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Klein & Wilson - Newport Beach, CA

4770 Von Karman Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660

Updated: 10/17/2024

Newport Beach Legal Malpractice Law Firm

Overview

Trial Lawyers With Decades Of Courtroom Experience

Klein & Wilson is an award-winning trial firm in Newport Beach, California, that has produced giant results. The firm has recovered almost $300 million for clients in plaintiffs’ cases and saved almost $1.5 billion in defendants’ cases. Klein & Wilson‘s clients receive the same quality representation large firms provide, with the added benefit of tremendous trial experience. Moreover, Klein & Wilson’s clients receive close personal attention and cost-efficiency not generally found in large firms.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Klein & Wilson in its annual edition of "Best Law Firms" every year since 2016. Klein & Wilson achieved a "Tier One" ranking in Orange County, California in the category of Commercial Litigation. The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association ("OCTLA") awarded Mark Wilson the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award in legal malpractice. These are the only awards in the legal malpractice category that OCTLA has ever extended to attorneys in the community.

The firm's attorneys effectively bring their persuasive arguments to life with state-of-the-art multimedia in every big case they try, and almost all the cases they try are big cases. It is common for Klein & Wilson to receive telephone calls from the parties they defeat, asking Klein & Wilson to represent them in future matters.

Do you need legal assistance with any of the following?

  • Business Litigation
  • Partnership Disputers
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • LLC and LLP Disputes
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Accounting Malpractice

Clients call us when winning is everything. Contact us today at 949-478-0521, or contact the firm by email.

About Klein & Wilson

Practice Areas

  • Legal Malpractice
  • Business Litigation
  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Litigation

  • 100%

Classes and Seminars

  • Lecturer, How to Use Multimedia in Trial, Orange County College of Trial Advocacy, 2022
  • Lecturer, How to Use Multimedia in Opening Statement, Orange County College of Trial Advocacy, 2019

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Office Information

Address

4770 Von Karman Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660

Fax

  • 949-631-3703

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Achievements

Lawyers at Klein & Wilson selected for a Super Lawyers® list

  • Keith, William P. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Kelly, Brian M. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • LeBoff, Michael S. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Marton, Manoah S. On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Stetson, Hannah On a Super Lawyers® List
  • Wilson, Mark B. On a Super Lawyers® List

Published

Articles

  • How to Get Your Attorneys' Fees Reimbursed!, Klein & Wilson Website
  • Prop. 51 and the House that Tech-Bilt, California Lawyer (November 1986)
  • Contributed to 1992 Supplement of California Defect Litigation, by Thomas E. Miller
  • Multimedia Trial Presentations Increase Chances of Defense Verdicts at Trial, Claims People (June 1996)
  • Litigation: Using Mock Trials Effectively, California Lawyer (May 1998)
  • Animations - Star Wars Technology in the Courtroom, Forum (December 1998)
  • Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Choice of Law Issues, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2003)
  • Taking Care of Business on a Contingency Fee, OCTLA Gavel (April 2003)
  • Plaintiff's Right to Recover Medical Costs: How to Introduce Evidence of Actual Bills, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2003)
  • Mock Trials – One of the Most Powerful Tools for Case Evaluation and Trial Preparation, ABTL Report (Summer 2004)
  • The CEO as Witness: Super Hero or Arch Villain, ABTL Report (Summer 2005)
  • Maximizing Contractual Attorney Fee Awards, Orange County Lawyer (July, 2005)
  • The Parol Evidence Rule. The Gatekeeper of Evidence in Contract Cases, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2005)
  • Multi-Media Presentations in Mediation, Advocate (January 2006)
  • The Do's and Don'ts of Closing Arguments, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2006)
  • Multimedia: An Unforgettable Trial Presentation, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2006)
  • The Trial Lawyer's Screenplay, OCTLA Gavel (Summer 2007)
  • You're Being Watched: Performing For Your Commercial Client at Mediation, Commercial and Business Litigation Journal (Fall 2007); republished in ABA Conflict Management Journal (Spring 2008)
  • TILA Remedies: Damages vs. Rescission, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Commercial and Business Litigation website (March 10, 2009)
  • Third, Eighth and Ninth Circuits Weigh in on TILA, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Commercial and Business Litigation website (May 20, 2009)
  • Frivolous Litigation: What Is It and What You Can Do About It, ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Journal (Summer 2008); republished in ABTL Report, Orange County, Vol. XI No. 3 (Fall 2009)
  • Creating a Masterpiece: The Art of Direct Examination, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2010)
  • Legal Malpractice, Klein & Wilson Website (June 2010)
  • Witness Interviews: Who Is Off Limits and Who Is Fair Game?, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2010)
  • The Art of Cross-Examination, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2010)
  • Bankers Trust, Brown, and Exclusion 3(a): The Insurability of Mechanic's Liens, Commercial and Business Litigation Journal (Winter, 2011)
  • Can You Keep A Secret? Strategies for keeping your trade secrets secret, Orange County Business Journal (July 30, 2012)
  • Proving Evidence of Financial Condition in Punitive Damage Cases, OCTLA Gavel (Winter 2012)
  • The New (Old) Fraud Exception to the Parol Evidence Rule, OCTLA Gavel (Summer 2013)
  • Telling a Winning Story at Trial, ABTL Report (Fall 2013)
  • Making Your Partnership a Success, The Recorder (October 2013)
  • Traps In A Commercial Unlawful Detainer Case, OCTLA Gavel (Winter 2013)
  • Training for Tomorrow: Teaching the Expert Who is Leader of the Band, Business Law Today (March 2014)
  • Law Firm Divorces: Who Keeps the Cases?, ABTL Report (Spring 2017)
  • Beware of Hidden Rent Increase Clauses, Orange County Business Journal (May 2017)
  • Treat the Family Business Like a Business, Orange County Business Journal (May 2017)
  • WARNING - Protect Your Intellectual Property Before It's Too Late!, Orange County Business Journal (July 2017)
  • WARNING - Read Your Binding Arbitration Agreements Carefully, Orange County Business Journal (August 2017)
  • Have You Reviewed Your Shareholders'/Operating Agreement?, Orange County Business Journal (October 2017)
  • Hold On. to Evidence Potentially Relevant to a Lawsuit, Orange County Business Journal (November 2017)
  • How to Interview an Attorney to Handle a Business Dispute on a Contingency Fee Basis, Orange County Business Journal (December 2017)
  • Hire An Attorney Before You Sign That Legal Document, Orange County Business Journal (December 2017)
  • The Art of Direct Examination: Creating a Masterpiece, OCTLA Gavel (Winter 2017)
  • Eight Ways In-House Lawyers Can Make You a Better Trial Lawyer, Orange County Lawyer (January 2018)
  • Why do Lawsuits Cost So Much Money, Orange County Business Journal (February 2018)

