Klinedinst attorney Lindsey N. Casillas was featured presenter at the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Legal Affairs Forum on April 29, 2016. Ms. Casillas offered “must-know” tips for real estate professionals dealing with conflicts and confidentiality.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst attorney Lindsey N. Casillas was featured presenters at the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) Legal Affairs Spring Forum on April 29, 2016 in Sacramento, CA.

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Lindsey N. Casillas, Esq.

Ms. Casillas discussed hot topics in legal malpractice, with a focus on internal law firm communications and conflict waivers. They examined California Rules of Professional Conduct and American Bar Association Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and provided practical guidance on protecting privilege of internal communications. The presentation also covered specific conflicts to consider when drafting conflict waivers.

CAR is a professional real estate organization dedicated to promoting the real estate profession, through programs and services that enhance integrity and competence. Attendees at the Legal Affairs Spring Forum include in-house counsel for large brokerage firms, defense counsel, litigators who handle real estate disputes, local counsel, mediators, and risk managers who advise real estate brokers and firms.

Klinedinst commends Ms. Casillas for her role in educating the real estate community.

To learn more about Ms. Casillas, please visit:

https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/lindsey-casillas

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 – Klinedinst PC is proud to support the Women of Wind Energy’s (WoWE) San Diego chapter. Klinedinst and WoWE partnered to host a networking event following the Next Generation 2016 Energy Storage Conference. The event took place at P.F. Chang’s in La Jolla, California on April 19, 2016.

WoWE promotes the education, professional development and advancement of women to achieve a strong, diversified work force and support a robust renewable energy economy. The San Diego Chapter of WoWE is a group committed to helping to further the professional development of women working in the wind energy field in Southern California.

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 network and connect.

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.

Human Resources
Klinedinst employment attorneys Nadia P. Bermudez and Thomas E. Daugherty hosted a special series of webinars to help employers navigate the complex currents of federal and California disability accommodation laws. Despite being the most common basis for discrimination claims, most employers fail to properly grasp disability accommodation, leaving them vulnerable to costly litigation.
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Thomas E. Daugherty, Esq.
Nadia B. Bermudez, Esq.
Nadia B. Bermudez, Esq.

 

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst Attorneys Nadia Bermudez and Thomas Daugherty hosted a webinar series discussing disability accommodation on April 19th and 21st. The webinars offered practical guidance to employers on how to prevent common mistakes regarding disability accommodation, and provided tips on taking preventative actions to avoid the potential of costly litigation.

The disability accommodation process continues to perplex many well-meaning California employers. Notably, disability is the most commonly claimed basis for discrimination complaints through the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The webinar is designed to demystify the disability accommodation process and untangle issues related to FMLA, Paid Sick Leave, ADA, FEHA, and worker’s compensation. The webinar also discussed how to exercise good judgment in evaluating accommodation requests.

Klinedinst’s employment law team will be announcing future webinars soon. To register for updates, 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.

San Diego shareholders Kurt Campbell and Greg Garbacz have been named to the San Diego Business Journal’s 2016 Best of the Bar list. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Garbacz were selected by their peers from among over 1,200 nominees.

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Greg A. Garbacz
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Kurt U. Campbell

SAN DIEGO –Klinedinst shareholders Kurt Campbell and Greg  Garbacz have been named 2016 Best of the Bar by the San Diego Business Journal.

Each year, the San Diego Business Journal conducts over 1,200 peer nominations to determine the very best attorneys in a wide range of practice areas in both firms and solo practices. Lawyers throughout San Diego County cast votes for peers who display the highest ethics and legal skills. After making it through peer selection, winners were announced and featured in a special Best of the Bar publication released today.

Mr. Campbell chairs Klinedinst’s Real Estate and Construction practice group, handling a wide array of cases including real estate and construction litigation and consultation, and the defense of WRAP insurance-related claims involving high-rise residential construction projects.

Mr. Garbacz chairs Klinedinst’s Employment Litigation and Counseling practice group, providing clients with a full array of legal services in the areas of employment counseling, compliance, training and litigation.

Klinedinst PC congratulates Mr. Campbell and Mr. Garbacz on their distinction as Best of the Bar. To download the supplement, please click here.

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.

The Tom Homann LGBT Law Association  (THLA) 2016 Annual Dinner is taking place on April 14, 2016. The annual dinner supports diversity and inclusion in the San Diego legal community.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst is proud to support the 2016 Tom Homann LGBT Law Association (THLA) 23rd Annual Dinner. This event will tomhomannlgbtlawassociationbe hosted at the US Grant in San Diego on April 14, 2016 to celebrate advancements in LGBT equality.

THLA is dedicated to the advancement of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues throughout California and the nation. The organization provides place for San Diego’s LGBT lawyers to network, build friendships, and develop their careers. Members are also committed to establishing and maintaining personal connections with the local law student community.

The evening will be highlighted by keynote speaker Robert Garcia, Mayor of Long Beach, California. Mr. Garcia is the youngest and first openly-gay, Latino to serve in the city of Long Beach. He has taken a leadership role in economic development, education, and technology, and previously served on the California Coastal Commission.

Klinedinst is excited to join in this effort, and pleased to support THLA and its mission. To learn more, please visit:

http://www.thla.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.

In the February, 2016 issue of Mortgage Compliance Magazine, Ian Rambarran discusses the growing importance of establishing a Single Point of Contact with borrowers in the loan servicing industry. California has already codified SPOC guidelines for loan servicers, and begun to pave the way for the industry nationwide.

