Child holding holiday present.
For the ninth year in a row, Klinedinst will be a National Corporate Donor for Toys for Tots, helping delivery holiday cheer to nearly 7 million children across the country.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – For the ninth straight year, Klinedinst PC will become a National Corporate Donor for Toys for Tots.

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Klinedinst has become a National Corporate Donor for 2018 Toys for Tots program.

Toys for Tots was started by Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks in 1947. Hendricks and his wife were searching for a means to help children in need for the holidays. Upon discovering that no organization was setup to do that, Hendricks decided to start his own. That first year, Hendricks and the Marines in his reserve unit in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys.

The program was so successful that the Commandant directed all Marine Reserve units to begin their own Toys for Tots campaigns. Walt Disney joined the effort, designing a poster featuring the logo that is still in use today, and Toys for Tots had been transformed into a national community action program.

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Marines unload toys collected for distribution through Toys for Tots.

Fast forward to today, and Toys for Tots has become synonymous with the holidays, delivering new presents to America’s less fortunate children. 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. Last year, Toys for Tots distributed over 18 million toys to 7 million children.

“We are very pleased to welcome Klinedinst back as a corporate partner of the Toys for Tots Program,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, vice president of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “With their generous support during the holidays, we will be able to fulfill the dreams of less fortunate children, who otherwise might have been forgotten.”

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has earned the highest rating (four stars out of four) by Charity Navigator. 96.7% of all donations go directly toward Toys for Tots’ goal of providing gifts, books, and toys to the estimated 15 million children living in poverty.

“As a firm, we absolutely believe in the mission and the spirit of Toys for Tots,” said Arthur S. Moreau, a former naval aviator who serves as Chief Operating Officer of Klinedinst. “While Toys for Tots has its roots here in Southern California, it does an incredible job of delivering holiday cheer across the entire country. We appreciate the positive impact the organization has on those less fortunate, and are truly honored to be supporting Toys for Tots on behalf of our clients, our employees, and our shareholders.”

To learn more about Toys for Tots, and to find out how you or your business can participate in spreading some holiday cheer to kids less fortunate, 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, Santa Ana, 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.

Klinedinst Counsel Frederick M. Heiser will be featured as a session leader for USLAW NETWORK’s Retail and Hospitality Law Exchange 2018. During the session, titled “Is the Price Right?,” Mr. Heiser will provide in-depth knowledge on emerging trends in U.S. jury verdicts impacting retailers and members of the hospitality industry. 

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA– Klinedinst  attorney Frederick M. Heiser has been selected to serve as a session leader at USLAW NETWORK’s Retail and Hospitality Law Exchange on October 23, 2018 in Chicago, IL.

Frederick M. Heiser
Frederick M. Heiser

Mr. Heiser will be leading the session titled, “Is the Price Right?,” which will dive into current trends in jury verdicts across the country. During the interactive presentation, Heiser will explore the impact these verdicts have on accurately gauging claim exposure and crafting effective defense strategies based on the facts. He also will lead the audience in analyzing geographical considerations unique to each case.

USLAW NETWORK is an international, invitation-only organization with over 60 independent, full practice firms with more than 6,000 member attorneys. The Retail and Hospitality Practice Group brings a collective depth of experience to the retail business and hospitality environments. The law exchange is a two-day event that brings together risk, claims, litigation and in-house counsel from the retail, hospitality, and insurance industries to engage on emerging and complex legal issues.

“We are very appreciative to our friends at USLAW for putting on such a unique and special event for counsel and industry members,” said Kevin J. Gramling, Managing Shareholder of Orange County Office and former Board Member of USLAW. “Fred brings a wealth of knowledge to the retail and hospitality forum.”

Mr. Heiser is Counsel in Klinedinst’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices, and is a Member of the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation, Commercial General Liability, and Employment Practice Groups. His clients include retailers, local entrepreneurs, small family businesses, and Fortune 500 companies.

To learn more on Mr. Heiser, click here:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/frederick-heiser

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, 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.

