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Richard Alan Klass
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Biography
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."
Practice Areas
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Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Richard A. Klass
16 Court Street 28th Floor, Brooklyn, NY, 11241
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Richard Alan Klass's Reviews
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Posted by Mario | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 bank...
Posted by DZ | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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 bu...
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 e...
Richard Alan Klass's Lawyer Endorsements
"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"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Richard Straussman
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | 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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I send all my clients that need judgements enforced to Mr. Klass. My feedback from clients has been universally great."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Distinguished Service Award, Brooklyn Bar Association
1992
American Jurisprudence Award, Conflict of Laws
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Richard A. Klass, Esq.
Associations
1997 - Present
Small Claims Part of the Civil Court of the City of New York, County of KingsArbitrator
1990 - Present
Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
New York County Lawyers Association
Mentor, Group Mentoring Program
Brotherhood of Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
Alumnus
American Association for Justice
Member
Brooklyn Bar Association, Class of 2007 and 2010
Trustee
Brooklyn Barrister publication
Editorial Board Member
Standing Committee on Lawyers’ Professional Liability of the American Bar Association
Member
Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program
Arbitrator
New York State Bar Association General Practice Section
Co-Chair of the Publications Committee
New York State Bar Journal “One on One”
Co-Editor
Brooklyn Volunteer Lawyers Project
Pro Bono Counsel
2010 - 2012
Mentoring Committee of the Brooklyn Bar AssociationChair
2008 - 2008
UJA Trial Lawyers SectionBoard Member
2002 - 2012
Civil Court Committee of the Brooklyn Bar AssociationContinuing Legal Education Coordinator
2001 - 2001
Continuing Legal Education Committee, Brooklyn Bar AssociationMember
2001 - 2001
Committee on Solo and Small Firm Practice of the New York County Lawyers AssociationMember
2000 - 2000
Committee on the Judiciary, Association of the Bar of the City of New YorkMember
2000 - 2002
Young Lawyers Section of the New York County Lawyers AssociationChair
1999 - 2005
Congregation B'nai AvrahamSecretary to Board of Directors
1999 - 2000
Family Law Section of the Brooklyn Bar AssociationVice-Chair
1999 - 2001
Speakers Bureau Committee, Brooklyn Bar AssociationChair
1998 - 1999
Young Lawyers Section of the Brooklyn Bar AssociationChair
1990 - 1992
Jewish Law Students Association of New York Law SchoolPresident
Education
1992
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Hofstra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
National Business Institute
Ethical Issues in Debt Collection
2011
Joint Program of the Network of Bar Leaders
Attorney's Liens and Fee Arbitration
2010
What Supreme Court Justices Want You to Know
Moderator
2010
Dos and Don'ts in Landing a Law Firm Job
Moderator
2009
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
2008
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
2007
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2007
Civil Court of the City of New York Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office
Trainer, debt collection issues
2006
National Business Institute
Successful Judgment Collection in New York
2006
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2005
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
2004
National Business Institute
Successful Judgment Collection in New York
2004
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2004
Marketing for Lawyers
Guest Instructor
2003
National Business Institute
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Privacy Act
2003
National Business Institute
Skip Tracing
2003
Brooklyn Bar Association
Debt Collection Tactics
2002
First Homebuyers Program at New York State Housing Trust Fund
Instructor
2002
Brooklyn Bar Association
Winning Civil Court Motions
2001
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
2000
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
1999
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
1997
Fox News Channel
Foreclosure Auction of O.J. Simpson's Mansion
1997
Brooklyn Bar Association
How to start your own law practice
1996
Council of Jewish Organizations
The Role of an Attorney in Starting Your Own Business
1995
Council of Jewish Organizations
The Role of an Attorney in Starting Your Own Business
Publications
2013
CourtStreetLaw.com
Analysis of Exempt Income Protection Act
2012
CourtStreetLaw.com
Client Cannot Sue His Lawyer for Nonpecuniary Damages
2011
2010
2010
CourtStreetLaw.com
Plaintiffs Should Be Permitted to Amend the Complaint Pursuant to CPLR 3025
2010
2010
CourtStreetLaw.com
Asking the Court to Grant Partition and Sale of Jointly-Owned Property
2009
CourtStreetLaw.com
Guide to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
2008
2008
CourtStreetLaw.com
Proximate Cause and Attorney Malpractice
2008
CourtStreetLaw.com
Equitable Estoppel of a Mortgagee’s Claim
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
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
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
Brooklyn Papers
Debt Counseling Requirement under the New Bankruptcy Act
2004
The National List of Attorneys (Volume 16, Issue 16)
The Impact of the Increase in Court Filing Fees upon Debt Collection in New York
2001
Brooklyn Barrister
Attorney’s Guide to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
1998
Brooklyn Barrister
New York CPLR [Civil Practice Law and Rules] Update
N/A
Law Currents
Law Currents Newsletter
Languages
English