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August 27, 2019

Paul H. Burleigh has joined the Klinedinst Los Angeles office as a Shareholder. An experienced litigator, Paul brings his legal skills to the firm’s business and commercial, casualty, and products liability practice groups.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Paul H. Burleigh has joined the Los Angeles office as a Shareholder. Mr. Burleigh’s practice areas include commercial and business litigation, complex products and premises liability matters, catastrophic personal injury and death claims, and toxic torts. He also counsels clients in regulatory matters including California’s Proposition 65 compliance.

He has prepared and tried cases involving construction and manufacturing equipment, exposure to asbestos, benzene, and mold, automotive component parts, vehicle accidents (truck, auto and motorcycle), fire damage, explosions, medical devices, escalators and elevators, and numerous consumer products.

“Paul is another recent valuable addition to the firm,” said Jeffrey Groendal, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst Los Angeles. “The depth and breadth of his thirty plus years of experience as a litigator, particularly in high stakes matters, will serve and grow our client base. Paul is also a proven leader who managed the LA office of a national law firm for much of his career. We look forward to his all-around contributions and think his addition is a tremendous development for both the firm and the LA office.”

Klinedinst PC is pleased to welcome Mr. Burleigh to the firm. To learn more about Mr. Burleigh, please visit:

klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/paul-burleigh

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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, Santa Ana, 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.

August 19, 2019

Robert G. Harrison has joined the Klinedinst Los Angeles office as Shareholder. An experienced litigator, Mr. Harrison brings his legal skills to the firm’s Appellate Practice Group.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Robert G. Harrison has joined the Los Angeles office as Shareholder. Mr. Harrison represents a wide array of business clients, including retailers, manufacturers, and service providers. He has built a reputation for defending the interests of companies in high-risk industries, including commercial air carriers, California public entities, fireworks manufacturers, and recreational vehicle manufacturers.

He handles litigation and appellate work in a wide range of matters. He has been called upon to work in complex, multi-district cases, including class actions. Some of his more notable cases have involved the defense of infrastructure engineering and construction contracting, representation of underground utilities, as well as matters involving the interpretation of the Warsaw Convention for international air carriers.

Mr. Harrison has argued roughly 50 appellate cases in state and federal district courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of California. He has also handled complex appellate cases that involve issues including the Putative Spouse Doctrine, the Privette Doctrine, and rescission of contract in a complex joint venture involving the entertainment industry.

“We enthusiastically welcome Rob to Klinedinst and are beyond thrilled to add him to the Los Angeles team,” said Jeffrey Groendal, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst Los Angeles. “He brings exceptional and significant experience to the firm. His track record and overall approach exemplifies our organizational philosophy of dedicated client service and delivering outstanding legal work. In particular, Rob’s 30-plus years of complex law-and-motion and appellate experience brings strength to our growing Appellate Practice Group, and we’re very excited about the potential there.”

Klinedinst PC is pleased to welcome Mr. Harrison to the firm. To learn more about Mr. Harrison, please visit:

klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/robert-harrison

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July 17, 2019

Nadia P. Bermudez and Greg A. Garbacz, Patrick J. Goode II’s chapter, “Voir Dire and Opening Statement: Defense Perspective” appears in the Sexual Harassment and Retaliation handbook, an official publication of the American Bar Association.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that the American Bar Association, one of the world’s largest voluntary professional organizations, with over 40,0000 members and more than 3,500 entities, selected Klinedinst attorneys to author a portion of their handbook on Sexual Harassment and Retaliation. This important new treatise provides practical guidance for employment law practitioners, including outlining best practices for handling claims involving sexual harassment and retaliation.

Klinedinst’s Nadia P. Bermudez and Greg A. Garbacz, as well as Patrick J. Goode II were selected for their experience in employment litigation, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other employment topics. Their chapter titled “Voir Dire and Opening Statement: Defense Perspective” is a detailed guide to strategic considerations for voir dire and opening statements in harassment and retaliation cases. In the chapter, the authors discuss a defense-oriented approach to juror selection, along with integrating defense-oriented themes into opening statements to avoid prejudice and bias against employers.

In the chapter, the authors discuss a defense-oriented process by which prospective jurors are examined, selected, and presented with opening statements that are imperative to sexual harassment cases. They analyze how voir dire is a window into the biases of potential jurors who may have prejudices against the employers.

Photo of Nadia P. Bermudez — Nadia P. Bermudez

Ms. Bermudez is a Shareholder with the firm and has significant litigation and trial experience in employment matters such as sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful termination, defamation, trade secrets, and a wide range of other matters. She counsels employers on policies and human resource issues and is an experienced trainer in many areas, including sexual harassment prevention.

