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Joseph Franklin Klatt
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Biography
Joseph F. Klatt is a veteran California litigator with demonstrated expertise representing individual and institutional clients in complex civil litigation matters. He is skilled in handling all facets of litigation, including initiating and planning a case, managing discovery, drafting dispositive motions and briefs, conducting depositions, trying and resolving cases, handling complex writs and appeals, and negotiating significant settlements in high stakes cases. He is recognized for handling complex, unique, and troublesome cases, providing innovative litigation strategies, looking at legal issues from multiple and unorthodox angles, and cost-effectively achieving his clients’ objectives.
Joseph was the Valedictorian of his law school class at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, as well as the Editor-in-Chief of the McGeorge Law Review. While in law school he received Witkin awards for achieving the highest marks in over half of his graded units, including Contracts I & II, Torts I & II, Property I & II, Civil Procedure I & II, Constitutional Law I & II, Bioethics, Environmental Law, and Legal Process I & II (Research and Writing). Joseph was voted the Outstanding Graduating Senior by the faculty, and is a member of the Order of the Coif and the Traynor Society. Joseph was a judicial extern for the Honorable Kimberly J. Mueller of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Joseph was born and raised in La Jolla, California, and graduated from the University of California at San Diego with a degree in Cognitive Science with a Specialization in Neuroscience.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Law Office of Joseph F. Klatt
1128 Wall St, La Jolla, CA, 92037-4531
The Law Office of Joseph F. Klatt
9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #959, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
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Joseph Franklin Klatt's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Very disappointing
He seemed knowledgeable but his evaluation did not offer any more information then when we spoke prior to payment. I was very disappointed that he neither adhered to the turnaround time that I graciously offered nor honored my refund request. It appears he deprioritized my matter and I am left with t...
Posted by Ombretta | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney
My case is still an ongoing situation, but I wish to say that Mr. Klatt is a great person and attorney for many reasons. He’s knowledgeable, intelligent, caring, and a hard worker. When we talked on the phone for the very first time, he spent almost two hours listening to my story, asking questions ...
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Joe Klatt should not be practicing law
We retained this attorney for a very simple case, it seems like his world right now is out of his control and he’s not able to handle the simplest tasks. We kept repeating the same requests over and over only to find that he hasn’t done anything. His billing is also all over the place, he doesn’t rem...
Posted by Christine | October 07, 2022
He gave me advice
In 5 plus years not one attorney would help me…even attorneys I dated at the top law firms in Los Angeles….but one phone call to Mr. Klatt changed everything. He gave me advice…he told me what to expect…he did this from the kindness of his heart. He is an angel. Thank you so much from the bottom of m...
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Posted by Pamela | June 26, 2022
Very helpful and responsive
Mr. Klatt was very helpful and responsive which is something I appreciate in todays business culture. He is very willing to share his knowledge and to also refer you to outside resources when necessary. I would certainly recommend him.
Joseph Franklin Klatt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Joseph Klatt is a knowledgeable and highly regarded attorney in our community. I have agreed with many, if not all, of his in-depth answers on this forum. I highly endorse Mr. Klatt."
Neil Pedersen
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I do not endorse many lawyers on this site. However, Joseph Klatt consistently impresses me with his knowledge and his wisdom through the many dozens of his posts I have read. It is my belief that Joseph would be a very fine choice to represent you in his practice area as he demonstrates all of the best traits of a good attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Klatt is relatively new to the Avvo community, but he has already shown he is willing to go the extra mile to provide in-depth answers. I always read his answers and comments because I frequently have my memory refreshed or learn something new. I highly endorse Mr. Klatt."
"Mr. Klatt's responses to many of the questions in the Avvo community are on point and provide thoughtful, straightforward insight into the questions presented. I have no doubt that Mr. Klatt's practice is well versed and established to assist his clients as they require."
"Joseph Klatt has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical."
"Mr. Klatt is one of the most knowledgeable and practical attorneys in this forum, and he applies judgment and experience to his analysis of the issues. Mr. Klatt shows the kind of wisdom that only experience and effort can bring. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself agreeing with Mr. Klatt's answers to questions posted here on Avvo."
"Attorney Joseph F. Klatt is a seasoned trial practice advocate with both a deep and broad knowledge of civil litigation, and other areas--procedural and substantive. As demonstrated by his thoughtful responses on Avvo, he brings to his daily practice an acumen that is hard won, and can only be gained through experience and studious application of the law to the facts of a client's case. For these reasons and more, I am glad to endorse my colleague."
"Mr. Klatt has shown himself to be very knowledgeable in his responses on Avvo. His experience, diligence, and skill shows through. In addition, it is clear that Mr. Klatt's talents would be invaluable to clients seeking timely advice or legal representation. I endorse Mr. Klatt."
"I worked for several years with Joe. He is one of the best attorneys I know. He is an exceptionally gifted litigator with encyclopedic knowledge of the law. He is extremely intelligent, hardworking, and highly ethical. Joe is also very good to his clients."
"Joe is a great attorney with an incredible knowledge of the law. He has substantial litigation experience and excels at legal strategy and tactics."
"Although new to Avvo it is immediately obvious that the answers of Mr. Klatt are accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. He has an incredibly quick mind, is detail oriented, and a zealous advocate. You would do very well in using Mr. Klatt for any legal services you require."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Valedictorian, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
2008
Outstanding Graduating Senior, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, The Law Office of Joseph F. Klatt
2013 - 2017
Associate, Radoslovich | Shapiro
2012 - 2013
Associate, Johnson Schachter & Lewis Aplc
2010 - 2012
Parnter, The Law Office of Joseph F. Klatt
2008 - 2010
Associate, Downey Brand, LLP
2008 - 2008
Extern, Hon. Kimberly J. Mueller
2007 - 2007
Summer Associate, Downey Brand, LLP
2007 - 2008
Editor-in-Chief, McGeorge Law Review
Associations
2019 - Present
La Jolla Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
UCSD Alumni AssociationMember
2003 - Present
The Traynor SocietyMember
2003 - Present
Order of the CoifMember
2003 - Present
Phi Kappa PhiMember
1996 - Present
La Jolla High School Alumni AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hopped up Dentist v. Patient with Heart Condition
Settled with zero liability
Legal Overbilling and Malpractice
Case was dismissed after a series of demurrers, a motion to strike, and an anti-SLAPP motion. Defendant appealed, and was dismissed on motion.
Vexatious Litigant v. Community College District
Case was dismissed after an anti-SLAPP motion, the district was awarded attorneys fees and costs. Plaintiff was declared a vexatious litigant.
Last Minute Construction Defect Defense
Case dismissed on summary judgment. Defendant awarded costs.
Education
2008
Mcgeorge Sol Univ Of The Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Univ Of California San Diego
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2007
McGeorge Law Review
Chapter 700: Statewide Cable Franchising Ends the Patchwork of the Past
Languages
English
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