Klinedinst PC

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – For the 2019 holiday season, Klinedinst was proud to serve as a National Corporate Donor for Toys for Tots. This marks the tenth consecutive year that the firm has stepped up to serve as a major donor for the organization.

“We are very pleased to welcome Klinedinst Attorneys back for their 10th year as a National Corporate Donor of the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “With their generous support, we will be able to fulfill the Christmas holiday dreams of thousands of less fortunate children, who otherwise might have been forgotten.”

Toys for Tots can trace its history back to 1947, when Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks and his wife were looking for a way to help kids in need for the holidays. Upon learning that no organization was setup to help distribute toys to children, Hendricks, who worked at Warner Bros. enlisted the help of friends in Hollywood, as well as local area Marines, to collect and distribute 5,000 toys that first year.

The initial program had such an impact that the Commandant directed all Marine Reserve units to begin their own Toys for Tots campaigns. Walt Disney also joined the effort, designing a poster featuring Toys for Tots’ iconic train logo that is still in use today.

Toys for Tots is active in over 800 communities, helping to bring holiday cheer to disadvantaged children across all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Toys for Tots distributed over 19 million toys to 7 million children across the U.S..

“Just like our firm, Toys for Tots has its roots here in Southern California,” said Arthur S. Moreau, Klinedinst’s Chief Operating Officer of Klinedinst. “We are so proud of the impact the organization has in our communities, and to be marking ten years of partnership with Toys for Tots.”

To learn more about Toys for Tots, please visit:

www.ToysforTots.org

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst has become the go-to firm for clients across California, across the West, and across the globe. Our litigators, trial attorneys, and transactional lawyers guide clients through every problem, finding solutions at every turn. The firm serves clients from offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Irvine, and Seattle. Whether representing businesses in court, helping negotiate transactions, or handling matters in state, federal, or appellate courts, Klinedinst attorneys help to get the job done.

Chris Milas has joined the Klinedinst San Diego office as an associate. Mr. Milas focuses his practice on professional liability defense, particularly in the area of legal malpractice.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Chris M. Milas has joined the San Diego office as an Associate Attorney. Mr. Milas focuses his practice on professional liability defense.

Mr. Milas brings to Klinedinst experience in case strategy for medical malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, product liability, construction defect, general tort liability, and flood and fire injury.

Mr. Milas earned his Juris Doctor degree from the California Western School of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Milas was the Executive Editor of the California Western International Law Journal and represented California Western School of Law in Legal Skills Appellate Advocacy Competition. Mr. Milas also externed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California for the Honorable Karen S. Crawford.

Klinedinst PC is pleased to welcome Mr. Milas to the firm. To learn more about Mr. Milas, please visit: klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/chris-milas

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that James D. Snyder has joined the firm as Senior Counsel.

Mr. Snyder represents clients in business transactions, M&A, and data privacy issues. He provides legal and compliance counsel to emerging startups and established companies in areas involving licensing, finance and investments, data privacy and security, corporate structuring, contracts, patent, trademark, copyright, and domain portfolios. He has built a reputation as an outside General Counsel, providing legal guidance on a wide range of issues.

On the mergers and acquisitions side, Mr. Snyder is no stranger to the complexities of M&A work. He previously served in a leadership role throughout integration efforts with the largest privately-held technology company in the world. Mr. Snyder has also led successful acquisitions and integration efforts for US-based clients of businesses in India and Europe.

Mr. Snyder’s experience in compliance is not restricted to data protection. He has directly managed all facets of international regulatory compliance in the highly-regulated financial services arena. He has also provided guidance on export and open source software compliance initiatives.

“James has the complex transactional experience our clients are looking for,” said Klinedinst CEO, John Klinedinst. “His deep breadth of knowledge in emerging technology, legal representation, and data security will have an incredibly positive impact across our national and international clientele, and we are excited to welcome him to the firm.”

Over the course of his career, Mr. Snyder has counseled clients on contracts involving commercial SaaS, financial services and professional services. He often helps champion his clients’ move into the data analytics marketplace through development and oversight of data privacy, data security, and SLA policy overhauls.

To learn more about Mr. Snyder, please visit: klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/james-snyder

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 Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Irvine, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst Founder and CEO John D. Klinedinst has been elected to serve on the George Washington School of Business (GWSB) Board of Advisors. 

In electing members of the Board of Advisors, GWSB looks to alumni who have a strong affinity for collaboration, innovation, and leadership in business to aid in the development and success of the institution.

Mr. Klinedinst, who is the only lawyer serving on the Board of Advisors, received his MBA from the institution in 1975. Mr. Klinedinst went on to found a corporate law firm with five offices across the West. The firm maintains a national and international clientele and has long been active in trans-border issues.

As part of his practice, Mr. Klinedinst provides unique and valuable insights to his clients, particularly in the areas of business and securities litigation.