SACRAMENTO – The February, 2016 edition of Mortgage Compliance Magazine features an article written by Klinedinst shareholder Ian A. Rambarran.

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Ian A. Rambarran, Esq.

In his article, “Managing Single Points of Contact Claims,” Mr. Rambarran discusses the recent trend of case law tipping in borrowers’ favor and how the provisions of Single Point of Contact guidelines can help loan servicers mitigate default risk. Mr. Rambarran outlines the SPOC rules established by the Civil Code, and how compliance can be a strong first step in avoiding potentially costly litigation.

Mr. Rambarran helps lenders navigate when and how to use a SPOC, and he argues that establishing a SPOC with borrowers is a mutually beneficial practice that will soon become the standard operating procedure for the industry nationwide.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Rambarran on the publication of this comprehensive article. To read the full article, please click here.

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 – Klinedinst is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristin n. Blake to Senior Counsel. She has been awarded this position due to her stellar work as well as recognition and appreciation by her peers and clients.

“We are proud to recognize the achievements of our distinguished Senior Counse,” said CEO and Founder John Klinedinst. “Her achievement is reflective of her hard work and commitment to representing clients, and I congratulate her on this honor.”

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Kristin N. Blake, Esq.

Kristin N. Blake is an important member of Klinedinst’s Real Estate, Construction, Land Use, Employment, and Environmental practice groups. Based in Northern California, Ms. Blake represents corporate and insurance clients in a variety of litigation involving land use, real estate professional liability, and construction. She has worked with regulatory agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board of Central Valley, and the California Environmental Protection Agency to name a few.

Klinedinst congratulates Ms. Blake on her 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 get the job done.

Klinedinst PC has announced the elevation of Daniel Agle to Shareholder. Mr. Agle handles professional liability matters.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst is very pleased to announce that Daniel S. Agle has been named shareholders of the firm.

“We are incredibly  proud to recognize the achievements of our newest shareholder,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “Dan has made significant contributions to his practice groups, while continually providing exceptional legal services to his clients. He is an incredible attorney and I congratulate him on this achievement.”

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Daniel Agle, Esq.

Daniel S. Agle is a key member of Klinedinst’s Professional Liability Group, primarily defending attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents. Mr. Agle has handled a broad range of lawsuits, including cases with potential damages exceeding $200,000,000, as well as more than fifty disciplinary matters before the Commission on Judicial Performance, the California State Bar Court, and the California Board of Accountancy. In addition to assisting his professional clients, Mr. Agle serves as General Counsel for the firm, advising the firm’s attorneys, managers, and Executive Committee members on all internal risk management matters.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Agle on his achievements. To learn more about them, as well as other shareholders of the firm, please visit:

https://www.klinedinstlaw.com/about/shareholders/

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.

Founder and CEO John D. Klinedinst was named a Finalist for the Ninth Annual Most Admired CEO Award. Published by the San Diego Business Journal, the award recognizes San Diego-area Chief Executive Officers for professional achievements and service to the community.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst Founder and CEO John D. Klinedinst was named a finalist for the 2016 Most Admired CEOs by the San Diego Business Journal. Now in its ninth year, the awards recognize San Diego leaders for their outstanding professional achievements and their contributions to the community.

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John D. Klinedinst, esq.

Every year, the San Diego Business Journal conducts an extensive survey of San Diego firms to identify outstanding and highly-revered Chief Executive Officers. After collecting nominations for Most Admired CEOs, the San Diego Business Journal evaluates all submissions and then publishes its list of finalists for the award.

“Thanks to his smart business sense and legal talent, John built this firm from the ground up,” noted Shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer, Greg Garbacz. “He’s an incredible leader and attorney, and is absolutely deserving of this recognition.”

Winners of the Most Admired CEO were announced on February 18, 2016 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego at 4:00pm. The San Diego Business Journal also handed out the following honors:

Lifetime Achievement Award
Jerry Sanders, CEO
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Exemplary Service Award
Mel Katz and Phil Blair, Executive Officers
Manpower West

Community Service Award
Joanne Pastula, President Emeritus
Junior Achievement of San Diego

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Klinedinst on this very special achievement. To learn more about the San Diego Business Journal awards, please visit:

http://www.sdbj.com/bizevents/

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.

Linda M. Toutant has joined the Klinedinst Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel. Ms. Toutant has over twenty years of business litigation experience, and assists clients in all matters of employment law.

Linda M. Toutant, Esq.
Linda M. Toutant, Esq.

LOS ANGELES – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Linda Toutant has joined as Senior Counsel in our Los Angeles office, where she will be working with clients on a wide variety of business-related litigation.

Ms. Toutant has been a business litigator for more than twenty years, practicing in all areas of civil litigation. She possesses substantial experience representing clients in class action disputes, wage and hour claims, employee classification actions, and claims alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Ms. Toutant also advises employers concerning matters of hiring, termination, promotion, testing, disability, and family accommodations and leave.

“We are thrilled to welcome Linda to our Los Angeles legal team,” said Managing Shareholder, Robert Hatem. “Linda’s legal acumen and employment law experience will be tremendous assets to our Los Angeles legal team, and we are proud to welcome her to Klinedinst.”

Ms. Toutant practices law at the trial and appellate levels in both federal and state court, and has appeared before numerous administrative tribunals, including the California Labor Commission, the Employment Development Department, the National Labor Relations Board, and many more. She will bring that experience to Klinedinst’s Business and Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, and Employment Litigation and Counseling practice groups.

Ms. Toutant attended the University of California, San Diego and graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School. To learn more about Ms. Toutant, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/linda-toutant

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.