Klinedinst PC

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst was proud to participate in the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Spring 2017 National Legal Malpractice Conference. This year’s event was held in Boston, MA at Westin Copley Place, April 19-21, 2017.

The Spring Conference offered programming on legal liability issues and developments and included networking opportunities for attendees. Highlights this year included an opening plenary with Alan Dershowitz, Professor of Law Emeritus, Harvard Law School for a conversation focused on ethics; and Michelle Wu, President of the Boston City Council and named one of 14 young Democrats to watch by the New York Times.

Klinedinst Shareholders and members of the firm’s Professional Liability Department, John Klinedinst, Natalie Vance, and Daniel Agle were in attendance among other top legal malpractice attorneys and insurance professionals.

The Spring Conference was hosted by ABA’s Standing Committee on Lawyers Professional Liability Consortium (LPLC). LPLC  provides a place where practicing lawyers, insurance professionals, academics and risk managers meet to exchange views, share knowledge and learn the latest information about the law of lawyering.

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 PC announces two California attorneys have been promoted. Brian P. Murphy is the firm’s newest Senior Counsel, and Michael W. Carruth has been named Counsel by the business law firm.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is very pleased to announce the promotion of two of its California attorneys. Brian Murphy has been elevated to Senior Counsel and Michael Carruth has been named Counsel.

“We are very proud to recognize the diligent efforts and achievements of our newest Senior Counsel and Counsel members,” said John Klinedinst, Chief Executive Officer and Founder. “They are committed to their clients and continue to contribute significantly to the firm and community, while providing excellent legal services, and I congratulate them on their efforts.”

Since joining Klinedinst San Diego in 2007, Brian Murphy has focused his practice on professional liability as well as foreclosure law. He has extensive experience defending attorneys from all manner of claims, ranging from simple negligence and fee disputes to fraud and intentional torts. With regard to foreclosure, Mr. Murphy defends lenders and loan servicing companies on wrongful foreclosure and related claims. His clients now include many respected Southern California attorneys, as well as national lenders and their loan servicing companies. Mr. Murphy is active in the legal community and serves as the San Diego Leadership Committee Co-Chair of Lambda Legal.

Michael Carruth focuses his practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex business and commercial disputes in the Sacramento office. Mr. Carruth continues to have great success representing clients in the financial services and lending industry, as well as significant injury actions. He has both defended and sought relief on behalf of businesses and individuals in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts. Mr. Carruth is active in the legal community and local Sacramento local community and was named Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2016 and a Top Lawyer for Commercial Litigation by Sacramento Magazine in 2015.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Murphy and Mr. Carruth on their promotions. To learn more about each attorney, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

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 Shareholder Natalie Vance was named Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine for 2017. Top Lawyers recognizes attorneys in the Sacramento area for their dedication to their clients and commitment to the legal profession.

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce Sacramento attorneys Natalie Vance has been named Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine for 2017.

Attorneys featured in the annual list are singled out by their peers in the Sacramento area for their reliability, professionalism, and commitment to the legal profession.

Attorneys are chosen by Sacramento Magazine through 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 is a very deserving recipient of this award,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Klinedinst PC. “She is a respected attorney with integrity and dedication to her profession, and we congratulate her on this special recognition by her peers.”

Ms. Vance is Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Sacramento office. She is s an experienced litigator, representing professionals and business entities in matters involving to professional malpractice, employment, and business disputes.

The Top Lawyers list will be published in the August 2017 edition of Sacramento Magazine.

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

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/natalie-vance

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 Shareholder Bonnie L. Lutz is the recipient of the 2017 President’s Award by Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA). The recipient of the prestigious award is chosen by the organization’s president for their dedication to SCVMA, the nation’s largest regional veterinary medical association. 

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst Shareholder Bonnie L. Lutz has been awarded the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association’s (SCVMA) 2017 President’s Award. For this prestigious honor, the SCVMA President selects an individual who has gone above and beyond in their dedication to the organization, its chapters, PAC, and other SCVMA specific programs.

SCVMA is a non-profit professional association and the nation’s largest regional veterinary medical association. Made up of more than 1,300 veterinarians across Southern California, it is dedicated to the advancement of animal health and the betterment of the veterinary profession.

“Bonnie is a warrior for the veterinary profession and for its professionals,” said SCVMA President Misty Hirschbein, DVM, MS, CVA. “She is in the trenches with us every day. She is a staunch supporter of our profession, a respected ally, and a savior when we are dealing with complaints filed with the veterinary medical board. She is more than deserving of this award.”

