Richard Klass - Lawyer in Brooklyn, NY

Richard Alan Klass

Debt collection Attorney at Brooklyn, NY

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No stress bankruptcy!

Excellent attorney !!! Recommended !!!

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Our firm provides a broad range of legal services to individuals, families, businesses and other law firms. We also publish a popular e-mail newsletter called Law Currents. For a free subscription, visit our home page and fill out the "subscribe" option at the bottom of the page. You may also read past issues here.

In addition, I (Richard) regularly give classes and seminars. Some of these have been videotaped and may be watched here.

The firm handles cases in the areas of:

- Abandoned property

- Bankruptcy (for both debtor and creditor)

- Debt Collection

- Family Law and Matrimonial Law

- Insurance and no-fault benefits

- Legal Malpractice

- Litigation: commercial and general

- Personal injury

- Real estate litigation

- Real estate transactions

- Wills and Probate; administration of decedent's estates

We also handle cases that are "out of the ordinary" and don't fit into any one "pigeon hole."

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Licensed for 30 years

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 1992

Updated 11/17/2022

State NJ

Status Resigned Without Prejudice

Acquired 1993

Updated 11/07/2022

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

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Richard A. Klass

16 Court Street 28th Floor

Brooklyn, NY, 11241

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Posted by Mario | December 28, 2017

No stress bankruptcy!

Professional yet fun, Rich is dependable and great at walking you gently thru the whole process, keeping you posted almost daily via phone, text or email. I never had to go to his physical office for no real reason. Rich, thank you for keeping me hopeful and for your efficiency with my difficult bankruptcy: great outcome! You are the best and I owe you big time!

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Posted by DZ | March 28, 2017

Excellent attorney !!! Recommended !!!

Richard A. Klass is very professional and experienced attorney. He is always focused on the case and very easy to communicate with. Always gives you the best possible advise and is very knowledgeable in every legal subject that he practices at his law firm. We turned to Richard for help with our building's legal matter and he delivered 100% as promised. No disappointments here . Simply the best !

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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2014

Knows his stuff

This guy knows his stuff and is very knowledgeable in the areas of consumer debt. I spoke with a few lawyers in this area and none of them was of any help only pretending to know. Then i found Mr Klass and he got the job done in 48hrs.

Posted by Robert | January 30, 2013

Steadfast and reliable legal resource.

I've known Richard Klass for about 10 years. Over that time he's been a steadfast and reliable legal resource. He's handled a real estate closing for me and also a handful of matters for my business including collections cases. He also mediated my divorce, making the best of an otherwise unpleasant event -- and that's not easy. Richard has become more than just a lawyer to me, he is one of my business advisers and an extension of my circle of friends. He's even referred customers to me. I can't think of anything more I could possibly expect from an attorney. As an aside, even if you don't hire Richard, sign up for his newsletter. It's the best lawyer newsletter I've ever read -- interesting, informative, and even downright hilarious sometimes.

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Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Principal
Law Office of Richard A. Klass, Esq.
1992 - Present

Education

New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1992

Hofstra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989

Associations

Small Claims Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York, County of Kings
Arbitrator
1997 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association
Member
1990 - Present

New York State Bar Association
Member
1990 - Present

New York County Lawyers Association
Mentor, Group Mentoring Program
N/A

Brotherhood of Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Alumnus
N/A

American Association for Justice
Member
N/A

Brooklyn Bar Association, Class of 2007 and 2010
Trustee
N/A

Brooklyn Barrister publication
Editorial Board Member
N/A

Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability of the American Bar Association
Member
N/A

Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program
Arbitrator
N/A

New York State Bar Association General Practice Section
Co-Chair of the Publications Committee
N/A

New York State Bar Journal “One on One”
Co-Editor
N/A

Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project
Pro Bono Counsel
N/A

Mentoring Committee of the Brooklyn Bar Association
Chair
2010 - 2012

UJA Trial Lawyers Section
Board Member
2008 - 2008

Civil Court Committee of the Brooklyn Bar Association
Continuing Legal Education Coordinator
2002 - 2012

Continuing Legal Education Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association
Member
2001 - 2001

Committee on Solo and Small Firm Practice of the New York County Lawyers Association
Member
2001 - 2001

Committee on the Judiciary, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member
2000 - 2000

Young Lawyers Section of the New York County Lawyers Association
Chair
2000 - 2002

Congregation B'nai Avraham
Secretary to Board of Directors
1999 - 2005

Family Law Section of the Brooklyn Bar Association
Vice-Chair
1999 - 2000

Speakers Bureau Committee, Brooklyn Bar Association
Chair
1999 - 2001

Young Lawyers Section of the Brooklyn Bar Association
Chair
1998 - 1999

Jewish Law Students Association of New York Law School
President
1990 - 1992

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Distinguished Service Award
Brooklyn Bar Association
2011

American Jurisprudence Award
Conflict of Laws
1992

Publications

CourtStreetLaw.com
Analysis of Exempt Income Protection Act
2013

CourtStreetLaw.com
Client Cannot Sue His Lawyer for Nonpecuniary Damages
2012

LawCurrents
The Wrong Side of the Tracks Costs Law Firm $800,000
2011

CourtStreetLaw.com
Obtaining Leave of Court to Submit Evidence in Reply Papers for ‘Good Cause Shown’
2010

CourtStreetLaw.com
Plaintiffs Should Be Permitted to Amend the Complaint Pursuant to CPLR 3025
2010

CourtStreetLaw.com
Striking the Affirmative Defense of Statute of Limitations in a Legal Malpractice Action
2010

CourtStreetLaw.com
Asking the Court to Grant Partition and Sale of Jointly-Owned Property
2010