 

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Klinedinst PC is proud to sponsor the Disability Rights Legal Center’s 43rd Annual FDR Dinner on September 15, 2018. DRLC’s annual award event honors businesses and individuals that have gone above and beyond in furthering disability rights and inclusion.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Members of Klinedinst’s Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and San Diego offices were proud to support the Disability Rights Legal Center and its 43rd Annual FDR Dinner on September 15, 2018. The event was held at 20th Century Fox Studios, and honored the efforts of leaders in the entertainment, education, civil liberties and business communities in championing disability rights.

The Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC) is a nonprofit organization that supports the rights of people with disabilities through education, advocacy and litigation. The DRLC strives to set the standard for the enforcement of disability rights and in educating the public that “access is equality.” The organization advocates for people with physical disabilities, emotional and mental health disabilities, terminal illness, and children and students with disabilities.

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Klinedinst team members at the 2018 FDR Dinner, supporting the Disability Rights Legal Center. Pictured (l-r) are Rachel Fernandez, Ernest Weiss, Nancy Weiss, Susan Turvey, Whitney Groendal, Jeff Groendal, Zack Lake, Brian Friedman, Andrea Oxman, Matt DeNicola, Andrea Sitar, and Eric Carrino. (Photo credit: Lori Oxman)

“The 43rd Annual FDR Dinner is an exciting evening for the DRLC and an opportunity to create a space for the entire disability community to know that they are welcome in Southern California and across the country,” said Jordan Kough, Executive Director of DRLC. “The night is a celebration of inclusion and accessibility and DRLC’s hope that our community becomes a place where our role is diminished so people with all disabilities can feel welcome and included. Thanks to Klinedinst’s support… we continue to move the needle on this critical mission.”

To learn more about the Disability Rights Legal Center, please visit:

https://thedrlc.org

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, 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.

Klinedinst Shareholder Ernest L. Weiss has been appointed Vice-Chair of USLAW NETWORK’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group.  The practice group is a nationwide network of experienced attorneys committed to providing the highest quality legal services.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Shareholder Ernest L. Weiss has been appointed Vice-Chair of USLAW NETWORK’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group.

Ernest L. Weiss
Ernest L. Weiss

USLAW NETWORK is an international, invitation-only organization with over 60 independent, full practice firms with more than 6,000 member attorneys. Attorneys within the Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group include leaders in the field who regularly represent major clients in product liability matters domestically and across the globe.

“On behalf of Klinedinst, we congratulate Ernie on his appointment to USLAW’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group,” said John D. Klinedinst, Chief Executive Officer and Shareholder of Klinedinst PC. “His leadership and legal skill will help drive the group’s success and mission.”

Mr. Weiss’ practice includes the defense of product liability lawsuits where he has obtained defense verdicts on behalf of national and multinational clients that design, manufacture, and distribute consumer products. He also serves as national litigation coordination counsel for a leading US manufacturer of consumer products.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Weiss on his appointment as Vice Chair of USLAW NETWORK’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group. For more information on Mr. Weiss, please visit:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/ernest-weiss

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, 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.

 

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst attorney Frederick Heiser has just published a new article on premises liability. Titled “Three Ways Retailers Can Address Premises Liability Claims,” the article provides practical guidance that retailers can use to mitigate the risk of lawsuits being filed.

Frederick M. Heiser, Esq.
Fred M. Heiser

Mr. Heiser is Counsel in Klinedinst’s Los Angeles and Orange County offices, and is a Member of the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation, Commercial General Liability, and Employment Practice Groups. His clients include retailers, local entrepreneurs, small family businesses, and Fortune 500 companies.

In the article, Mr. Heiser writes, “Creating a culture of safety is already a given for retailers.  For the most part, retailers are on the lookout for unsafe conditions and work to fix them right away.  Yet premises liability claims remain an issue.  Although some of these claims are legitimate, many feature ambitious plaintiffs who exaggerate—or worse yet, fabricate—claims against a retailer for ambiguous conditions on its property. The more common these cases become, the more retailers feel the rub:  They are easy targets.”

Mr. Heiser goes on to review specific steps that management and employees alike can take to help ensure they do not become the next targets of premises liability litigation.

To review the full article, please click on:

klinedinstlaw.com/retail/three-ways-retailers-can-address-premises-liability-claims

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

klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/frederick-heiser

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, 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.

