Brian Edward Klein

Brian Edward Klein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense

515 S. Flower Street, Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Waymaker LLP

515 S. Flower Street, Suite 3500, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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Brian Edward Klein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kunal | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attourney

I honestly recommend Brian to anyone that gets into trouble. He is incredibly knowledgeable and understanding. He is always responsive and gets the job done with THE BEST outcome possible. I am glad I used Brian for his services. It's probably the best decision I've ever made in my life.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015

Successful settlement with SEC

Brian Klein successfully assisted me in navigating an important SEC case related to crypto-securities. Brian was patient, tactful, and brought on co-counsel in the precise areas needed. I believe him to be absolutely trustworthy and with a good heart and mind - certainly rare to find both features am...ong legal counsel. Brian keeps emotion out of the story, and did a wonderful job guiding and defending me.

Posted by Tom | February 11, 2015

This firm changed my negative opinion of attorneys

My Atlanta based company recently faced it's first major legal issue in two decades. We were referred to Brian and his team as local council in Los Angeles. Ours was a David versus Goliath kinda story. Scary and potentially expensive . Brian thrives on representing David. He and his team methodically... and professionally pounded on Goliath until he fell over like a house of cards. When we got frustrated by our lack of knowledge of the law, he patiently guided us, explaining the process and relieving the angst that comes with dealing with bullying opposition. Brian would call me out of the blue to let me know something was happening in the process. Who does that anymore? If you're looking for a stereotypical cigar munching jerk for an lawyer, Brian is not your guy. If you want a knowledgeable, honest as the day is long attorney who will not lose steam half way through, go spend an hour with him, and see if he's for you. Good luck!

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Brian Edward Klein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Reuven Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a terrific tactician and highly skilled trial lawyer."

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Melissa Weinberger

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a top notch criminal defense attorney. He is extremely smart, dedicated, meticulous, and he fights to win. Brian is a lawyer you want on your side. I strongly endorse him."

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Reuven Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Top 100 Overall Super Lawyer in Southern California, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 100 Overall Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - 2018

Adjunct Professor, USC School of Law

2007 - 2012

Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District Of California Criminal Section

2004 - 2007

Associate, Brafman & Associates

2001 - 2003

Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

2000 - 2001

Associate, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Associations

2017 - Present

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

Board Member

American Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2015

Bitcoin Foundation

General Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Wagner

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Education

2000

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Defense Research Institute Annual Conference Game Changers (Bitcoin)

2014

Bitcoin 2014: Building the Digital Economy

Perspectives on Government Relations

2013

Intermountain eDiscovery Conference Information Goverance & eDiscovery

Publications

Languages

English

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