Klinedinst PC

Klinedinst is proud to be supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation during the 2014 holiday season. Since 2010, the firm has been a National Corporate Donor, making donations to the program on behalf of its clients and employees. Funds raised by Toys for Tots provide toys, books, and holiday presents for millions of children whose parents may be ill or struggling financially.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst PC is pleased to once again be named a 2014 National Corporate Donor of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

“2014 marks our fifth straight year of supporting Toys for Tots, on behalf of our clients and employees” noted John D. Klinedinst, CEO and Founder of Klinedinst. “This program fills such an important role, delivering presents and books to children who may not have much to celebrate this holiday season. When it comes to holiday cheer, no one delivers it better than the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation”

Since 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed over 470 million toys to over 220 million children across the country.  A top-rated charity, 97% of every donation made to Toys for Tots goes directly to the purchase of toys, books, and other gifts. Only 3% is spent on fundraising expenses, and no funds donated go to pay for salaries or other manpower costs. This ratio earned the Foundation a ranking of #77 in the 2013 Philanthropy 400, published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Marine Toys for Tots is also an accredited charity by meeting all 20 Standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

“We are pleased that Klinedinst has re-enlisted as a national corporate donor of the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Major Bill Grein, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Through the support of Klinedinst and other national donors, we are gearing up to bring joy this holiday season to nearly 7 million kids whose parents may be ill or struggling financially. We are truly thankful for all of the support.”

Klinedinst first became a National Corporate Donor in 2010. The firm is the only law firm in the country to provide support at the National Corporate Donor level. To learn more about the 2014 National Corporate Donors, or to learn more about the Toys for Tots program, 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 get the job done.

New logo, website, and branding designed to reinforce firm’s role as “problem solvers” for business.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst today launched its refreshed brand. The refresh branding includes a new logo, a cutting-edge website, and a new “Klinedinst. Problem Solved” messaging campaign.

“This is a long overdue refresh that has been in development for the past year,” remarked John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “The last time we updated our logo was nearly 14 years ago, before 9/11 or the Great Recession. Both our clients and our firm have grown and evolved, and it was vital that our branding reflect that evolution.”

The new branding includes a striking new logo that modernizes the firm’s previous logo. “Our goal was not to completely wipe the slate clean with a logo that many clients had become accustomed to seeing,” noted Klinedinst. “This is much more of an evolution in our look.” The new logo changes color from green to navy blue, and updates the “Klinedinst Attorneys at Law” to simply “Klinedinst Attorneys.”

In addition, the set of lines in the upper right of the logo that formed a border have disappeared. “From a design perspective, we wanted to set the new logo free,” added Klinedinst. “The boundary lines in the lower left still form a foundation, representing the backstop that we provide to clients as their trusted legal advisor. However, the lines that created the upper boundary are no more. Just as no enterprise wants restrictions placed on their growth, we believed our logo shouldn’t have any limitations, either.”

The brand refresh is accompanied by a  website that provides a new look and feel, while increasing internal collaboration. The new website includes a Content Management System that multiple departments can refresh and update in real-time. The website also features a responsive design, mobile capability, improved print functionality, improved navigation, and the ability to add video content.

To view the new Klinedinst brand and website, please visit:

https://www.klinedinstlaw.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.

SANTA ANA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that Santa Ana shareholder Bonnie Lutz has been elected Chair of the American Bar Association’s TIPS (Tort, Trial, and Insurance Practice Section) Animal Law Committee. Ms. Lutz was sworn in today as Chair-Elect for the 2014-2015 term on Friday, August 8th at the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Boston. She will assume her role as Chair of the committee one year later (2015-2016 term), followed by her role as Past-Chair the following year.

Ms. Lutz has been a long-time defender of veterinarians in litigation and administrative actions in addition to providing general counsel services for humane societies throughout California. Bonnie also assists other animal rescue organizations and occasionally defends owner in dangerous dog hearings. Due to her unique practice areas, she has extensive knowledge of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act and the laws which regulate humane societies.

“We are very proud of Bonnie and her new role as chair of the Animal Law Committee,” stated John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “She is incredibly passionate about her work, and has carved such a unique practice for herself in this field. Her experience and community work make her a go-to attorney in the animal law field, and we know she will do an outstanding job leading this respected ABA committee.”

Klinedinst PC congratulates Ms. Lutz on being elected Chair of the ABA TIPS Animal Law Committee. For more information on Ms. Lutz, visit:

www.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.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst PC announces that two Sacramento attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Northern California Super Lawyers®. Natalie P. Vance was featured in the Super Lawyers list, while Ian A. Rambarran was singled out as one of the publication’s Rising Stars for 2014.

