Israel is an experienced commercial and class action litigator, representing domestic and international individuals and entities in courts throughout the State of New York and in arbitrations across the United States. Israel is a formidable attorney with an impressive record of success, obtaining millions of dollars for his clients. Notably, following one of Israel’s recent class action lawsuits, the City of New York dismissed and refunded $26 million in invalid parking tickets. Israel is regularly quoted by the media, including Fox News and the New York Post, and has been selected to the Super Lawyers Metro New York Rising Stars List in 2018 and 2019.
Prior to joining Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP, Israel practiced commercial and class action litigation with another New York City law firm, served as law clerk to the Honorable Martin G. Cronin (New Jersey Superior Court, Essex County), and acted as a New Jersey Superior Court trained mediator. Israel also completed internships with the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco (formerly sitting on the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, currently sitting on the United Stated Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit), former Councilman David G. Greenfield (New York City Council, 44thDistrict), the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, as well as several New York City law firms.
Israel graduated from the Fordham University School of Law, where he received the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award and a student leadership award for his various pro bono contributions. During law school, Israel served as a member of the Unemployment Action Center, where he represented claimants in their unemployment insurance appeals before New York State administrative law judges. Israel also served as secretary of the Prisoners’ Rights Advocates and, as a student practitioner at Fordham’s Criminal Defense Clinic, assisted in the representation of two Guantanamo Bay detainees and other indigent defendants. Israel also served as a member of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal.
Practice areas
Israel Klein represents business entities and individuals in arbitration forums including the AAA, FINRA and the Beth Din of America.
Israel Klein represents clients in significant class action litigation. In one notable case, Jacob Stern v. The City of New York, 1:17-cv-04973, Mr. Klein recovered over $26 million in fines collected for over 500,000 invalid muni meter tickets.
Israel Klein represents business entities and individuals in all areas of general civil litigation, including contract and partnership disputes.
Israel Klein represents customers and associated persons in FINRA arbitration. Cases include customer disputes, promissory note disputes, Form U5 expungement, and investigation and disciplinary action defense, including FINRA 8210 inquiries.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2015 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 1 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
The Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award | Fordham University School of Law | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Clerk to the Honorable Martin G. Cronin, J.S.C. | Superior Court of the State of New Jersey | 2014 - 2015 |
Legal Intern | New York City Council, 44th District (Councilman David G. Greenfield) | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | United States District Court, Eastern District of New York (Hon. Joseph F. Bianco) | 2012 - 2012 |
Summer Associate | Crotty Saland, PC | 2012 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Stecklow, Cohen, & Thompson, PLLC | 2012 - 2012 |
Legal Intern | Fordham Law Criminal Defense Clinic | 2012 - 2013 |
Legal Intern | King County District Attorney's Office | 2011 - 2011 |
Legal Intern | Weisman Law Group, PC | 2009 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York County Lawyers’ Association | Member, Committee on Professional Ethics | 2016 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal | FDA Puffery: Smoking out the Constitutionality of Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels, 24 FORDHAM INTELL. PROP. MEDIA & ENT. L.J. 201 (2013) | 2013 |
West Law Journal | Toxtle v. Lempke, No. 11-CV-2292 (JFB), 2012 WL 2273363 (E.D.N.Y. June 18, 2012) | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Fordham University School of Law | J.D. | 2014 |
Touro College | B.A., summa cum laude | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Abram Muladzhanov v. The City of New York, 1:18-cv-00930 (E.D.N.Y. 2018) | Litigation Pending. |
Jacob Stern v. Intel Corporation, 1:18-cv-00065 (E.D.N.Y. 2018) | Litigation Pending. |
Kathryn Montgomery v. Starrett City, Inc., 518440/2017 (Sup. Ct., Kings County 2017) | Litigation Pending. |
Jacob Stern v. The City of New York, 1:17-cv-04973 (E.D.N.Y. 2017) | Recovered over $26 million in fines and secured dismissals of over 500,000 invalid muni meter tickets. Further litigation pending to recover additional damages. |
Maria Benezario De Vicioso v. New York City Department of Education, 150732/2017 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County 2017) | Settled. |
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Brittany Weiner, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
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I have worked with Attorney Israel Klein for approximately 2 years and I endorse his work. He is smart, hard-working and provides great service to his clients.