“John will serve as an incredible asset to the Board of Advisors, and the university as a whole,” said Arthur Moreau, III, who serves as Chief Operating Officer for Klinedinst PC. “John is a visionary business leader who believes in mentoring and learning by doing. He truly leads by example, and puts his business background to work every day for the benefit of his community, partners, and peers.”

Mr. Klinedinst is involved with many professional and community organizations, including the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC), the Defense Research Institute, the Council on Litigation Management and has served on the Board of Trustees for Washington & Lee University and on the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation. Within the broader community, he has served on the board of the San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Klinedinst has gained recognition by the business community, having been named Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal for the years 2011, 2017, and 2019. The same publication has named him to the San Diego 500, a list updated annually featuring the movers and shakers in the San Diego business region.

Klinedinst congratulates John on this recognition. To learn more about Mr. Klinedinst and his achievements, please visit:

www.johnklinedinst.com

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst Shareholder Ian Rambarran has been admitted as the newest member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

FDCC is a respected organization composed of civil defense attorneys who are recognized leaders in the legal community. For over 80 years, FDCC has offered members the opportunity to interact and connect with nationally-recognized lawyers in multiple jurisdictions across the country. Membership in FDCC is incredibly prestigious. Each member is carefully-selected and agrees to work towards FDCC’s mission of promoting knowledge, fellowship, and professionalism in the pursuit of a balanced system of justice.

Mr. Rambarran’s nomination to the FDCC was unanimously approved by the group’s board of directors.

“Ian’s inclusion in the FDCC is a reflection of his absolute commitment to the profession and his clients,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Klinedinst PC and member of FDCC. “We are incredibly proud of his achievements and applaud this opportunity for Ian to serve and learn from their esteemed organization in this capacity.”

Mr. Rambarran works with the firm’s corporate clients, focusing primarily on business, financial services, employment, intellectual property, real estate, transportation, and construction issues. He frequently counsels and represents clients in business and commercial disputes. He represents lenders and financial institutions in disputes throughout California. He has defended clients as lead counsel in high exposure, multi-million dollar disputes pertaining to real estate issues.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Rambarran on this recognition. To learn more about Mr. Rambarran and his achievements, please click here:
klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/ian-rambarran

To learn more about the FDCC, please visit: thefederation.site-ym.com

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.

An experienced appellate and trial attorney, Mr. Lawton brings his 31 years of legal experience in appellate, civil trial work, and complex commercial and IP litigation to the firm.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Dan Lawton has joined the San Diego office as a Senior Counsel. An accomplished appellate attorney, corporate counselor, teacher, and author, Mr. Lawton has deep experience in civil trial work and complex commercial and intellectual property litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Lawton Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar’s California Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only 36 lawyers in San Diego County.

Over his career, Mr. Lawton has handled numerous cases involving patent infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret theft, unfair competition, defamation, and business torts (such as trade libel and intentional interference with contractual relations). Mr. Lawton has handled civil appeals and writs in both the California and federal courts and has successfully litigated cases against some of the largest law firms and government agencies in the State of California.

Mr. Lawton has tried multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, and litigated many cases to disposition short of trial. He has obtained settlements and judgments in his clients’ favor totaling tens of millions of dollars and obtained what is believed to be the third-largest jury verdict in the legal history of Imperial County (after a nine-week jury trial). 

Mr. Lawton has a deep background in civil appeals and is a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar’s California Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by only 36 lawyers in San Diego County.

Over his career, Mr. Lawton’s caseload has included cases involving patent infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret theft, unfair competition, defamation, and business torts (such as trade libel and intentional interference with contractual relations). Mr. Lawton has handled civil appeals and writs in both the California and federal courts and has successfully litigated cases against some of the largest law firms and government agencies in the State of California.

Mr. Lawton has tried multiple jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, and litigated many cases to disposition short of trial. He has obtained settlements and judgments in his clients’ favor totaling tens of millions of dollars and obtained what is believed to be the third-largest jury verdict in the legal history of Imperial County (after a nine-week jury trial). 

Klinedinst PC is pleased to welcome Mr. Lawton to the firm. To learn more about his background and achievements, please visit:
https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/dan-lawton

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.

Sandra F. Taylor has joined Klinedinst San Diego as Associate. Ms. Taylor brings her experience to the firm’s Construction, Business, and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Sandra F. Taylor has joined the San Diego office as Associate. Ms. Taylor focuses her practice on business litigation, the defense of class actions, complex construction actions, which also includes the representation of developers, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Prior to joining Klinedinst, Ms. Taylor has practiced complex construction defense litigation for residential and commercial developers, as well as real estate law. She also prevailed in a landmark case for pest control operators, Formet v. Lloyd Termite Control Co., (2010) 185 Cal.App.4th 595, wherein the California Court of Appeal ruled the scope of a pest control inspector’s potential liability for an inspection or report did not extend beyond those who contracted for the inspection. 

