2015 Legal Awards

http://www.acquisition-intl.com/2015-legal-awards M&A awards 74 LEGAL awards ~ Best Class Action Law Firm - Canada Class action litigation is a highly specialised and extremely diverse field of law in Canada and Klein Lawyers is recog- nised as one of the country’s leading class action firms. Having served as plaintiffs’ counsel in the first class actions certified in several provinces, including British Columbia, Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador, Klein Lawyers has both the experience and resources to tackle even the largest corporations and are a respected national leader in advancing the rights of victims of corporate wrong doing. David Klein, founder and managing partner of Klein Lawyers, is a pioneer in Canadian class action litigation and is recognised as one of Canada’s leading litigators by Best Lawyers in Canada, Benchmark Canada and Lexpert Canada. A past president of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, he has represented plaintiffs in class actions law suits in provinces across Canada. David and his team of lawyers have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for thousands of victims in a wide range of landmark cases. Alongside this expertise, Mr. Klein is a prolific writer and speaker on legal issues, and has provided over 100 papers and presentations to various organisations, universities and trial lawyers associations across North America. Furthermore, Mr. Klein is frequently sought out by the media to comment on current legal issues in Canada. History of the Law Firm Klein Lawyers is respected nationwide employing over 50 staff with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, Canada. Many of the firm’s lawyers have been called to the bar in British Columbia, Ontario and Washington State. The motor vehicle group has grown to help thousands of people obtain settlements for injuries, lost wages, property loss and medical expenses. The firm has successfully negotiated millions of dollars in settlements from minor to catastrophic injuries. They have also represented plaintiffs in landmark class action cases including breast implants, hepatitis C tainted blood, Woodlands Residential School, Air Canada (Retiree Benefits), Crocus (Financial Advisor Negligence) and more. Throughout our history, hundreds of millions of dollars have been won and distributed to clients. Additionally, the firm supports a healthy society by donating to the Sauder School of Business at UBC and the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. They support various community organisations such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), Drop It And Drive, and Dress for Success. Company: Klein Lawyers Web: http://www.callkleinlawyers.com/ Address: 1385 West 8th Avenue #400 Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9 Telephone: (604) 874 7171 Klein Lawyers LLP