Mr. Garbacz handles complex class action and and trials in both state and federal courts, including employment torts, wage and hour class actions, trade secret and misappropriation claims and many other types of employment-related claims. He was recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for Employment Law Management in 2019 and is a member of ABOTA (the American Board of Trial Advocates), an invitation only organization based upon jury trial experience.

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Bermudez and Mr. Garbacz for the publication of this resource to the legal community. To learn more, please visit:
americanbar.org/products/inv/book/358994102/

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July 2, 2019

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is a proud Patron Sponsor of Lambda Legal in San Diego, an event that took place on July 10, 2019, which drew support for the organization, allowing them to continue to advance equality for LGBT people and everyone living with HIV.

Lambda Legal, founded in 1973, is the largest and oldest legal organization fighting for the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and individuals with HIV. The organization focuses on impact litigation, as well as education and public policy work.

“I was truly honored to co-chair Lambda Legal in San Diego,” added Mr. Murphy. “Even during these rapidly-changing times, the volunteers and staff at Lambda Legal are staying the course, fighting to protect the LGBT community and those living with HIV. I am thankful for the support of Klinedinst, as their partnership helps support the life-changing advocacy work of Lambda Legal.”

This year’s Lambda Legal in San Diego event was co-chaired by Jason Molnar of Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP, and Klinedinst Shareholder Brian P. Murphy. The event featured an inspiring program provided by plaintiff Lindsey Muller of Karnoski v. Trump, a case challenging the transgender military ban, as well as legal remarks provided by Lambda Legal’s own Anthony Pinggera.

Klinedinst is proud to support both Mr. Murphy and Lambda Legal, as the organization continues its vital work for equality. To join with Klinedinst in making a donation, please visit:

http://lambdalegal.org/sandiego

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July 1, 2019

Sacramento Skyline — Super Lawyers® has honored Natalie P. Vance and Lindsey N. Casillas in their 2019 Northern California issue. The annual publication features both Super Lawyers and up-and-coming Rising Stars practicing in Northern California.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – The 2019 Northern California edition of Super Lawyers® has just been published, and Sacramento attorneys Natalie P. Vance and Lindsey Casillas have been honored by their peers for their work in the legal community.

Super Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes outstanding attorneys nominated by their peers for the highest professional achievement. Lawyers are asked to nominate fellow attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the legal profession, who are then vetted by an attorney-led review committee before being announced. According to Super Lawyers, fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured in the magazine.

Photo of Natalie Vance — Natalie P. Vance

Ms. Vance has been recognized in Super Lawyers for over a decade in Professional Liability: Defense. Ms. Vance has been featured in the publication for eleven straight years.

Photo of Lindsey N. Casillas — Lindsey N. Casillas

Ms. Casillas has been named a Rising Star in the area of Professional Liability: Defense. This marks the second year Ms. Casillas has been honored. The Rising Star recognition is given to on-the-rise attorneys that have either been practicing for fewer than ten years, or are under 40 years old. Fewer than 2.5% of eligible licensed attorneys are ever named “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers.

“Natalie and Lindsey are incredible attorneys who are absolutely deserving of the honor of being featured by Super Lawyers,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “This special recognition, given by their peers, is incredibly meaningful and indicative of their talent and responsiveness to clients. They are all-stars in every sense, and we congratulate them on this remarkable achievement.”

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Vance and Ms. Casillas on their recognition as in Super Lawyers.

For more information on this year’s class of Northern California Super Lawyers, please visit:

https://attorneys.superlawyers.com/california-northern/

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June 20, 2019

Founder and CEO John D. Klinedinst has been named winner of the 2019 Annual Most Admired CEO Award. Published by the San Diego Business Journal, the award showcases the professional accomplishments and community involvement of San Diego’s top business leaders. John, who previously won the award in 2011 and 2017, was recognized for his work as chief executive in the medium-sized, privately-held company category.

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst Founder and CEO John D. Klinedinst has just been named a 2019 Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal. The award, recognizing John’s stewardship in the medium-sized private company category, was announced June 19, 2019 at a special ceremony held on the La Jolla campus National University.

The Most Admired CEO Award distinguishes chief executives who have a strong vision for their companies, have shown commitment to culture in the workplace, and have made significant contributions to the San Diego community.

