SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – The entire Klinedinst PC family mourns the sudden loss of Donald R. McKillop and his wife Patty on May 21, 2022.
Donald R. McKillop
Don was one of the very first shareholders in the firm. In its early years, the firm went through several iterations of names, and many in the San Diego legal community recall the firm as Klinedinst, Fliehman & McKillop (or “KFM”). Don was an important part of the early leadership team, whose practice focused on construction law. Don was very involved in the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter (AGCSD), and the organization recognized him twice with its prestigious AGC President’s Award in 2007 and 2019.
After leaving the firm to start his own construction law practice, Don remained close with colleagues and friends he had made at the firm. His son, Donnie, even worked as a summer marketing intern before relocating east to begin his career coaching college athletics.
“For many years, Don was truly the heart of the firm,” said John Klinedinst, Founder and Chair Emeritus. “He was such a great supporter of our staff and a brilliant lawyer, and he was responsible for kickstarting many of our great practices in the firm. Don was and will always be an important part of the legacy of our firm.”
Klinedinst joins Don and Patty’s many other friends and families in remembering these two wonderful individuals, gone too soon.
About Klinedinst
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to welcome Haera Fronjian to its Los Angeles team.
As part of her practice, Ms. Fronjian routinely handles California cases involving personal injury, general liability litigation, and employment matters. Ms. Fronjian is frequently called upon to assist clients with employment and termination, personal injury, wrongful death, and health law matters. Throughout her practice, she has represented both plaintiffs and defendants, giving her a unique perspective and valuable insight on every matter she defends.
“We are very excited to have Haera as part of our team,” said Robert J. Hatem, Managing Shareholder of the Klinedinst Los Angeles office. “Haera’s experience in a range of liability matters within our practice groups will provide tremendous experience and value for both our professional and corporate clients.”
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to extend a warm welcome to Neeru Jindal who has joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as Senior Counsel.
Neeru Jindal
A graduate of USC Gould School of Law, Ms. Jindal has built a highly-sophisticated litigation practice, including consumer-facing disputes, finance, business disputes, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, and class action litigation.
Prior to joining Klinedinst, Ms. Jindal has handled matters involving consumer protection statutes and privacy-related laws and regulations at the state and federal level. She has defended clients in a variety of cases, including matters alleging violations of the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Telephone Consumer Protection Act, as well as state unfair and deceptive acts or practices statutes and other consumer lending statutes and regulations..
“The addition of Neeru is a tremendous complement to our expanding financial services practice,” said Robert Hatem, Managing Shareholder of the Klinedinst Los Angeles office. “Having developed deep expertise through her work with a global law firm and multinational bank, she will use her knowledge and experience to advise our clients in litigated, and non-litigated matters. We are excited to welcome Neeru to the Klinedinst team.”
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
Klinedinst is saddened by the unexpected passing of one of our beloved team members, Erica Wright. Erica was a shining light who worked in our Sacramento team, who always had a ready smile and faced the world with enthusiasm and grace.
All of her colleagues are grieving her loss. We join others in remembering Erica, and are thinking of her family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
About Klinedinst
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
This year’s class is the largest number of Klinedinst lawyers ever recognized by the publication.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Super Lawyers® has published its annual list of San Diego Super Lawyers, which features a record number of Klinedinst lawyers for 2022.
Super Lawyers is a publication that annually recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
Klinedinst attorneys recognized this year in San Diego Super Lawyers include:
Every year, Super Lawyers publishes several “top lists” that honors the lawyers that received the highest number of votes from their peers.
Super Lawyers® also released its 2022 list of Rising Stars. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are ever featured in the Rising Stars list. Klinedinst lawyers named to Rising Stars include:
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
Five of Klinedinst’s California attorneys have been promoted to Shareholder. The new Shareholders include Kristin N. Blake of Sacramento, Emily J. Atherton of Los Angeles, Dan Lawton of San Diego, James D. Snyder of San Diego, and W. Jason Scott of Sacramento.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristin N. Blake, Emily J. Atherton, Dan Lawton, James D. Snyder, and W. Jason Scott to Shareholder. The firm’s newest Shareholders are located throughout California and handle a wide array of practice areas, including transactional and M&A, corporate securities, financial services, intellectual property, product liability, professional liability, construction, appellate, and employment matters.
