across seven offices in five states, strengthening its presence throughout the Western United States.

Today, John continues to be a respected leader in the legal and business communities, and remains committed to supporting the next generation of professionals at the firm.

See John’s full feature in the San Diego Business Journal here.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst PC Shareholder Dan Lawton was featured in The Journal of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association for his article “The Impact of Emotions on Judging.”

In the article, Dan explains how emotion and intuition can influence judicial reasoning even when judges believe they are being purely logical. He draws on Nobel Prize-winning research and real courtroom examples to show how awareness of these factors can improve fairness and decision-making.

Click here to read the full article and see how emotions shape judgment in the courtroom.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst PC Counsel Joshua B. Heiman was featured in the Fall 2025 issue of USLAW Magazine, where he explores the evolving legal challenges surrounding artificial intelligence in his article, “When AI Backfires: How to Protect Clients from Invisible Legal Risks.”

In the piece, Joshua explains how AI tools can create hidden vulnerabilities, ranging from privacy violations to regulatory exposure, when used without proper oversight. He also outlines practical steps attorneys can take to help clients anticipate and mitigate these risks.

Read the full article here.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

Klinedinst PC is honored to highlight counsel Suzanne L. Schmidt on her recent publication in The Journal of the Litigation Section of the California Lawyers Association. Her article, “Working: Conversations with Essential Workers Behind the Scenes in the Court System,” shines a light on the essential workers whose dedication keeps the judicial system moving.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Inspired by Studs Terkel’s 1972 classic Working, Suzanne’s article is part of an occasional series that spotlights the contributions of non-judge and non-lawyer professionals in the courts. These individuals play an indispensable role behind the scenes, yet their stories are rarely told.

This latest feature introduces readers to Karleen Jones Fowlkes, judicial assistant to Senior U.S. Circuit Judge J. Clifford Wallace of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. For more than two decades, Karleen has ensured Judge Wallace’s chambers were prepared meticulously with sharpened pencils placed in their exact spot, along with neatly stacked mail and a ready schedule each morning. Her attention to detail and consistency have quietly supported the efficiency of one of the nation’s most respected jurists.

“Working” elevates the stories of people like Karleen, whose efforts are vital to the functioning of our courts but often remain unseen. Suzanne’s work underscores the humanity, professionalism, and dedication that sustain the legal system day after day.

Klinedinst PC is proud to recognize Suzanne’s contribution to the profession and invites readers to explore her full article.

Read the full article here: Working: Conversations with Essential Workers

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

At the CLA Annual Meeting, Klinedinst PC Shareholder Dan Lawton outlined how defamation claims affect free speech, workplace disputes, and reputational risk.

SAN DIEGO, CA – The 2025 California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting brought together more than 300 attorneys, judges, professors, students, and legal professionals for three days of advanced learning, keynote presentations, and networking. Klinedinst PC Shareholder and Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, Dan Lawton, delivered a standout session on defamation law that set the stage for broader discussions on the rule of law, immigration, free speech, and legal ethics.

Joined by attorneys Beth Mora and Tamara Freeze, he explored how defamation claims can serve as both proactive remedies to address reputational harm and reactive measures that may suppress speech. The panel clarified distinctions between public and private figures, examined workplace defamation scenarios, and reviewed key privileges. Attendees left with practical strategies to assess reputational damage and manage litigation risk in today’s rapidly evolving environment.

Mr. Lawton’s presentation reflects his decades of experience in appellate and trial practice. After earning his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and clerking for Ninth Circuit Judge Thomas Tang, he practiced at Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps LLP before founding his own San Diego firm. For more than 20 years, he trained young attorneys and represented a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and civil rights plaintiffs.

Since joining Klinedinst PC in 2019, Mr. Lawton has continued to handle complex appeals and professional liability cases while sharing his expertise at CLE programs across California. To learn more about Dan Lawton, visit his full biography here

To learn more about Dan Lawton, visit his full biography here.

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.