“We are proud to welcome Sandra to our growing Real Estate and Construction Practice Groups,” said Arthur S. Moreau, Chief Operating Officer of Klinedinst San Diego. “She has an incredible depth of expertise, giving her the ability to guide clients through nearly every facet of real estate and construction transactions as well as related litigation.”

Ms. Taylor received her law degree from California Western School of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 2003. Prior to law school, Mrs. Taylor received her Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Utah State University

Klinedinst PC is pleased to welcome Ms. Taylor to the firm. To learn more about Ms. Taylor, please visit:
klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/sandra-taylor

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.

Tara R. Burd has joined the Klinedinst San Diego legal team as Counsel. An award-winning attorney who is active within the legal community, Ms. Burd dedicates her practice to solving issues involving probate, trust and business litigation.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is pleased to announce the addition of Tara R. Burd as Counsel in the San Diego office. Ms. Burd brings extensive probate and trust litigation experience to the firm, with a special emphasis on trust administration, probate avoidance, and probate litigation.

Much of her career has been focused on helping clients navigate their way through complex issues such as breach of contracts, business disputes, partition actions, employment, and personal injury lawsuits.

Outside the probate sphere, Ms. Burd crafts strategies for clients to reduce or eliminate the risk of litigation through creative and proactive solutions. She is a prolific writer on these complex topics, and regularly speaks to groups and organizations.

Ms. Burd is active in the community as the Co-Chair of the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and member of the Marketing and Communications subcommittee, In 2018, she was appointed to serve on The State Bar of California’s Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS) Task Force, which is tasked with reevaluating rule and laws applicable to the practice of law for the purpose of increasing access to justice through the use of technology and innovation.

Locally, Ms. Burd is active in the Irish American Bar Association of San Diego as a recent Past President. She is also involved in the San Diego County Bar Association and Probate Attorneys of San Diego.

To learn more about Ms. Burd and her extensive credentials, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/tara-burd

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.

Appellate attorney Robert M. Shaughnessy has announced his official candidacy for a seat on the San Diego County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. Mr. Shaughnessy’s goals include advancing civility within the legal profession, promoting diversity within the law, and lowering the barriers to justice for poor and under-served communities.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst Shareholder Robert M. Shaughnessy has officially announced his candidacy for a position on the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) Board of Directors.

Mr. Shaughnessy is running for one of four “at-large” positions up for election, and would serve a three-year term through 2023.

A Certified Specialist in Appellate Law, Mr. Shaughnessy brings nearly twenty years of leadership and involvement in the San Diego legal community. He recently served as Chair of the SDCBA Appellate Practice Section, where he also held positions as Program Chair and Civil Rules Comment Chair. Mr. Shaughnessy is also an appellate attorney volunteer for pro per appellants, and provides procedural guidance for SDCBA’s Pro Bono Appellate Practice Workshop.

Mr. Shaughnessy’s work both inside and outside the courtroom have not gone without notice. He has earned the respect of his peers, achieving Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV®-Preeminent™ peer review rating. He was also honored in 2019 in San Diego Super Lawyers® magazine, a recognition that fewer than 5% of attorneys in California ever achieve.

In a statement posted to the SDCBA website, Mr. Shaughnessy aims to use his service on the Board to advance civility within the legal profession. “In a divided social and political climate, I believe the legal profession is uniquely positioned to model authentic civility,” said Mr. Shaughnessy. “As lawyers we are called to represent clients and their issues. That obligation mandates vigorous advocacy. But this call in no way conflicts with our ability to be mindful, civil, and respectful to each other and the courts. ”

Mr. Shaughnessy also aims to lower the barriers to justice for poor and under-served communities. “The SDCBA leads the way with excellent programs like the Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop, and the Access to Appellate Justice Pro Bono Program. But more is needed,” he added. Mr. Shaughnessy would look for ways to work with local organizations and courts to help provide affordable legal services to groups that would otherwise be denied full access to our justice system.

A leader in local, county, and state organizations, Mr. Shaughnessy has developed a wealth of experience in serving diverse membership bases and honing traits needed for effective leadership. He is a founding member of the San Diego Appellate Inn of Court, and serves as Co-Chair of the Civility Committee for the San Diego Chapter of the Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL). Outside of the legal community, Mr. Shaughnessy serves as Board Member to No Limits Limb Loss Foundation, and is a member of several non-profit organizations.

Voting for the 2020 Board of Directors Election officially opens October 15, 2019. Online voting will conclude on November 8, 2019, and all SDCBA attorney members are eligible to vote.

And to learn more about Mr. Shaughnessy and the latest on his candidacy, as well as a FAQ on the election process, click on:

robertshaughnessy.com

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, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service the entire West Coast. 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.