Klinedinst Announces New Attorneys in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, and Sacramento

San Diego, CA (PRWeb) February 7, 2007 -- Klinedinst PC is very pleased to introduce Mark J. Goldsmith, Lori J. Maund, David J. Byassee, and Jason W. Schaff as the newest attorneys to join Klinedinst. All four passed the California Bar exam, and have become the newest attorneys to join the Klinedinst legal team.

"Klinedinst's recruiting program continues to gain national recognition for attracting top talent," noted John D. Klinedinst, CEO and Founder of Klinedinst PC. "Not only did each of our law clerks pass the Bar, but for the first time in our firm's history, we had law clerks successfully pass the Bar from each of our four California offices. I'm proud of our (former) law clerks, and extend a hearty congratulations to Mark, Lori, David and Jason on their accomplishments."

Mark J. Goldsmith handles general civil litigation matters, with an emphasis on defending clients in real estate matters. Mr. Goldsmith previously worked as a Summer Law Clerk in Klinedinst's Los Angeles office in 2005. In 2006, he earned his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. While at W&L, Mr. Goldsmith was a member of the Virginia Capital Case Clearinghouse legal clinic, and was published in the Winter, 2004 and Spring, 2005 editions of the VCCC's journal. He also worked as a volunteer at the Natural Bridge Juvenile Correction Center in Virginia, and worked as a Judicial Extern for the Los Angeles Superior Court, Downey Courthouse, Division 2.

To learn more about Mr. Goldsmith, please visit:
www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/markgoldsmith/

Lori J. Maund defends businesses in a variety of construction defect, employment/labor, international law, and real estate matters. Ms. Maund received her J.D. from Boston College Law School. She also has a Master's Degree in Sociology from Stanford University (2001) and studied economics, politics, and international affairs at the Stanford Center in Santiago, Chile. During law school, Ms. Maund interned for Judge Jeffrey B. Barton in San Diego Superior Court. Before attending law school, she served as Legislative Director for Massachusetts State Senator Brian A. Joyce, and worked for a legal-economic think tank in Boston, MA. Before law school, she also had the chance to work as a Commercial Assistant for the Department of Commerce at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium. A native of San Diego, Ms. Maund returned to the area to begin her legal career.

To learn more about Ms. Maund, please visit:
www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/lorimaund/

David J. Byassee works with a number of corporate clients from Klinedinst's Orange County office. A graduate of Klinedinst's Summer Law Clerk program, Mr. Byassee earned his J.D. at William & Mary School of Law. He was an active member of the law school, working as a Graduate Research Fellow, the News Editor for William & Mary's The Advocate, and as a volunteer for the Student Legal Services program. Mr. Byassee also gained experience working for the Williamsburg City Attorney in Williamsburg, Virginia, and as a research assistant for Justice William W. Bedsworth in the California Court of Appeal (4th District, Division 3).

To learn more about Mr. Byassee, please visit:
www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/davidbyassee/

Jason W. Schaff handles a variety of construction-related litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as professional liability and casualty matters. Mr. Schaff is a native of Sacramento, and received his J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where he graduated "With Distinction." Jason was Chief Articles Editor for the Pacific McGeorge Global Business and Development Law Journal, and worked as a judicial extern to the Honorable William B. Shubb for the United States District Court, Eastern District of California. Jason finished in the top 10% of his class and is a member of the Order of the Coif, the Order of Barristers, and the Traynor Honor Society. An active alum, he currently serves as a coach for the Pacific McGeorge Mock Trial Competition Team.

To learn more about Mr. Schaff, please visit:
www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/jasonschaff/

Klinedinst congratulates Mark Goldsmith, Lori Maund, David Byassee and Jason Schaff on their achievement.

About Klinedinst
KLINEDINST PC has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. The full service firm is engaged in litigation and transactional law practice throughout the State of California, and serves clients from offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Sacramento. For more information about the firm, please visit our "About" section online at www.klinedinstlaw.com.

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