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About Richard
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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English
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 1993 | 03/30/2021 |
| NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 05/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Award | Brooklyn Bar Association | 2011 |
| American Jurisprudence Award | Conflict of Laws | 1992 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Law Office of Richard A. Klass, Esq. | 1992 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| New York Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Hofstra University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Posted by Mario
Thu Dec 28 2017
Excellent attorney !!! Recommended !!!
Posted by DZ
Tue Mar 28 2017
Knows his stuff
Posted by anonymous
Mon Dec 29 2014
Steadfast and reliable legal resource.
Posted by Robert
Wed Jan 30 2013
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Attorney endorsements
(10)Marc Weissman, Debt collection Attorney on Nov 9, 2016
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 on Aug 12, 2015
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.
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 on May 28, 2015
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 on Apr 29, 2015
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 on Dec 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Straussman, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Jul 19, 2013
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.
Inna Fershteyn, Real estate Attorney on Jun 5, 2012
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.
Brian Stark, Debt collection Attorney on Apr 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I send all my clients that need judgements enforced to Mr. Klass. My feedback from clients has been universally great.