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By Anonymous on Oct. 03, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our firm recently engaged Mark Wilson of Klein & Wilson to represent us in a pending legal complaint. Mark and his team are the complete package. They first analyzed our case in detail, built a legal strategy, conferred the strengths & weaknesses of the case and then gained our agreement on the direction. Once we agreed on the legal strategy, Mark jumped into action building our defense that led to a quick & successful settlement. Mark takes a fiduciary approach with remedies that are in their clients best financial interest, this was a welcomed change to our previous experiences. We highly recommend contacting Mark Wilson for your next legal escalation. Greenco Depot Aliso Viejo, CA

By oliver b. on Sep. 09, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Honest, Caring, Professional, Clear, Concise, Knowledgeable, the list doesn't end in terms of appreciating and recommending the services of Klein & Wilson. Simply the best! Cannot recommend enough! We have multiple businesses with complicated contracts, and their advice was strategic, beneficial, just on point all around. So thankful!

By Sarah L. on Sep. 06, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars

To put it simply – the Klein and Wilson team are tremendous. Mark Wilson is one of the most professional, responsive, intelligent lawyers I’ve ever encountered. Going through litigation is never an ideal situation, but knowing you’re in particularly capable hands that can achieve the results you’re looking for makes it a much easier experience.

By Patricia B. on Jul. 08, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a very complex legal malpractice case which also involved medical malpractice. I was so impressed with them from day one! They listened to my story and I knew from the beginning that they cared deeply about a positive outcome. After I was first interviewed by them and they identified all the critical facts of my case, they put together a very comprehensive “LAM” (Litigation Analysis Report), or simply a roadmap for the case. That was the moment I realized that this firm means business! Over the last 2 1/2 years they were working on my case, they were very proactive with all communications, answering my questions, returning my calls, and quickly answering any email. They kept me aware of every step of the case and I was never left with wondering what was happening. Their team, specifically Gordon Dunn is a tremendous attorney who was always very patient with explaining things to me in a way I understood and was extremely understanding about my situation but always very professional and always kept my expectations of the outcome realistic. Gerry Klein & Mark Wilson are unbelievably gifted attorneys, that work very hard, sometimes 7 days a week. Never miss a deadline and are aggressive when they need to be. All of their strategies are well thought out and they always had my best interest at heart. Ultimately, I had a wonderful outcome and will now be able to take care of my health needs for the remainder of my life.

By Matt M. on Aug. 26, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

To the point, efficient, knowledgeable, strategic, exceptional follow through and always very responsive. What else could you want in a law firm representing you in the unpredictable pursuit of resolving a dispute. Klein & Wilson, and specifically Mark Wilson, represented our company in a dispute that was successfully settled. Now we can get back to business and not spending our time chasing the negative effort of a dispute resolution but instead doing what we do best; delivering value for our customers. Thank you Klein & Wilson!