Super Lawyers compiles an annual list of outstanding attorneys in regions across the country. Attorneys featured in the magazine have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The publication also issues its annual list of Rising Stars, highlighting the very best attorneys in the region who are under 40 years of age, or have been practicing law for 10 years or less.

When deciding which attorneys to feature, Super Lawyers uses a rigorous, multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, attorney-led research evaluation, and peer reviews by practice areas. No more than 5% of the lawyers in California ever make it into Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state are selected as Rising Stars.

Ms. Vance was highlighted by Super Lawyers for the sixth straight year for her work in Professional Liability: Defense. She was first recognized as a Rising Star in 2009, and was then featured in the Super Lawyers list in every Northern California Super Lawyers edition published since 2010.

Mr. Rambarran was recognized as a Rising Star in the Business/Corporate sector for the sixth consecutive year. He has been included as one of Northern California’s Rising Stars since 2009.

“Natalie and Ian’s inclusion in Super Lawyers is a true testament to their legal skills,” noted John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “In the ever-crowded Northern California legal market, their dedication to clients and their legal acumen has helped them rise to the top. Both Natalie and Ian are very deserving of this recognition, and we congratulate them on the honor.”

To learn more about each of Ms. Vance and Mr. Rambarran, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

And to learn more about the Northern California edition of Super Lawyers, please visit:

www.superlawyers.com/california-northern

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, along with members of USLAW NETWORK, a global network of more than 100 independent, defense-based law firms across the country, have teamed up to support this year’s Special Olympics 2014 USA Games in New Jersey. To date, those efforts have raised over $200,000 for the event.

Every four years, Special Olympics conducts a National Summer Games in the United States that includes athletes from all 52 U.S. Programs. The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games is hosted this time around by New Jersey, and will take place June 14-21, 2014. Nearly 3,500 athletes will compete in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports, with the support of 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and 70,000 family members, friends and spectators.

Since 2011, USLAW has actively partnered with the 2014 Games as USLAW’s national benefiting charity. Its members and clients have been participating in the network’s $2014 CHALLENGE, raising to date over $206,000 for the event.

Klinedinst PC is proud to be a supporter of the Special Olympics 2014 USA Games.

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.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that associate Lindsey N. Casillas  has joined the Sacramento office of Klinedinst PC. Ms. Casillas will be assisting clients with matters involving business, intellectual property, and professional liability.

Ms. Casillas joins the firm with experience representing both public and private clients in an assortment of litigation and transactional matters, including contracts, professional liability, employment, FDCPA, TCPA, personal injury, business, real property, and intellectual property cases. Ms. Casillas is proficient in seeing civil cases through the litigation process, from intake to resolution, and advising clients regarding available options. She is also uniquely experienced in trademark registration and patent prosecution.

“We are very thrilled to have Lindsey join our Sacramento team,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “Lindsey’s unique legal background will be a terrific asset for our Northern California clients needing effective handling of business, intellectual property, and professional liability matters.”

Ms. Casillas earned her Juris Doctorate degree with an Intellectual Property concentration from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Ms. Casillas is passionate about advancing technologies, the protection of rights, and helping clients achieve their objectives. Ms. Casillas is a member of the State Bar of California, and is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of California as well as the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern United States District Courts of California, and is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She is also the President of Capital Swing Dancers, a local non-profit social organization dedicated to promoting California’s state dance, west coast swing, and encouraging good fellowship.

The firm proudly welcomes Lindsey Casillas to the Sacramento office. To learn more about Ms. Casillas, visit:

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 is pleased to announce that eight shareholders have been named to the 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers® list, making it the largest Super Lawyers class in the firm’s history.

The eight individuals featured in Southern California Super Lawyers include (in alphabetical order):

• Kurt U. Campbell (Construction Litigation: Business)
• James D. Crosby (Business Litigation)
• Greg A. Garbacz (Employment & Labor)
• Kevin J. Gramling (Personal Injury – Products: Defense)
• John D. Klinedinst (Business/Corporate)
• Arthur S. Moreau (Business/Corporate); and

“This is a tremendous honor for the firm and our eight award recipients,” noted Natalie Vance, Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Sacramento office, and a past honoree in Northern California Super Lawyers. “This recognition demonstrates the exceptional talent in our firm, the diversity of legal experience, and the high regard for these attorneys in the legal community.”

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

Lawyers from Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego were asked to nominate fellow attorneys who embody excellence in the legal profession. Attorneys nominated then go through a patented, multiphase selection process which consists of a rigorous evaluation and research phase, and vetting before an attorney-led review committee before being announced. Klinedinst congratulates all eight attorneys on this special recognition.

To learn more about each of these award-winning attorneys, please visit:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/

And to review the digital edition of 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers, please visit:

digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/lxsl14#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 get the job done.