 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst was proud to co-host the California Lawyer Association’s San Diego Summer Reception, held on August 16, 2018 at Hotel Republic.

The California Lawyer Association (CLA) reception was the first of its kind in the state, bringing together hundreds of leaders from San Diego’s legal community to meet face-to-face with CLA executives and learn more about the organization’s direction in the years ahead.

CLA is the new home of the Sections of the State Bar of California, as well as the California Young Lawyers Association. The organization was formed when Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 36 into law, separating most of the professional association activities of the State Bar of California into a separate non-profit entity.

CLA launched on January 1, 2018, with a mission to promote the professional advancement of all attorneys practicing in California. With the long-standing State Bar Section members automatically becoming part of the organization, CLA instantly became the nation’s second-largest voluntary bar association in the country.

Nearly 300 registrants came together on the rooftop deck of Hotel Republic to take in the warm summer weather.  Leaders from San Diego area bar organizations, as well as local attorneys joined CLA executives to hear about upcoming events, to register for a section, and to find out how their practice could be helped by getting involved in CLA.

Klinedinst is proud to support CLA, and continue its goal of advancing the practice of law in California. For more information and background, please visit:

www.calawyers.org

A photo album of the evening was also published to Facebook. To view photos from the event, please click here:

www.facebook.com/pg/klinedinstlaw/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2075650179126490

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, 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.

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Shareholder Susan S. Nahama has been named Managing Shareholder of the firm’s downtown San Diego office. Nahama, who has been with Klinedinst since 1997, will have direct management and oversight of the San Diego office, which supports all Klinedinst locations across the Western United States.

 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan S. Nahama to Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst’s San Diego office.

Ms. Nahama focuses her practice on professional liability, including the defense of lawyers and accountants in pre-litigation and litigation matters. She also has two decades of experience in general liability, commercial and residential construction, insurance, business disputes, mold-related claims, product liability, and employment matters.

“Regardless of the type of matter, I absolutely believe in the importance of collaborating with clients to find practical solutions to their legal issues,” said Nahama. “Transparency, relationship management, and consensus-building have always been hallmarks of my legal practice, and I look forward to bringing those same values to the management of our fantastic San Diego team.”

Nahama first joined the firm in 1997 when it had only a single office and roughly a dozen attorneys. She was one of the few women lawyers at the firm, drawn to Klinedinst’s focus on helping business clients while emphasizing the value of balance in work and personal growth.

Fast forward to today, and the firm has grown nearly six times in size. “And even after all of this growth,” Nahama adds, “the firm still maintains its commitment to those core ideals, that individual growth, both personally and professionally, allows us to better serve our business clients.”

A San Diego Native, Ms. Nahama received her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of California at San Diego in 1992, and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1995. She joined the firm in 1997, and was elevated to Shareholder only three years later in 2000.

Behind the scenes, Nahama has also played important roles in initiatives that have benefitted all of the firm’s locations, from hiring and improved accounting procedures, to the rollout of the firm’s eDiscovery department.

“Susan has been a cornerstone of our San Diego office for over two decades, and has seen firsthand the incredible growth going on in our region,” added John D. Klinedinst, CEO and Founder of Klinedinst PC. “She is appreciated and respected by both clients and team members alike. We look forward to her fresh ideas, her enthusiasm, and her leadership as we continue to expand our services to clients in San Diego.”

Nahama officially takes on the position effective September 1, 2018.

Klinedinst PC congratulates Ms. Nahama in her new role as Managing Shareholder of the San Diego office. More information on Ms. Nahama can be viewed at:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/susan-nahama

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, 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.

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Super Lawyers® has recognized three Klinedinst attorneys in their 2018 Northern California issue. The annual publication features both Super Lawyers and up-and-coming Rising Stars practicing in Northern California.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Sacramento attorneys Natalie Vance has been selected to the 2018 list of Northern California Super Lawyers®. Klinedinst attorney Lindsey Casillas has been named a Rising Star.

Super Lawyers is an annual publication that recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. According to Super Lawyers, fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured in the magazine.

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Each year, lawyers in good standing are asked to nominate fellow attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the legal profession. Attorneys nominated then go through a rigorous evaluation and research phase, and are vetted by an attorney-led review committee before being announced.