At the 2017 SCVMA Annual Celebration on January 28, 2017, Ms. Lutz was recognized for her unwavering contribution to the education of veterinarians and veterinary team members through her efforts in speaking and authoring articles for the veterinary profession. As an invaluable resource to the practice, she continually addresses issues impacting the veterinary profession.

Ms. Lutz has been defending veterinarians in litigation and administrative actions in addition to providing general counsel services for humane societies throughout California for nearly two decades. She has defended over 200 veterinarians in veterinary medical board actions. Ms. Lutz is an accomplished lecturer and writer and frequently speaks at conferences and seminars.

“Bonnie is a very deserving recipient of this honor,” said Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA, Executive Director of SCVMA. ” Not only does she set aside the time to educate and advise our members, but her assistance is always accompanied by passion, a smile and a welcoming anecdote to help veterinarians and the SCVMA. On behalf of SCVMA, Bonnie Lutz is highly admired.”

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Lutz on this very special honor. To learn more about Ms. Lutz, please visit her online biography at: 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 to get the job done.

Klinedinst PC has promoted Thomas Daugherty to Shareholder.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is pleased to announce the elevation of Thomas Daugherty who has been named Shareholder in the firm for his contribution and commitment in providing the highest quality legal services.

Thomas Daugherty has extensive experience as an employment attorney and plays an important role in the firm’s Employment and Labor Group. Mr. Daugherty is dedicated to quality client service and business development and has created numerous opportunities for both professional and personal growth. Mr. Daugherty brings integrity, vigorous advocacy, and a tenacious work ethic to provide unique solutions to each and every client. He is exceedingly active in the San Diego legal and professional communities where he frequently presents on employment matters and best practices and is a also a regular contributor of the firm’s employment group newsletter. Mr. Daugherty has been honored by San Diego Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star since 2015.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Daugherty on his promotion. To learn more about our attorneys, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

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.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Klinedinst has been named an authorized Recertification Provider by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). With this new certification, participants in educational trainings and other HR-related programs hosted by Klinedinst employment law attorneys may be eligible to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs).

SHRM is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. It is the leading provider of resources, serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. The organization provides education, thought leadership, certification, community, and advocacy to communities they serve.

“The HR profession is constantly evolving and it is critical for certified professionals to continue their education,” said Gregor Hensrude, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst Seattle and board member of Skagit-Island Human Resource Management Association (SIHRMA). “As a SHRM provider, Klinedinst will continue to offer educational trainings to HR professionals and now award PDCs. We are absolutely committed to providing eligible recertification activities in order to support and advance the HR profession.”

As a SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP credential-holder, the firm participates in professional development activities that relate to the SHRM Body of Competency & Knowledge™ (SHRM BoCK).

For more information on SHRM, click here:

https://www.shrm.org/

And to receive Employment Law Updates from Klinedinst, please visit:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/news/employment-law/registration

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.

Southern California Super Lawyers® has honored Klinedinst shareholders Gregory Garbacz and Kevin Gramling in their 2017 annual list of top attorneys. The magazine highlights the “best of the best,” featuring the top 5% of practicing attorneys across Southern California.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Super Lawyers® has recognized Klinedinst shareholders Gregory Garbacz and Kevin Gramling in their 2017 Southern California edition.

Mr. Garbacz has been recognized for Employment and Labor in this year’s Southern California edition. Mr. Garbacz is an experienced litigator and trial attorney and is the Chief Strategy Officer of Klinedinst. He dedicates his practice to employment matters, business/class actions, professional liability/securities, and real estate/housing discrimination litigation.  Mr. Garbacz has significant experience in the courtroom, having successfully handled jury trials, court trials, contractual arbitration, and mediations to achieve success for his clients inside and outside the courtroom.

Mr. Gramling, has been honored this year for Personal Injury-General: Defense. Mr. Gramling is the Managing Shareholder at the firm’s Santa Ana office and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).  He recently tried a high-profile case to verdict, which was featured as a Top 10 Defense Verdicts of 2016 by Courtroom View Network (CVN). Mr. Gramling has extensive experience defending transportation, product liability, premises liability, mold and indoor air quality, environmental, and construction defect claims.

“Greg and Kevin’s outstanding legal counsel and dedication to their clients have earned them this special recognition,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Klinedinst PC. “They are both tenacious trial attorneys and litigators who have gained the respect of their peers.”

Super Lawyers, an affiliate of Thomson Reuters, recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. According to the publication, fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are named Super Lawyers.

