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As the CEO of KLINEDINST PC, John D. Klinedinst has achieved substantial success in both the legal and business community. John has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards, and has earned a reputation for excellence throughout Southern California.

John focuses his practice on general civil litigation, including professional liability, business litigation, and intellectual property disputes.

John, who founded the firm in 1983, is involved with many professional and educational associations in California and across the country. His litigation skills and business background provide unique and valuable insight in resolving disputes and developing workable business solutions for the firm's clients.

He received an M.B.A. in finance and investments and worked in commercial banking for several years before attending law school. John has been licensed to practice law since 1979.

Martindale-Hubbell Rating

Highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Professional and Community Affiliations

• State Bar of California
• Los Angeles and San Diego County Bar Associations
• American Bar Association (sections on Professional Liability, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Torts and Insurance Practice)
• USLAW Network, Chair of Professional Liability Section (2007)
• San Diego Defense Lawyers Associations
• Washington & Lee University, Board of Trustees (2001-Present)
• Washington & Lee Alumni Association, Board of Directors (1986-1990), Vice-President (1988-1989), President (1989-1990)
• Washington & Lee University School of Law, Law Council (1991-2002)
• Phi Kappa Psi Endowment, Board of Trustees (2003-Present)
• Phi Kappa Psi California Lambda Housing Corporation, President at San Diego State University
• Vistage (Formerly TEC)
• San Diego Dialogue of UCSD
• ABA Standing Committee on Legal Professional Liability
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society
• Campaign Cabinet for Washington & Lee University
• Phi Kappa Psi
• Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana
• San Diego-Tijuana Sister City Society
• Lawyers Associated Worldwide

Recognition and Awards

• Recognized in the San Diego edition of Super Lawyers® in the following areas of practice: Business/Corporate, Intellectual Property Litigation, and Professional Liability: Defense (2007, 2008)
• Order of the Coif, Honorary Member (2003)
• Solon E. Summerfield Award
• Who’s Who in American Law
• Who's Who in America
• Who’s Who in the World
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, Washington & Lee University (1992)
  
  
  
  

Los Angeles, California

San Diego, California

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Practice Areas

Business

Intellectual Property

Professional Liability

Licensed to Practice

California State Courts (1979)

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1979)

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1988)

U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2000)

Education

Washington & Lee University (B.A., cum laude, 1971; J.D., 1978)

George Washington University (M.B.A., Finance and Investments, 1975)