“John is absolutely deserving of this recognition,” said Arthur Moreau, III, who serves as Chief Operating Officer for Klinedinst PC. “John is a visionary leader who believes in the power of the individual. He truly leads by example, and puts his business background to work every day for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and our clients.”

Each year, the San Diego Business Journal receives submissions of Chief Executive Officers who lead businesses, grow revenue, create jobs and provide products and services that boost the region’s economy. The San Diego Business Journal then evaluates all submissions and publishes its list of finalists for the award.

Of the dozens of finalists named this year from the business community, only six law firms had CEOs or managing partners that made it through to the finalist round. In recognition for their contributions and accomplishments, every one of the finalists was recognized at the awards ceremony before the winners in each category were announced.

“This is such an incredible and completely unexpected honor,” said Klinedinst. “I have been fortunate enough to be in the right place, at the right time. I’m very honored, humbled and proud to be a part of this amazing group of team members and the great work they do, day-in and day-out. My thanks to the San Diego Business Journal for highlighting our amazing business community, and to all of the CEOs making this a terrific place for business to happen.”

Klinedinst congratulates John on being the 2019 Most Admired CEO. To learn more about the San Diego Business Journal, please visit:

www.sdbj.com

And to learn more about Mr. Klinedinst, please visit:

www.johnklinedinst.com

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May 24, 2019

The Navy’s 33rd Bay Bridge Run/Walk begins between the Convention Center and the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, goes across the Coronado Bridge, ending in the scenic Tidelands Park.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst was proud to sponsor and participate in the Navy’s 33rd Annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The annual event benefits the Navy’s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs, which provides assistance to over 500,000 active and retired military and their families.

The Bay Bridge Run/Walk brings people from across the nation to participate in this remarkable event. Every year, the event draws in roughly 10,000 people to enjoy the course, panoramic views, and post-run celebration. The course is a unique 4-mile run/walk, which begins near the 10th Avenue Marine Terminal in downtown San Diego, continued over the iconic Coronado Bay Bridge, and finishes at Coronado’s Tidelands Park.

This year’s event has partnered with the Navy Gold Star Program, which honors surviving family members who lost their life on active duty. To show appreciation, the Program created the “I Run to Remember” campaign to pay tribute to those lost where participants can write the name of a Fallen Service Member on their bib in remembrance. The Navy Gold Star (NGS) is a Survivor assistance program designed for Families of Service Members who passed while on active duty and provides long-term assistance and support to Survivors.

“To honor our military and show support, Klinedinst is proud to sponsor once again the Navy’s Bay Bridge Run/Walk in support of MWR,” said Arthur Moreau, Chief Operating Officer of Klinedinst and a former naval aviator. “Every year, North Island’s MWR always does a fantastic job making the iconic bridge into an active pedestrian course, and we are all excited to participate again.”

MWR provides healthy and affordable fitness and recreation opportunities at each of the five Navy bases in San Diego County. It operates multiple gymnasiums and fitness centers, swimming pools and beaches, free movie theaters, bowling lanes, golf courses, discount ticket offices, marinas, gear rental centers, youth and teen recreation centers, food and beverage facilities, childcare centers and more.

Klinedinst believes in giving back to the business, personal, and legal communities that we serve. Under our “Klinedinst Corps” banner, Klinedinst employees regularly participate in community projects and events. Klinedinst Corps is honored to sponsor this wonderful event and support the Navy’s MWR programs. To learn more about the Navy’s Annual Bay Bridge Run/Walk, visit the official website.

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May 6, 2019

SAN DIEGO, CA – Klinedinst is proud to announce that Shareholder Robert M. Shaughnessy has been officially named a Certified Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Photo of Robert M. Shaughnessy — Robert M. Shaughnessy

An attorney with over two decades of experience, Mr. Shaughnessy regularly counsels clients on appellate and writ review proceedings in various litigation matters. Areas of practice include business litigation, unfair competition, false advertising, trade secret misappropriation, employment issues, invasion of privacy, director and officer liability, real property law, breach of fiduciary duty, and professional liability claims.

Mr. Shaughnessy has received numerous accolades previously, including Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV®-Preeminent™ peer review rating. Martindale-Hubbell has been recognizing lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards for more than a century. Shaughnessy also was honored in 2019 in San Diego Super Lawyers® magazine. Fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured, and the lawyers included are chosen by their peers as being the very best in the profession.

State Bar of California, California Board of Legal Specialization

The process of becoming a certified specialist in a particular field of law is a significant one. Attorneys identified as certified specialists by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization have passed a written examination, demonstrated a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.