Kristin N. Blake
Kristin N. Blake is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Construction, Land Use, Employment, and Environmental practice groups. Based in Sacramento, Ms. Blake regularly represents corporate and insurance clients in litigation involving land use, real estate, professional liability, and construction. She has worked with a wide-range of regulatory agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board of Central Valley, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Ms. Blake contributes to the legal community as a member of the California Lawyers Association, the Sacramento County Bar Association, and Women Lawyers of Sacramento.
Emily J. Atherton
Emily J. Atherton is a Shareholder based out of Los Angeles who helps clients in a variety of practice areas, including employment litigation, product liability, premises liability, asbestos litigation, construction defect litigation, and general liability matters. She has worked on cases involving allegations of design, manufacturing, and warning defects, as well as class action litigation and PAGA claims. She works tirelessly for her clients in matters concerning harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and wage and hour issues. Ms. Atherton is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section.
Dan Lawton
Dan Lawton brings over 30 years of experience in civil trial work, complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, as well as civil appeals. He is a Certified Legal Specialist in Appellate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization. From his office in San Diego, Mr. Lawton works regularly with both corporate and individual clients, including pharmaceutical companies, life sciences companies, landowners and property developers, bankers, politicians, professional athletes and coaches, attorneys, accountants, entrepreneurs, and entertainers. He helps counsel clients on cases involving patent infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret theft, unfair competition, defamation, and business torts. Mr. Lawton has been recognized since 2009 by San DiegoSuper Lawyers in the primary practice area of intellectual property litigation. He is a member of San Diego County Bar Association’s Appellate Courts Committee and the Editorial Board for California Litigation, the official publication for California Lawyer’s Association.
James D. Snyder
James D. Snyder is the lead Shareholder of Klinedinst’s Corporate Transactional and Securities, Privacy and Data Security, and Mergers and Acquisitions practice groups. He and his team advise business clients, from startups to large multinational business enterprises, on legal and regulatory business matters, in many instances as Outside General Counsel. James represents clients on U.S. and cross border M&A, data privacy and security, business financing and investment portfolios, corporate structuring, SaaS and software licensing matters, and intellectual property transactions. Mr. Snyder has been at the forefront of data privacy, advising clients on the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
W. Jason Scott
W. Jason Scott practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, as well as financial products and services. He works with the firm’s corporate clients, focusing primarily on business, professional liability, and land use/environmental issues. Located in Sacramento, Mr. Scott represents professionals and entities in a wide array of liability, contract, and appellate matters. He has tremendous experience defending contractors and utilities in construction defect litigation, including premises liability, construction site injury, and general litigation matters. He also has involvement litigating disputes concerning land use and environmental issues, such as eminent domain, inverse condemnation, and soil and ground water contamination. Mr. Scott served in the United States Navy as a diver from 1992-1996, earning several medals, awards, and honors.
To learn more about each of our newest Shareholders, please visit:
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
Klinedinst PC announces the promotion of Tara R. Burd to Senior Counsel and Andrew J. Londerholm to Counsel. These two award-winning advocates are being recognized for their legal acumen, their commitment to client service, and their substantial contributions to the firm.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst is pleased to announce the latest promotion of Tara R. Burd to Senior Counsel and Andrew J. Londerholm to Counsel. These attorneys have been recognized for their stellar legal work by both peers and clients.
Tara R. Burd
Tara R. Burd has extensive experience in probate and trust litigation and centers her practice on complex trust litigation, probate avoidance estate planning, probate administration, and professional liability defense. Ms. Burd works with clients to reduce or eliminate the risk of litigation, as well as advise trustees in multi-faceted administrations or disputes. Ms. Burd has been named a Rising Star in San Diego Super Lawyers® for Estate & Trust Litigation since 2017. A native of San Diego, Ms. Burd earned her earned her law degree from California Western School of Law. She is also active in her community, volunteering for the California Lawyers Association, Probate Attorneys of San Diego, and the San Diego County Bar Association.
Andrew J. Londerholm
Andrew J. Londerholm focuses his practice on residential and commercial construction litigation, as well as general liability litigation. He has a successful record of litigating public and private construction disputes for developers, general contractors, design experts, and subcontractors. Additionally, Mr. Londerholm has considerable experience working with residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including high-rise, infill, mid-rise, and major condominium conversion projects. Mr. Londerholm was selected as a 2021 Rising Star by San Diego Super Lawyers® for Construction Litigation. He is also a member of the California Lawyers Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and LEAD San Diego.
Congratulations to Ms. Burd and Mr. Londerholm on their promotions. To learn more about each attorney, please visit: https://klinedinstlaw.com/profiles
About Klinedinst
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
Natasha Mayat
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst PC welcomes attorney Natasha Mayat to its office in San Diego. Ms. Mayat’s practice primarily focuses on general liability and professional liability.