CourtStreetLaw.com
Guide to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2009

LawCurrents
How the “Continuous Representation” Doctrine Helps Injured Clients
2008

CourtStreetLaw.com
Proximate Cause and Attorney Malpractice
2008

CourtStreetLaw.com
Equitable Estoppel of a Mortgagee’s Claim
2008

CourtStreetLaw.com
The Basic Elements of a Legal Malpractice Case
2006

CourtStreetLaw.com
The Harsh Rule of the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice Cases
2006

CourtStreetLaw.com
The Enforcement of an Attorney's Retaining Lien
2006

CourtStreetLaw.com
Why Settle for a Charging Lien?
2006

CourtStreetLaw.com
A Practical Guide to Collecting on a Debt in New York State
2006

Brooklyn Papers
Debt Counseling Requirement under the New Bankruptcy Act
2005

The National List of Attorneys (Volume 16, Issue 19)
The Impact of the Presumption of Abuse on the Dismissal of a Chapter 7 Case
2005

The National List of Attorneys (Volume 16, Issue 16)
The Impact of the Increase in Court Filing Fees upon Debt Collection in New York
2004

Brooklyn Barrister
Attorney’s Guide to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2001

Brooklyn Barrister
New York CPLR [Civil Practice Law and Rules] Update
1998

Law Currents
Law Currents Newsletter
N/A

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Speaking Engagements

National Business Institute
Ethical Issues in Debt Collection
2011

Joint Program of the Network of Bar Leaders
Attorney's Liens and Fee Arbitration
2011

What Supreme Court Justices Want You to Know
Moderator
2010

Dos and Don'ts in Landing a Law Firm Job
Moderator
2010

Public Foreclosure Program: Update 2009
Bankruptcy Issues in Foreclosure Proceedings
2009

National Business Institute
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2009

Marino Institute for Continuing Legal Education
A Lawyer's Understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2009

Kings County Housing Court Bar Association
Analysis of the Exempt Income Protection Act
2009

Foreclosure Update 2009
Moderator
2009

The New York City Debt Working Conference: A Blueprint for Reform
Panelist: The Civil Court Experience
2008

The National Business Institute
Collection Law Tips and Strategies
2008

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2008

Foreclosures: Fraud/Scams, Nuts and Bolts, and Short-Sales
Moderator
2008

Foreclosure Scams, Short-sales and Workouts
Moderator
2008

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2007

Civil Court of the City of New York Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office
Trainer, debt collection issues
2007

National Business Institute
Successful Judgment Collection in New York
2006

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2006

National Business Institute
Boost Your Bottom Line: Your Guide to Effective Debt Collection in New York
2005

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2005

Harlem United Organization
Money Matters
2005

First Homebuyers Program at New York State Housing Trust Fund
Instructor
2005

Brooklyn Bar Association
Negotiation and Settlement with Judgment Debtors
2005

Association of Arbitrators for the Small Claims Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2005

National Business Institute
Successful Judgment Collection in New York
2004

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2004

Marketing for Lawyers
Guest Instructor
2004

National Business Institute
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act
2003

National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2003

Brooklyn Bar Association
Debt Collection Tactics
2003

First Homebuyers Program at New York State Housing Trust Fund
Instructor
2002

Brooklyn Bar Association
Winning Civil Court Motions
2002

Civil Court of the City Of New York, Kings County
How to Do a Name Change
2001

Brooklyn Bar Association
What an attorney needs to know about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2001

New York County Lawyers Association
Setting Up the Infrastructure of a Small Law Firm
2000

New York County Lawyers Association
Keeping Your Firm's Financial Books
2000

New York Cooperator Show at The New York Hilton
What a Real Estate Broker needs to know about a Co-op Contract of Sale
2000

New York County Lawyers Association
Collections and Enforcement of Money Judgments
1999

How to handle a residential real estate closing
Moderator
1999

Brooklyn Bar Association
How to start your own law practice
1999

Fox News Channel
Foreclosure Auction of O.J. Simpson's Mansion
1997

Brooklyn Bar Association
How to start your own law practice
1997

Council of Jewish Organizations
The Role of an Attorney in Starting Your Own Business
1996

Council of Jewish Organizations
The Role of an Attorney in Starting Your Own Business
1995

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Attorney endorsements

Received (10)

Given (10)

Endorse Richard

Marc Weissman

Debt collection Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I referred a family member who needed an attorney to Richard. He is an excellent attorney and you are in good hands if he is your counsel"

Naomi Zeltser

Real estate Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Klass is truly an exceptional attorney in our legal community. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. I highly recommend him as an attorney."

Zvi Storch

Unknown Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has the highest degree of professionalism and ethics. His knowledge and experience in law is substantial. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone."

Mark Seitelman

Debt collection Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Klass with my highest recommendation. He has handled our collections on judgments. He has also helped us on legal malpractice issues. I give him my highest recommednation."

Edward Papa

General practice Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I would refer my family and friends downstate to Richard. He is a leader in the legal community. Personally, he is a real mensch."

Robert Ungaro

Debt collection Attorney | Dec 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Straussman

Marriage and prenuptials Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred one of my clients to Mr. Klass for a pre-nuptual agreement. He handled the manner extremely promptly, professionally and competently. The client was extremely pleased with the service received."

Richard Batelman

Unknown Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Inna Fershteyn

Real estate Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Richard was an opposing counsel on Real estate matter. It was a pleasure to work with him - he was always very professional, knowledgable and very nice to work with. After real estate closing I emailed him with several questions that I had and he always responded. I recommend Richard as a professional and very experienced attorney."