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Klinedinst PC has expanded and relocated its offices in Seattle to meet increasing demand for legal services. The Seattle law office represents business clients across the Pacific Northwest in both litigation and transactional matters.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Klinedinst is pleased to announce the opening of brand new offices in the Columbia Center complex in Seattle, Washington.

Located at 701 Fifth Avenue, the new offices of Klinedinst PC provide more room to meet with clients, as well as growth potential in the near future.

“It is a very exciting time to be doing business in Seattle,” noted Gregor Hensrude, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst’s Seattle operations. “New and established businesses are moving into and thriving in Seattle, and they need sound legal representation. We are thrilled to expand our operations to match this continually growing demand.”

Klinedinst Seattle lawyers provide counseling, litigation, and transactional services to businesses across the Pacific Northwest.

Columbia Center is a 76-story office tower in the center of Seattle’s financial district. The tower has the tallest public viewing area on the West Coast and west of the Mississippi. The building holds LEED Platinum® certification and is ENERGY STAR® rated. It is currently the tallest LEED Platinum building in the United States.

In addition to extra capacity for attorneys, the new Klinedinst location features state-of-the-art meeting facilities, as well as an expanded production and reception areas. The new office is located within blocks of the United States District Court, Western District of Washington, as well as the King County Superior Court. It is also within 10 miles of Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

“Klinedinst Seattle has grown significantly over the past few years, as we continue to meet the needs of our clientele” added Hensrude, who opened the Seattle office in October of 2015. “Today, Klinedinst assists clients with legal matters throughout the Washington and the West. The firm is primed to help clients protect their interests, whether the venue is across the country or across the globe.”

To learn more about the new Klinedinst Seattle please click here:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/seattle

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 get the job done.

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Employers are facing increasing scrutiny when handling employee misconduct and discipline. It is more important than ever to conduct proper, thorough workplace investigations. Klinedinst Employment attorney Thomas E. Daugherty presented a special webinar demystifying exactly what employers need to know to avoid costly mistakes.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Employers are regularly faced with complaints from their employees of discrimination, harassment, and other claims of misconduct by co-workers and supervisors within the workplace. The law requires that employers take reasonable steps to provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  In order to make informed decisions on how to respond to a complaint and to put a stop to any improper conduct, a workplace investigation is often required.

Depending on the nature of the complaint, botched workplace investigations can cost employers hundreds of thousands of dollars, if the internal complaint develops into a lawsuit. In addition to litigation costs, employers may also face lost profits from decreased productivity and damage to their reputation.

As the frequency of these investigations rises, so does the potential for costly mistakes. It is more important than ever for employers to minimize liability while not infringing on the rights of their employees.

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Thomas E. Daugherty

Thomas E. Daugherty from Klinedinst’s Employment Group presented a special webinar breaking down exactly what you need to know about workplace investigations:

  • What is a workplace investigation;
  • Why do employers conduct workplace investigations;
  • When should an employer conduct a workplace investigation;
  • Who should conduct workplace investigations;
  • How to conduct an effective workplace investigation.

These seminars are designed to keep HR professionals and business executives up to date, and will include practical guidance for addressing common issues that employers face with workplace investigations. Supervisors, owners, C-suite officers, and controllers will all benefit.

Each webinar has been pre-approved for 1-hour credit toward California GPHR, HRBP, HRMP, PHR and SPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute. This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. It also provides 1 hour MCLE credit.

There were two webinar showings:

  • Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. PST
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2017 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. PST

 

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.

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Klinedinst PC is proud to renew support for the Disability Rights Legal Center’s 42nd Annual FDR Dinner on October 7, 2017. DRLC’s annual award event honors businesses and individuals that have gone above and beyond in furthering disability rights and inclusion.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is proud to renew support for the Disability Rights Legal Center 42nd Annual FDR Dinner on October 7, 2017. The event will be held at 20th Century Fox Studios, and will honor 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.

