The Labor and Employment Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association asked Klinedinst Shareholder Greg Garbacz to be a panelist at their recent seminar. He discussed opening strategies in employment mediation negotiations.

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Greg A. Garbacz, Esq.

LOS ANGELES – Klinedinst Shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer Greg Garbacz was a panelist at a recent seminar discussing opening strategies in employment mediation negotiations at the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). Mr. Garbacz was a featured speaker at this symposium presented by the Labor and Employment Law Section of the LACBA on September 9, 2015.

Mr. Garbacz, along with fellow panelists Ronald W. Makarem and Michael D. Young, offered attendees plaintiff’s and defendant’s perspectives on various opening strategies for mediation in this seminar entitled, “Boneheaded or Brilliant – Strategies for Opening Negotiations in Employment Mediation.” Mr. Garbacz weighed the cost and benefits of competing tactics, and advised on relative merits of each.

The LACBA hosts many events to help attorneys and business owners stay ahead of important changes to state and federal statutes, while also facilitating and encouraging networking among members. The Labor and Employment Law Section dedicates its efforts to improving employee relations for businesses and workers, and helping attorneys keep up with developments in employment law.

Attendees of this event were eligible to receive CLE credit. To learn more about this event, please visit:

www.lacba.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.

Klinedinst Attorney Thomas Daugherty presented an Employment Law Webinar on preventing class actions. The webinar, “Class Dismissed! Stopping Class Action Lawsuits Before They Happen,” was delivered on August 11, and August 13, 2015.

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Thomas E. Daugherty, Esq.

SAN DIEGO – Thomas Daugherty hosted a webinar discussing the causes of class action lawsuits, and the best ways employers can avoid them.  As part of Klinedinst’s ongoing KPC Employment Law Webinar Series, Mr. Daugherty provided attendees with practical guidance and tips on preventing class action litigation.

California employers must comply with a myriad of intersecting state and federal laws, and a simple clerical error can quickly lead to a potentially devastating and expensive class action lawsuit. In the gig economy, it has become increasingly difficult for employers to navigate the pitfalls that can lead to a class action lawsuit. Mr. Daugherty’s webinar addressed typical issues raised in employee class actions and the top ways for employers to prevent common mistakes and taking affirmative, preventative actions.

Mr. Daugherty provided attendees with specific tips to avoid a costly class action suit, while also warning against some of the common pitfalls that leave businesses subject to class action litigation.  Some of the covered topics included:

  • Overtime violations;
  • Rest and meal break violations;
  • Wage statement violations;
  • Reimbursement violations;
  • Misclassification violations;
  • Binding arbitration agreements; and
  • Severance releases.

Due to growing demand for this webinar series, Klinedinst was excited to offer Mr. Daugherty’s webinar, “Class Dismissed! Stopping Class Action Lawsuits Before They Happen” twice, on August 11, 2015, and August 13, 2015.

Klinedinst congratulates Mr. Daugherty on his excellent presentations.

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.

Three Klinedinst attorneys have been named Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. Shareholders Natalie Vance and Ian Rambarran, along with Associate Michael Carruth were ranked by the publication among the very best attorneys in Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst attorneys Natalie P. Vance, Ian A. Rambarran, and Michael W. Carruth have been named Top Lawyers in Sacramento Magazine.

Each year, Sacramento Magazine conducts peer nominations from all licensed attorneys in Sacramento to determine the very best attorneys in 53 legal specialties. After making it through several rounds of voting, the top vote-getters in each practice area were announced and featured in a special Top Lawyers section of the August 2015 issue.

Ms. Vance was recognized in the General Litigation section of this year’s Top Lawyer List. Mr. Carruth was awarded for his practice in Commercial Litigation, and Mr. Rambarran received two awards, for Construction and for Business/Corporate Law.

Klinedinst PC congratulates Ms. Vance, Mr. Rambarran, and Mr. Carruth on their distinction as Top Lawyers for 2015. To view Sacramento Magazine, please visit:

http://www.sacmag.com//

For more information about these outstanding 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.