Prior to joining Klinedinst, Ms. Mayat worked as a litigation associate at a local San Diego law firm, developing her general and professional liability practice. Ms. Mayat earned her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Lawand has worked for the Thomas Jefferson Law Review as a Staff Associate and Business Editor, as well as a Teaching Assistant for the Remedies course. She has also earned a number of CALI Awards, including those for Civil Procedure and Remedies courses.
In law school, Ms. Mayat participated in a study abroad program in Hangzhou, China. Her career has benefited from this experience by allowing her to connect with a wide range of people inside an entirely different legal community.
Ms. Mayat is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, but now calls San Diego her home.
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
The 2022 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers® has just been published, featuring Klinedinst shareholders Greg Garbacz and Kevin Gramling in this year’s edition. Each year, Southern California Super Lawyers publishes its guide to the top 5% of practicing attorneys who exemplify the very best of their profession.
Super Lawyers® publishes an annual list of top attorneys across Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. According to estimates from the State Bar of California, this area alone is home to over 100,000 practicing attorneys. Every year, Super Lawyers assembles nominations, peer-provided feedback, and independent research to identify the very “best of the best” in the region.
Greg Garbacz
In 2022, Super Lawyers singled out Greg Garbacz for his work in the field of Employment and Labor law. An experienced trial attorney and litigator, Mr. Garbacz also serves as the Chief People Officer of Klinedinst. He represents clients in employment matters, business/class actions, professional liability/securities disputes, and real estate/housing discrimination litigation. Mr. Garbacz is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a highly-respected national advocacy group dedicated to the preservation of the right to trial by jury. Mr. Garbacz was first featured by Super Lawyers in 2004.
Kevin Gramling
Southern California Super Lawyers recognized Kevin Gramling for his work in Personal Injury-General: Defense and Product Liability. Mr. Gramling previously served as the Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Irvine office, and founded the firm’s first office in Orange County in 2000. Mr. Gramling has extensive experience defending transportation, product liability, premises liability, mold and indoor air quality, environmental, and construction defect claims. He is active in the community, and was named Orange County Father of the Year by the American Diabetes Association in 2017. Gramling is also a member of ABOTA, an invitation-only organization whose members are the most experienced trial lawyers and judges in the country.
Klinedinst congratulates both attorneys on this special honor. To learn more about Mr. Garbacz, please visit:
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – Klinedinst announced today that it has once again become a National Corporate Donor for Toys for Tots. This marks the 12th consecutive year the firm has supported the US Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, which delivers holiday cheer to children across the country.
Klinedinst serves as a National Corporate Donor for the 2021 Toys for Tots program.
Toys for Tots dates back to 1947, when Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks and his wife were looking for a way to help kids in need for the holidays. Upon learning that no organization was setup to help distribute toys to children, Hendricks, who worked at Warner Bros. enlisted the help of friends in Hollywood, as well as local area Marines, to collect and distribute 5,000 toys that first year.
Following the success of the first year’s toy drive, the Commandant directed all Marine Reserve units to launch their own Toys for Tots campaigns in their communities. One of their most famous proponents was Walt Disney, who designed a poster featuring Toys for Tots’ iconic train logo that is still in use. Today, Toys for Tots is active in over 800 communities, helping to bring holiday cheer to disadvantaged children across all fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
In 2021, the organization continues to face unprecedented pressure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to rising prices for toys and gifts, supply chain issues and drop-off closures have created additional challenges, particularly on the the Foundation’s signature toy collection program.
“The truth is, we have a critical shortage of toys going into the Christmas season,” said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. “Many American families are struggling to make ends meet, and many parents will be unable to provide even a single gift for their children this Christmas,” without the help of Toys for Tots, its donors, and its volunteers.
To help encourage toy donations in the midst of a pandemic, Toys for Tots is encouraging individuals to participate in its virtual ”Fill the Box” toy drive. Donors can experience the same joy of giving by selecting a toy online, purchasing it, and then placing the hand-picked toy in a virtual collection box. Toys are organized by age, and Toys for Tots will use the donation in areas where the need is greatest. For those that prefer to give a physical toy, Toys for Tots is also collecting toys locally from hundreds of toy box locations.
Klinedinst is proud to support Toys for Tots on behalf of our clients and colleagues, and encourages everyone to do the same here. To learn more about Toys for Tots, please visit:
Klinedinst is the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the West, handling matters in California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.
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