“For forty-two years, DRLC has fought for the civil rights of those with disabilities, through legal action and advocacy,” said Jordan Kough, Acting Executive Director of DRLC. “This year, we are excited to host our annual Franklin D. Roosevelt Dinner at Fox Studios and to honor Apple, Sesame Workshop, Exceptional Minds and Helen Hunt for their outstanding work in helping to further DRLC’s mission of inclusion through their actions. DRLC is deeply grateful to our community…  who stand with us tonight to support our vision of a more inclusive society.”

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

http://drlcenter.org/fdr-2017/

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.

Robert M. Shaughnessy has joined Klinedinst San Diego as Senior Counsel. Mr. Shaughnessy is an experienced appellate attorney who focuses his practice on business litigation, with an emphasis in civil appeals. 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Robert M. Shaunessy has joined the San Diego office as Senior Counsel. Mr. Shaughnessy brings nearly twenty years of complex law-and-motion and appellate experience to the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, and is knowledgeable in a variety of practice areas.

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Robert M. Shaughnessy

Mr. Shaughnessy counsels clients on matters including unfair competition, false advertising, trade secret misappropriation, employment issues, invasion of privacy, director and officer liability, real property law, and trust disputes.

“Rob brings exceptional and significant appellate experience to our team,” said John D. Klinedinst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Klinedinst PC. “His legal acumen and adeptness in civil appeals make him extremely valuable to our clients and we are pleased to welcome him to the firm.”

Mr. Shaughnessy frequently authors articles on various legal topics and is a leader in the legal community. Outside of the legal community, Mr. Shaughnessy serves as Board Member to Improve UC and No Limits Limb Loss Foundation, and is a member of several non-profit organizations.

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

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

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 get the job done.

Klinedinst PC was proud to continue its support of the annual Justice for All Celebration on September 14, 2017. Hosted by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, the award ceremony honored law firms and individuals that have gone above and beyond in providing pro bono civil legal services to the community.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC was pleased to renew support for the 2017 Justice for All Celebration. This year’s event took place on September 14, 2017 at the San Diego Natural History Museum in Balboa Park.

Hosted by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, the Justice for All celebration brought together members of the legal community who are committed to increasing access to justice. The award ceremony honored the service of SDVLP volunteers, as well as individuals and firms that have made an outstanding impact through SDVLP’s pro bono efforts.

“All of us at San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program are very grateful for Klinedinst’s strong, continuing support of our work,” said Amy Fitzpatrick, Chief Executive Officer of SDVLP. “The firm’s generous annual sponsorship of SDVLP’s Justice for All Celebration each year, and overall support for pro bono legal assistance, demonstrate that Klinedinst is committed to improving access to justice for those in San Diego who need it the most. Thank you [to] the entire team at Klinedinst, for your wonderful support!”

Founded in 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program is San Diego County’s oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program. For over 34 years, SDVLP has offered local attorneys a trusted platform to provide pro bono legal assistance to the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, elder abuse victims, veterans, immigrants and those with HIV/AIDS. Thanks to its many volunteers, SDVLP has been able to provide equal access to legal services for a variety of communities that are otherwise unable to afford legal help. The organization provides legal assistance in over 5,000 matters each year.

Klinedinst was proud to support SDVLP’s mission and Justice for All event. For more information, click here:

https://sdvlp.org/jfa-campaign/

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 get the job done.

Super Lawyers® has recognized Klinedinst attorneys Natalie Vance in their 2017 Northern California edition. This is their eighth straight year receiving this honor, which is awarded to less than 5% of eligible attorneys.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Sacramento attorney Natalie Vance has been selected to the 2017 list of Northern California Super Lawyers®.

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.

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 many years. Ms. Vance, who is the Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst’s Sacramento office, has been featured for the past eight years. First recognized as a Rising Star in 2009, Ms. Vance has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer every year since 2010. She has been consistently recognized by her peers for her professionalism and legal skill.

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

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Vance on their recognition as 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers.

For more information on the 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers, please visit:

http://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/nxslrs17?pg=1#pg1

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 was pleased to support San Diego Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy’s (WRISE) Annual Fundraiser, that took place on August 24, 2017. The event supported the nonprofit’s scholarship program, giving women the opportunity to attend educational conferences in the energy industry. 