SAN DIEGO – Klinedinst and CBIZ MHM, LLC have announced a joint series of seminars called the 2014 HR Update. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th in Irvine, and Wednesday, February 12th in San Diego, the 2014 HR Update will cover important updates to the federal and California employment laws, as well as the Affordable Care Act.

Speakers will include Gregg Landers, Consulting Services at CBIZ MHN, LLC, Doug Gwilliam, Benefits and Insurance at CBIZ MHN, LLC, and Natalie Vance, Employment Attorney and Shareholder at Klinedinst PC. The Irvine seminar will feature additional speakers Debbie Cooper, Attest & Tax at CBIZ MHN, and Valorie Aguilar, HR Director at Qual-Pro Corporation.

Each seminar will focus on case updates and new laws relating to minimum wage, discrimination, retaliation, leaves of absences, and more. The Affordable Care Act will also be covered, with a legislative update on the law, new compliance regulations, and the new tax that will be applied to the 2013 tax returns.

The program is suitable for any professional who has human resources as part of their reporting structure, including owners, presidents, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and controllers.

“We are very excited once again to be teaming up with our friends at CBIZ,” said Greg Garbacz, Chief Strategy Officer of Klinedinst. “This seminar series will touch on many hot topics in the industry, and is an excellent opportunity for employers to make sure they are up-to-date and well-prepared for the new employment laws that just took effect.”

Registration to attend the seminar is $50. Attendees will receive 1.5 hours of CPE credit for attending, and food will be served at each location.

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 – This holiday season, Klinedinst PC has once again become a National Corporate Donor of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

“We are thrilled to announce Klinedinst has officially become a 2013 national corporate donor of the Marine Toys for Tots Campaign,” said retired Marine Major Bill Grein, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Thanks to the firm’s unwavering support, as well as the support of our other major donors, Toys for Tots will be able to provide presents to millions of children living in poverty in our country.”

Since 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed nearly 470 million toys to more than 216 million children across the country. Last year alone, the organization distributed over 16.8 million gifts to 7 million kids.

According to the Foundation, 97% of every donation goes directly to the purchase of toys, books, and other gifts. Only 3% is spent on fundraising expenses, and no funds donated go to pay for salaries or other manpower costs. This ratio earned the Foundation a ranking of #77 in the 2013 Philanthropy 400, published by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Marine Toys for Tots is also an accredited charity by meeting all 20 Standards of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance.

“On behalf of our employees and our clients, we are thrilled to once again support the Toys for Tots campaign,” noted John D. Klinedinst, Founder and CEO of Klinedinst PC. “When you think of true holiday spirit, no one delivers it better (and to those who need it most) than the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. We salute the work of the organization and its volunteers, who truly make a difference in the lives of millions of children.”

2013 marks the fourth year that Klinedinst has been a National Corporate Donor. The firm is the only law firm in the country to provide support at the National Corporate Donor level.

To learn more about the 2013 National Corporate Donors, or to learn more about the Toys for Tots program, 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 get the job done.

SACRAMENTO – Klinedinst is pleased to announce that business litigator Michael W. Carruth has joined its Sacramento office as an associate. Mr. Carruth’s practice focuses on business litigation, general liability, complex litigation, construction, and professional liability.

Prior to joining Klinedinst, Mr. Carruth handled complex civil litigation cases including wildfire, environmental, breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, class actions, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and product liability actions. He also has extensive experience in construction litigation, representing contractors, architects, and subcontractors in multi-party construction defect matters. He has both defended and sought relief on behalf of businesses and individuals in all phases of litigation in state and federal courts.

“We are pleased to have Michael’s talent and experience now part of the Sacramento office,” said Natalie Vance, Managing Shareholder of Klinedinst Sacramento. “His legal background will be a great addition to our team, and an excellent resource to our corporate clients right away.”

Mr. Carruth earned his Juris Doctorate from Baylor Law School, where he was a member of the Order of the Barristers and the 2005 Recipient of the Charles S. Petty Law and Medicine Award. He also served as a judicial extern to the Honorable David Kelton of the Dallas County 44th District Court. Mr. Carruth is also a graduate of Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in history.

Mr. Carruth is licensed to practice in both California and Texas. He is a member of the Sacramento County Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel, and the J. Reuben Clark Society.

Klinedinst PC welcomes Michael W. Carruth to the Sacramento office. To learn more about Mr. Carruth, click on:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/michaelcarruth/

About Klinedinst

Klinedinst PC has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. The firm and its attorneys are engaged in litigation and transactional law practice throughout California, serving clients from offices in San Diego, Santa Ana, Los Angeles, andSacramento. For more information about the firm, please visit Klinedinst’s comprehensive website atwww.klinedinstlaw.com.