Bonnie Lutz, Shareholder with Klinedinst PC, was named the Chair of the Animal Law Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association. Ms. Lutz has become a leading statewide authority in animal law; she will serve as chair of the Animal Law Committee through August of 2016.

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Bonnie Lutz, Esq.

SANTA ANA – Klinedinst Shareholder Bonnie Lutz was named Chair of the Animal Law Committee of the Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) at the annual meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA). Ms. Lutz has been on the committee since it began in 2004, and will serve as Chair through August, 2016.

A renowned authority in animal law, Ms. Lutz has built a respected practice working with veterinarians, animal shelters, and other organizations. Before becoming an attorney, Ms. Lutz spent many years as a public health microbiologist for the Orange County Health Department, and owned a medical device manufacturing company.

“Bonnie is an all-star in the animal law planet,” said Kevin Gramling, Managing Shareholder of the Santa Ana office. “This position recognizes the outstanding effort Bonnie has put in over the past 15 years building her animal law practice.  We could not be more proud of her and her accomplishments.”

In addition to representing veterinarians and animal shelters, Ms. Lutz frequently speaks at conferences and seminars held by the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (SCVMA), the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), and VetPartners, as well as speaking to veterinary and law students.

Klinedinst congratulates Bonnie Lutz on this achievement.

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.

Ian A. Rambarran of Klinedinst PC was a featured panelist at the 20th Anniversary Western States Loan Servicing Conference. Hosted by the California Mortgage Bankers Association, Mr. Rambarran spoke to conference attendees on evolving issues involving bankruptcy and litigation. 

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Ian A. Rambarran, Esq.

SAN DIEGO – Sacramento Shareholder Ian A. Rambarran spoke at the California Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) annual conference, taking place August 2-4, 2015 in San Diego. Mr. Rambarran was a featured Bankruptcy and Litigation panelist, offering insight on litigation strategy and lending and loan servicing law.

Now in its 60th year, California MBA is a leading statewide advocate for the residential and commercial real estate finance industry. Part of the group’s mission is the promotion fair and ethical lending practices through a wide range of educational programs, services and industry publications.

To that end, California MBA annually hosts the Western States Loan Servicing Conference, bringing together leaders in all areas of real estate finance. This year marked the 20th anniversary of the conference, which was held for the first time in San Diego at the Westin Gaslamp.

Mr. Rambarran was invited to discuss litigation strategies for loan servicing companies, as well as recent legal changes affecting lenders and loan servicing professionals. An experienced litigator in Klinedinst’s Sacramento office, Mr. Rambarran regularly counsels clients regarding lending and loan servicing law. Mr. Rambarran offered guidance to conference attendees on how to implement the provisions of new legislation, and how best to secure one’s legal position in this complex industry.

To learn more about Mr. Rambarran, please visit:

https://www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/ian-rambarran

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 Arthur Moreau have been named Top Attorney by The Daily Transcript. Recognized in the category of Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Mr. Campbell and Mr. Moreau were selected by their peers from among over 1,200 nominees.

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Arthur S. Moreau
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Kurt U. Campbell

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst shareholders Kurt U. Campbell and Arthur S. Moreau have been named Top Attorneys in Real Estate and Construction Litigation by The Daily Transcript.

Each year, The Daily Transcript conducts over 1,200 peer nominations to determine the very best attorneys in private, corporate, academic, and government practice in San Diego County in various practice areas. After making it through several rounds of peer voting, the top 10 finalists in each practice area were announced and featured in a special Top Attorneys publication released today.

Mr. Campbell and Mr. Moreau are co-chairs of Klinedinst’s Real Estate and Construction practice group. They handle a wide array of cases including real estate and construction litigation and consultation, and have become widely-known for their defense of WRAP insurance-related claims involving high-rise residential construction projects.

Klinedinst PC congratulates Mr. Campbell and Mr. Moreau on their distinction as Top Attorneys for 2015. To view The Daily Transcript Top Attorneys feature, please visit:

http://www.sddt.com/topattorneys

And for more information on Mr. Campbell and Mr. Moreau, please click on:

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.