The designation of Certified Specialist in Appellate Law is rare. Of the 266,000 attorneys licensed to practice in California, roughly 0.11% have achieved the Certified Specialist in Appellate Law designation. On a local level, less than 40 attorneys in the entire San Diego region have earned the designation. Klinedinst one of the few firms in San Diego and Imperial counties to have multiple Certified Law Specialists in its appellate group.

“This is an incredible achievement for Rob, as well as our outstanding appellate group,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO who is also a Certified Specialist in Legal Malpractice Law. “While the certification process is a lengthy one, it helps identify the very best of the best in any legal specialization. Rob is one of the very best appellate lawyers I have ever seen in action, and truly deserving of the certification. Together with Dale and the other members of our appeals group, we have a powerful and accomplished appellate team ready to help clients ensure their interests are preserved and protected .”

In addition to his practice, Mr. Shaughnessy is active in the community having recently completed a one year term as Chair of the San Diego County Bar Association’s (SDCBA) Appellate Practice Section. Mr. Shaughnessy is also an appellate attorney volunteer for pro per appellants and provides procedural guidance to self-represented appellants and respondents through the SDCBA sponsored Civil Appellate Self-Help Workshop. 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.

Mr. Shaughnessy earned his Juris Doctor from the California Western School of Law, where he graduated in the top 15th percentile of his class. He graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from California State University, San Bernardino.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Shaughnessy on this tremendous achievement. To learn more about his background, please visit:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/robert-shaugnessy/

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March 26, 2019

SACRAMENTO, CA – Law360, a nationally-recognized source for legal news, has published an article by W. Jason Scott and Ian A. Rambarran on a new appellate ruling that may be a game changer for lenders doing business in California.

The article focuses California’s Fifth Appellate District, which recently published its decision in Hardie v. Nationstar Mortgage LLC that ruled lenders and servicers are subject to claims of attorney’s fees should a borrower obtain a temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining a foreclosure sale.

In their published piece, Mr. Scott and Mr. Rambarran write about this teutonic shift in the law, which had previously held that fees were recoverable only at the preliminary injunction phase. The Hardie ruling now forces lenders and servicers to retain counsel and litigate a claim within a shortened notice period of no less than 24 hours’ notice. Otherwise, lenders and loan services could be liable for attorney’s fees incurred by the borrower to bring the TRO.

Law360 is a trusted news source for top lawyers, business leaders, and judges across the U.S. Over 1 million subscribers receive Law360 updates, published on a daily basis. The publication also has more than 40 practice area, industry, and state sections that cover legislation, regulation, litigation, corporate transactions, and legal industry news.

To read the full article on Law360 (paid subscription required), please visit: law360.com/articles/1142070. You can also read a PDF version without subscription and download the full article.

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March 22, 2019

San Diego Super Lawyers® has published its 2019 list of top attorneys in the region, and nine Klinedinst attorneys have been chosen by their peers for inclusion. Fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured, and the lawyers selected truly represent the “best of the best” in San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Nine Klinedinst shareholders been recognized in the 2019 San Diego edition of Super Lawyers®.

Super Lawyers® publishes an annual list of top attorneys in the San Diego region. Every year, Super Lawyers seeks recommendations from licensed attorneys of their peers that demonstrate excellence in the legal profession. From those recommendations, the editors conduct independent research to pare down the list until the “best of the best” in the region are chosen.

According to the publication, fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured in Super Lawyers.

Klinedinst attorneys featured in this year’s edition of Super Lawyers include:

Nadia Bermudez (Employment Litigation: Defense)
Kurt U. Campbell (Construction Litigation: Business)
Carey L. Cooper (Environmental)
John D. Klinedinst (Business/ Corporate)
Arthur S. Moreau, III (Business/ Corporate)
Robert M. Shaughnessy (Appellate)

John Klinedinst was also recognized in Top 50 San Diego Lawyers for the entire region. Klinedinst was the only law firm in San Diego to have multiple honorees on both lists.

“It is incredibly gratifying to know so many of our stellar attorneys have been nominated by their colleagues for inclusion in Super Lawyers,” said Klinedinst, who founded the firm in 1983. “Nine attorneys from our San Diego office were included, including two of the Top 25 female lawyers in San Diego. Everyone listed is a legal all-star in their own right, and am truly proud of the record number of award-winning attorneys on our team.”

Klinedinst congratulates each of these shareholders for this special honor. To learn more about each, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

For more information on the 2019 San Diego edition of Super Lawyers, please visit:

https://www.superlawyers.com/california-san-diego

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