By Jane L. on May. 22, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Mark Wilson because he is an ethical attorney who treated me with respect and kindness. I am thrilled with his work and would hire him again if I needed an attorney. Mr. Wilson prepared a thorough litigation strategy and litigation budget, he executed his plan as designed, answered all my questions, kept me up to speed, and I am very pleased with the outcome.

By Richard G. on Feb. 20, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark Wilson and Brian Kelly were truly outstanding. They really took ownership of my case and I felt like I was in excellent hands from start to finish. They were both highly competent, professional, knowledgeable and took a personal interest in my case. They were so much better than opposing counsel it wasn't even close. The firm is very responsive and I felt like my case was always top priority. I would absolutely recommend them and will certainly use them again if I need to.

By Julie L. on Aug. 20, 2019
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Hi highly recommend Gerald Klein and his team for tough legal matters that need a fair and just resolution. Gerald handled my case with expertise and efficiency. I felt I was in great hands at all times and enjoyed there update online record keeping and client portal for instant updates. The entire experience Klein and Wilson was a complete success for me from start to finish ...and i won the case! Thank you very much Gerald Klein and Brian Kelly. Julie Laughton CEO of Julie Laughton Design Build. Serving Laguna Beach and Newport Beach

By mark r. on Jun. 24, 2019
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark Wilson is a honest, hard driving visionary. We were thankful to have Klein and Wilson represent our company.

By Anonymous on Apr. 08, 2019
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend attorney Mark Wilson. He and his firm successfully represented me in a complex breach of contract lawsuit. In doing so, Mr. Wilson was ultra-professional, empathetic, analytical and detail-oriented every step of the way. Throughout the nearly two-year process of our initial consultation all the way through a two-week jury trial, Mr. Wilson kept me constantly informed of my options and available strategies. If you're looking for the pinnacle of legal knowledge, ethics and integrity, along with superior trial preparation and courtroom presentation skills, Mr. Wilson and his firm should be at the top of your consideration list.

By Ward H. on Feb. 26, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark Wilson is the best attorney I have ever worked with. Mark and his team were extremely professional and empathetic in their approach to our situation. They are very efficient with their time and extremely knowledgeable. One of the most impressive things to me was the fact that they provided a budget after initially reviewing our case, and in the end they spent a few dollars less that they had budgeted. That HAS NEVER HAPPEN in all the years I have dealt with a number of attorney’s!! Our case centered on a fee dispute with another law firm, and was resolved to our satisfaction. I would highly recommend Mark and his team to anyone.

By Anonymous on Feb. 01, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark was a great litigator . Our situation ultimately involved mediation. Mark handled all of us [former shareholders] very well as there were issues regarding representation [ who is my client ]. He was helpful in providing experts who were well regarded and the mediator . Billing was very transparent and we ,[ the client ] were kept in the loop and made decisions based on Mark's advise . A+ and thats from a former lawyer

By Anonymous on Sep. 05, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mark Wilson, and I’m beyond grateful for all of his help. He is extremely dedicated, intelligent, experienced, straightforward and caring. I highly recommend Mark and his Firm. He is like a breath of fresh air! Mark deserves all the admiration and praise I can possibly give! 5 stars is not enough! His advice is sound and powerful. He makes me feel protected and at ease during my very complex and stressful case.

By Luke C. on Sep. 05, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

If you are ever involved in a business dispute, call Mark Wilson. Between his wealth of experience, sharp to-the-point writing skills, and strategic lawyering, he is by far the best in his field. He navigated my company through a multi-front legal dispute, and I always felt comfortable with his direction and guidance. Additionally, he has a great team working for him. Specifically, Amy Nguyen of his office is a tremendous attorney – always responsive, well prepared, and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough great things about this brilliant team. Highly recommend.

By Anonymous on Aug. 09, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars

My work with Mark Wilson has been extraordinary. He was very professional, handled matters urgently and took the time to really understand my needs. Our conversations were often and thorough while always making himself available for any further clarification. I instantly trusted Mark in taking on my case and am thrilled with the way he took initiative and got things done. I would recommend Mark to anyone looking for help. My experience exceeded any outcome I was ever expecting with previous lawyers who couldn't get the job done. Mark is the way to go!

By Anonymous on May. 06, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars

Mark Wilson handled our case efficiently and professionally. He quickly grasped both the fundamental and nuanced issues and developed a sound strategy to bring the case to a swift conclusion. He was cognizant of legal costs and gave us clearly defined options throughout the case. He’s a great communicator with excellent follow up skills. I felt he expedited a case that could have languished for months due to an unprofessional and unresponsive opposing counsel. It was comforting to have an extremely competent lawyer on our side. I would heartily recommend him to others.

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