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC was proud to sponsor the Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), San Diego Chapter’s Women of Power 2017 Annual Fundraiser on August 24, 2017.

WRISE (formerly Women of Wind Energy, WoWE) is a national nonprofit whose mission is to change our energy future through the actions of women. It promotes the education, professional development and advancement of women to achieve a strong, diversified work force, cultivate leadership, and support a robust renewable energy economy. The San Diego Chapter of WRISE is a group committed to helping to further the professional development of women working in the wind energy field in Southern California. The organization is dedicated to helping build the sustainable energy community and raising awareness surrounding the advancement of the renewable energy economy.

The Women of Power Annual Fundraiser is an event dedicated to raising proceeds on behalf of WRISE’s scholarship program. This year, the program broadened their reach to support all areas of renewables and will give local women the opportunity to attend conferences such as the WRISE Annual Leadership Forum, Solar Power International, Energy Storage North America, and WINDPOWER, among others.

Klinedinst’s Energy and Natural Resources Group (ENRG) provides a full range of services including high-stakes transactions and litigation, as well as day-to-day advice regarding regulatory compliance, government incentives, and environmental issues. With experience in traditional and renewable energy, Klinedinst’s ENRG attorneys provide services to public utilities, clean tech companies, and solar, wind, oil, and natural gas power producers.

Klinedinst was proud to sponsor this event and provide an opportunity for women in the industry to connect and raise proceeds to benefit their programs. To learn more, click here:

http://wrisenergy.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 get the job done.

Frederick M. Heiser has joined the Klinedinst Santa Ana office as Counsel. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Heiser brings his legal skills to the firm’s Business and Commercial Litigation, Commercial General Liability, and Employment Practice Groups.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Frederick M. Heiser has joined the Santa Ana office as Counsel. Mr. Heiser will focus his practice on retail defense, business litigation, employment law, and general liability matters.

Mr. Heiser is an experienced litigation and trial attorney with over a decade of experience protecting his clients’ businesses in both state and federal courts across Southern California, including Los Angeles.

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Frederick M. Heiser

“We are extremely excited to have Fred join Klinedinst’s Orange County office,” said Kevin J. Gramling, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst Santa Ana. “He is an excellent lawyer and his experience will be a valuable asset to our team and clients.”

Mr. Heiser has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® and is highly active in the legal community. He has been a featured speaker and author for Defense Research Institute and is a member of several other legal organizations. In 2014, he was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Opera League of Los Angeles, becoming one of the youngest members to serve on the Board. He received his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Washington and Lee University, and earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law.

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

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

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 get the job done.

Klinedinst PC was named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal First Annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards. The award honors San Diego-area businesses for their support of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC was named a finalist for the 2017 Diversity and Inclusion awards by the San Diego Business Journal. In its inaugural year, the award ceremony recognizes San Diego companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in business leadership.

For the first time, the publication will honor San Diego companies that are dedicated to championing diversity. Nominations were reviewed by an independent panel of judges, who selected finalists with best practices in recruitment and mentoring, supplier diversity, CEO leadership and corporate social responsibility.

The awards program and seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 and features industry experts, an awards program and panel discussion. To learn more about Klinedinst’s diversity initiatives, please click here:

klinedinstlaw.com/about/diversity

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 get the job done.

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – 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 2017-18 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 looks for innovative ways to use the rule of law to help create a just world for all. ALC also provides opportunities for its members to share their experience and different views 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. In 2015, she was named Chair of the Animal Law Committee.

“From defending veterinarians in litigation to selfless acts of volunteer work, animals have no greater champion than Bonnie Lutz,” said Kevin J. Gramling, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst’s Santa Ana office. “For her to be chosen to lead the most prestigious animal law committee in the nation is an honor that is extremely well-deserved. Congratulations, Bonnie.”

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 actions, 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.

Earlier this year, Ms. Lutz received the President’s Award from the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the largest regional veterinary medical association in the country. This award was given to her in honor of her dedication to the organization, its chapters, PAC, and other SCVMA programs.

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 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 get the job done.