As the CEO of Klinedinst PC, John D. Klinedinst has achieved substantial success in both the legal and business community. Mr. Klinedinst has achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and has earned a reputation for excellence throughout Southern California.
State Bar of California, California Board of Legal Specialization
Mr. Klinedinst focuses his practice on business litigation and trials, including professional liability, business litigation, and intellectual property disputes. Mr. Klinedinst has also been certified as a specialist in Legal Malpractice Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has tried dozens of trials in both Federal and State Court and hundreds of arbitrations throughout the state of California.
Mr. Klinedinst, who founded the firm in 1983, is involved with many professional and educational associations in California and across the country.Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Logo His litigation skills and business background consisting of an M.B.A. in finance and investments and working in commercial lending for several years, provide unique and valuable insight in handling business and securities litigation.
Mr. Klinedinst has been licensed to practice law since 1979.
Languages spoken
English
Klinedinst PC
501 West Broadway Suite 600
San Diego, CA, 92101
Klinedinst PC
777 S Figueroa Suite 2800
Los Angeles, CA, 90017
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1979 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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San Diego Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
San Diego Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Best of the Bar | San Diego Business Journal | 2014 |
San Diego Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
San Diego Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Top Attorney 2012 | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2012 |
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Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Most Admired CEO of the Year | San Diego Business Journal | 2011 |
Certified Specialist - Legal Professional Liability | State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyers San Diego | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
Super Lawyers San Diego | Law & Politics Magazine | 2009 |
Top Attorney | Pasadena Magazine | 2009 |
Most Admired CEO Finalist | San Diego Business Journal | 2009 |
Top Attorney - Professional Liability | Pasadena Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyers San Diego | Law & Politics Magazine | 2008 |
Transcript 10 - Top Attorneys | San Diego Daily Transcript | 2008 |
Most Admired CEO Award Finalist | San Diego Business Journal | 2008 |
Super Lawyers San Diego | Law & Politics Magazine | 2007 |
Who's Who in America | marquis Who's Who in American Law | 2004 |
Honorary Member | Order of the Coif | 2003 |
Distinguished Alumnus Award | Washington & Lee University | 1992 |
Cum Laude | Washington and Lee University | 1971 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
Solon E. Summerfield Award | Phi Kappa Psi | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder and CEO | Klinedinst PC | 1986 - Present |
Shareholder | Klinedinst & Meiser | 1983 - 1986 |
Partner | Whitney and Klinedinst | 1981 - 1983 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Phi Kappa Psi Endowment | Vice-Chair, Capital Campaign | 2009 - Present |
Council on Litigation Management | Member | 2009 - Present |
USLAW Network | Member | 2005 - Present |
Phi Kappa Psi Endowment | Board of Trustees | 2003 - Present |
Washington & Lee University | Board of Trustees | 2001 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | N/A |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Lawyers Associated Worldwide | Member | N/A |
USLAW Network | Chair, Professional Liability Section | 2007 - 2008 |
Fairbanks Ranch Association Legal Committee | Chair | 1992 - 1995 |
American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties | Vice-Chairman | 1991 - 1997 |
Washington and Lee Alumni Association | Chair | 1989 - 1990 |
San Diego Dialogue of UCSD | President | 1980 - 1987 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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W&L Law | Super Lawyers and Rising Stars | 2009 |
W&L Law: The Washington & Lee School of Law Magazine | Networking: W&L and Alumni Put Connections to Work | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washington and Lee University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1978 |
George Washington University | M.B.A. | 1975 |
Washington and Lee University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1971 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Fall 2011 USLAW Network Client Conference | Jekyll & Hyde - You Don't Play Golf with the FDIC | 2011 |
USLAW Client Conference | Change in the Economy Brings Risk | 2010 |
USLAW Network Membership Meeting and Client Conference | Lawyers/Accountants/Agents & Brokers: The New Private Bailout Plan for Investment Losses? | 2009 |
USLAW Network Membership Meeting and Client Conference | In-House Counsel and Insurance Claims' Criteria for Outside Counsel: A Safe Bet, Penny Ante or All In? | 2008 |
USLAW Network Client Conference | Anatomy of a D&O Case: Critical Points Along the Timeline | 2005 |
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Wed Dec 16 2009
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