Employment attorney Thomas E. Daugherty spoke at the Annual Federal Defender Administrative Officer Conference on July 28, 2015 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

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Thomas E. Daugherty, Esq.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst Attorney Thomas E. Daugherty was invited to address the Annual Federal Defender Administrative Officer Conference on July 28, 2015 at the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel. Mr. Daugherty offered key tips on best practices in employment law.

This yearly event was hosted by the Defender Services Office, the national organization that provides free legal defense as provisioned by Sixth Amendment to the Constitution. Locally, the Federal Defenders of San Diego provides counsel and other legal services to those in need of legal defense but without the means to pay for it.

Mr. Daugherty shared his insight on current practices and developments in employment law.  He discussed current employment discrimination laws, recent EEOC “Hot Button” issues, recognizing, evaluating and responding appropriately to discriminatory conduct, and proper documentation.

To learn more about Thomas Daugherty, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/thomas-daugherty

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 and USLAW partnered to organize a dinner event at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club during the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Forum for Motor Carrier General Counsel. This conference took place July 19-22, 2015.

USLAW is an international organization composed of nearly 100 independent, full practice firms with roots in civil litigation, including more than 6,000 attorneys covering the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Member firms and attorneys practice in all areas of law, including transportation litigation.

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Kevin J. Gramling, Esq.

“It is always great to catch up with trucking companies and their counsel, and there is no better place to do that than on the beach in La Jolla” noted Kevin J. Gramling, a transportation attorney who manages Klinedinst’s Santa Ana office. “We’re very appreciative to our friends at USLAW Network for not only stepping up as sponsor of the ATA conference, but for taking the lead in making this after-hours event such a huge success.”

Mr. Gramling is a member of the firm’s Transportation Practice Group, representing transportation companies in catastrophic accidents, property damage, and employment litigation throughout California and the US.

The host organization, the ATA, is a network of professionals in the trucking industry, including many shipping companies as well as attorneys that represent them. Events like this are organized by the ATA to promote networking, organize interests, and disseminate new information.

Klinedinst was proud to sponsor this USLAW Dinner for the ATA Forum.  To learn more about USLAW, please visit their website:

http://web.uslaw.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.

As part of its commitment to the San Diego business community, Klinedinst has formally announced plans to expand its presence in downtown San Diego. The expanded space will occupy 29,000 square feet of Class A space at 501 W Broadway, with expected completion later this year.

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Klinedinst is expanding its office at 501 W Broadway in downtown San Diego

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst has announced plans to  expand its law office in downtown San Diego, increasing its footprint to 29,000 SF.

The newly-expanded space will feature state-of-the-art conference facilities, improved access to multiple floors, and energy-saving fixtures throughout the office.

Klinedinst has been a longtime customer in the building at 501 W Broadway. Formerly known as the Koll Center, the building is a Class A office structure which has earned Energy Star and LEED GOLD certifications. Located steps away from both state and federal courthouses, the building also offers convenient access to the freeways, as well as Amtrak and San Diego Trolley stops.

This latest expansion reaffirms the law firm’s commitment to San Diego’s growing business community. “The downtown business landscape is poised for incredible growth,” noted Art Moreau, Chief Operating Officer, “and we are pleased to be expanding our downtown footprint at 501 West Broadway.”

Construction on the expanded space is expected to begin in Summer 2015, with expected completion by late 2015.

 

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’s Corporate and Securities group recently helped secure financing for an online business lender. The transaction involved a public company domiciled overseas investing in the peer-to-peer financing platform.

Klinedinst PC advised LiftForward, Inc., a leading online lender to small and medium-sized businesses, in its successful Series A Preferred Stock financing round. LiftForward raised $2.3M of capital from a prominent Guernsey-domiciled public company. Klinedinst attorneys including John Klinedinst represented LiftForward in all phases of the transaction.

More information on the transaction is available at:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/09/prweb12194006.htm

Klinedinst congratulates our attorneys on closing this transaction for their client.

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.