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Goldberg Kohn Appoints Frederic R. Klein Chair of Litigation Group


January 4, 2008

The law firm of Goldberg Kohn recently announced the promotion of principal Frederic R. Klein to Chair of the firm's Litigation Group.  Mr. Klein will succeed principal Terry F. Moritz who founded the group and is stepping down after more than 25 years as Chair of the Litigation Group and will continue full time in the practice of law at the firm.

Mr. Klein's experience includes trying numerous cases in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels in matters involving contract, constitutional, trade secrets, real estate, partnership, environmental, and corporate control disputes. Mr. Klein has represented clients in numerous industries including telecommunications, natural resources, commercial real estate, national retailing, and banking.

Mr. Klein has tried one to two cases a year to the bench, to juries, or to arbitration panels in his 27-year career. In recent years, Mr. Klein has engaged in numerous complex mediations of difficult disputes, almost always resolving these matters.  He has also argued many cases before federal and state appellate courts.  Mr. Klein served as a law clerk to the Honorable William T. Hart, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Notes:

  • Mr. Klein is a graduate of The University of Michigan Law School and Tufts University.
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