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Natalie P. Vance

Ms. Vance has been recognized in the publication for multiple years in the practice of Professional Liability: Defense. Ms. Vance has been featured in the publication for ten straight years.

The Rising Star distinction is awarded annually by Super Lawyers to on-the-rise attorneys that have either been practicing for fewer than ten years, or are under 40 years old. A research team then reviews and evaluates nominees, eventually awarding the “Rising Star” designation to fewer than 2.5% of eligible licensed attorneys.

Ms. Casillas has been named a Rising Star in the area of Professional Liability: Defense. This marks the first year Ms. Casillas has been honored.

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Lindsey N. Casillas

“The fact that Natalie has consistently stayed on the Super Lawyers list for Northern California shows how admired she is by her peers,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “We are extremely proud of Lindsey for being recognized as a Rising Star. She is a legal all-star in every sense, and truly deserving of this tremendous recognition.”

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

For more information on the 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers, please visit:

https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/nxslrs18?pg=1#pg1

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, 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.

 

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Shareholder Bonnie L. Lutz has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Tort & Trial & Insurance Practice Section’s (TIPS) Animal Law Committee. Ms. Lutz will serve a one-year term for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

The Animal Law Committee (ALC) assembles leading Animal Law attorneys across the nation, with the shared goal of protecting and improving the lives of animals through legal strategy. ALC addresses all issues concerning animals and the law, and provides opportunities for its members to share experiences and viewpoints on issues that impact animals and our relationship with them.

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Bonnie L. Lutz

Each year, an individual is selected as Vice-Chair who has proven leadership in the practice area of animal law, and who has been consistently involved in the committee’s events and in TIPS.

Ms. Lutz has been a committee member since its inception in 2004. She previously served as Chair of ALC in 2015, and Vice-Chair in 2017.

“Bonnie’s unparalleled reputation as a practitioner and her selfless acts of volunteer work makes her a perfect addition to the committee once again,” said Kevin J. Gramling, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst’s Santa Ana office. “She is a natural leader and we have confidence in her to lead the most prestigious animal law committee in the nation.”

Ms. Lutz has spent the majority of her legal career defending veterinarians during litigation and providing counseling services for humane societies across California. Having defended over 200 veterinarians in actions before the California Veterinary Medical Board, Ms. Lutz is experienced in humane society regulation laws and the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.

Within the community, Ms. Lutz is active with numerous veterinary organizations, including the California Veterinary Medical Association and the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators. Her tireless volunteer work, particularly with animal rescue organizations, has also distinguished her as a leader in the animal law field.

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Lutz on her appointment to Vice-Chair of the Animal Law Committee. For more information on Ms. Lutz, please visit:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/bonnie-lutz

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, 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.

Klinedinst attorneys Natalie Vance was named 2018 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The annual Top Lawyers feature recognizes attorneys in the Sacramento area for their dedication to their clients, and their commitment to the legal profession.

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Natalie P. Vance

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Sacramento attorney Natalie Vance has been named 2018 Top Lawyers, and will be featured in the August 2018 edition of Sacramento Magazine.

Ms. Vance, who serves as Managing Shareholder, helped launch Klinedinst’s first office in Northern California back in 2004.

Attorneys featured in the 2018 Top Lawyers list are singled out by their peers for their reliability, professionalism, and commitment to the legal profession. Sacramento Magazine uses a peer nomination process conducted by Professional Research Services to determine the leading attorneys in 56 legal specialties. Nominations are sent to all licensed, practicing attorneys in the region. Each nominee is carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, and attorneys who receive the highest number of votes in each specialty are reflected in the annual list.

“Natalie’s inclusion in the Top Lawyers annual list is a tremendous honor, ” said John D. Klinedinst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Klinedinst. “She is a highly-respected attorney who is absolutely committed to the profession and her clients. On behalf of all the shareholders of the firm, we congratulate her on this meaningful recognition by her peers.”

Ms. Vance represents professionals and business entities in matters involving to professional malpractice, employment, and business disputes.

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Vance on this honor. To learn more about Ms. Vance, click here:

klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/natalie-vance

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, 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.