David Klein
DAVID KLEIN, Partner
David Klein is one of Canada’s top class action lawyers. David’s practice is national in scope. He was plaintiffs’ counsel in the first class actions certified in British Columbia, Manitoba and Newfoundland & Labrador, and has been appointed by Ontario judges to represent the interests of British Columbians in several Ontario cases. Recognized by Lexpert Survey as one of the most frequently recommended lawyers in class action litigation and by Best Lawyers in Canada as leading counsel in class action litigation, David has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for thousands of victims in a wide range of landmark lawsuits including:
- Defective drugs and medical devices
- Securities misrepresentations
- Pension and retirement benefits
- Deceptive marketing
- Food poisoning outbreaks
- Institutional negligence
- Environmental class actions
David was President of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia in 1998-99. David is a prolific writer and speaker on legal issues. He is the author of two legal texts and has given over 50 papers and presentations to groups that include UBC Faculty of Law, University of Victoria Faculty of Law, Queen’s University Faculty of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, Sauder School of Business, Canadian Bar Association, Manitoba Bar Association, Quebec Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C., Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, Canadian Institute, Insight, Mealeys, Federated Press and Professional Liability Underwriting Society.
David is a member of the British Columbia, Ontario and Washington State bars.
Contact Mr Klein
David Klein
604.874.7171
info@kleinlyons.com
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