Neil Bruce Klein

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Admiralty / Maritime
    28 years
  • 30% Business
    23 years
  • 30% Employment / Labor
    18 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • McKasson & Klein LLP
    2211 Michelson Drive, Suite 320
    Irvine, CA 92612
    Office: 949-724-0206
    Fax: 949-724-0201
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Languages Spoken

  • Dutch
  • English

About Me

Photos (4)

Videos (0)

Born in South Africa. Served articles under British tradition and worked as solicitor in Johannesburg. Joined forces with John McKasson as founding partner of... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent Service”

Posted by: Maria, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Neil was excellent. We are a European Based Company and the Legal advice that Neil offered was very helpful. I would definitely refer Neil to all my... more
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5 star rating

“What a gem!”

Posted by: Melanie McCarthy, President, ResourceXperts, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Neil Klein was instrumental in helping me to start my IT Staffing services firm in 2001 and for laying the legal foundations of our practices. He... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Michael Robert Fischer

Neil is a recognized leader in the field of admiralty law. His counsel to maritime interests throughout the world has earned him an uparalleled... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Fischer , Irvine (CA), About 2 years ago
Calvin Chian-Sin Yap

You cannot go wrong with Neil Klein. He is knowledgeable, meticulous, responsive, honest, aggressive and cost conscious. I have known Neil for over... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Calvin Yap , Irvine (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Neil Bruce Klein was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1989 02/10/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at McKasson & Klein LLP 1998–present
Walsh Donovan Lindh & Keech LLP 1994–1998
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Natal University, Pietermaritzburg Law 1977

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Corporate Attorney OC Metro - AVVO 2011
Top Corporate Attorney OC Metro - AVVO 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member International Bar Association 2007-present
Proctor Member U.S. Maritime Law Association 1990-present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Being "Found in District" Under Rule B Attachments Maritime Executive 2011
Rule D Arrests Maritime Executive 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Your Foreign Client is Sued in U.S. - Now What? Florida Bar - 9th Annual International Litigation & Arbitration Conference 2011
Shipping in New Financial Era - How to Recover your Property under Rule D International Maritime Law Conference - Connecticut 2010
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