Lawyers in good standing are asked to nominate fellow attorneys who demonstrate excellence in the legal profession. The rigorous evaluation and research phase is a patented multi-phase selection process, which includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Klinedinst congratulates both attorneys on this special honor. To learn more about each, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

And for more information on the 2017 Southern California edition of Super Lawyers, please visit:

http://attorneys.superlawyers.com/california-southern/santa-ana/

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.

San Diego Super Lawyers® has honored eleven Klinedinst attorneys in their 2017 issue. Updated annually, the magazine features Super Lawyers and up-and-coming Rising Stars that actively practice in San Diego County.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – The 2017 San Diego edition of Super Lawyers® has just been released, and a total of eleven Klinedinst attorneys have been recognized in the publication.

Each year, Super Lawyers® recognizes outstanding attorneys in major markets who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. These are attorneys who can be hired and retained by the public, such as private practice lawyers and those who provide legal aid.

Licensed lawyers in good standing are asked to nominate fellow attorneys who they believe demonstrate excellence in the legal profession. Attorneys nominated then go through a multiphase selection process, where they are thoroughly evaluated and vetted by an attorney-led review committee.

A total of four Klinedinst attorneys were featured in the 2017 San Diego Super Lawyers list. Those attorneys include (in alphabetical order):

• Kurt U. Campbell (Construction Litigation: Business)
• Carey L. Cooper (Environmental)
• John D. Klinedinst (Business/ Corporate)
• Arthur S. Moreau, III (Business/ Corporate)

“Being featured in the publication is tremendous,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO, and one of the honorees for 2017. “Because the publication is reviewed and evaluated by our peers, it carries added weight and importance.” In fact, according to Super Lawyers, fewer than 5% of attorneys in California are ever featured in the magazine.

Super Lawyers also publishes San Diego Rising Stars, designed to feature exceptional younger attorneys in San Diego County. Four Klinedinst attorneys were featured in the 2017 San Diego Rising Stars list, including:

• Daniel S. Agle (Professional Liability: Defense)
• Thomas E. Daugherty (Professional Liability: Defense)

This is the third year in a row that San Diego Rising Stars has featured Mr. Agle and Mr. Daugherty.

Klinedinst congratulates these eleven attorneys on this special recognition. To learn more about each, please visit:
www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

And for more information on the 2017 San Diego edition of Super Lawyers, please visit:
attorneys.superlawyers.com/california/san-diego/

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.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – A successful trial result by Kevin Gramling and Ernest Weiss in a high-profile case involving celebrity DJ Steve Aoki was recently featured as a Top 10 Defense Verdicts of 2016 by Courtroom View Network (CVN).

In Hickman v. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, the Hard Rock Hotel was sued by a concertgoer who claimed injuries when Aoki launched himself off a stage at a 2012 concert. Security footage reviewed at trial showed Aoki launching an inflatable boat into the crowd, climbing up a truss around the stage, and jumping from about 20 feet into the raft. The plaintiff argued the stunt caused a traumatic brain injury, a broken neck, and other injuries, and that the hotel should have known that Aoki may perform such a stunt based on past concerts. Plaintiff’s counsel asked the jury to award her $10.7 million.

The trial attracted significant media exposure, given the involvement of Aoki, a popular American “electro house” musician, record producer, and music executive. As recently as 2012, Pollstar named Aoki the highest grossing dance artist in North America from touring. Aoki’s concerts attract thousands of fans at every venue.

Even with the celebrity’s involvement, Klinedinst shareholders Kevin Gramling and Ernest Weiss zeroed in on their main argument: that the hotel was not liable for the actions of others, and that it had no prior warning or notice that Aoki would perform the stunt. In the end, the California jury deliberated for about 35 minutes before returning a defense verdict in favor of the Hard Rock Hotel.  Hard Rock Hotel was able to recover over $100,000 in costs from the plaintiff.

As CVN described the case, “Hard Rock’s attorneys faced off against a well-established California personal injury firm that devoted substantial resources to the trial, but their defense win earns the case the number 6 slot on our list for 2016.”  Plaintiff was represented by lead counsel John Gomez, with assistance from Jeremiah Lowe and Jessica Sizemore of Gomez Trial Attorneys.

“What they achieved was nothing short of a terrific result,” noted John Klinedinst, CEO and Founder of Klinedinst PC. “To be able to work under this type of celebrity microscope, while successfully arguing on behalf of their hospitality client, is a true testament to their skill as trial lawyers. They absolutely deserve the accolade, and we are very proud of their result.”

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Gramling and Mr. Weiss for making the Top 10 of Defense Verdicts of 2016 in this high-profile case.  For more information on Mr. Gramling, please visit:

KevinGramling.com

And for more information on Mr. Weiss, click on:

ErnestWeiss.com

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.