Klinedinst Appoints Grant D. Waterkotte to Co-Chair Retail Defense Group

California-based law firm appoints new co-Chair for its retail defense group in Los Angeles. Klinedinst already works with several Fortune 100 retailers on defense matters. With this appointment, Klinedinst is now able to effectively service domestic and international retail clients throughout Southern California. The firm's major presence in San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles helps retailers save on legal defense costs, while gaining world-class legal representation.

(PRWEB) May 10, 2004 --The Retail Defense Group coordinates with house counsel, executives and insurers on a wide variety of legal issues facing major retail, specialty and grocery chains. The attorneys selected for the Retail Defense Group bring diverse talents from many different disciplines, including Employment/Labor, Business Litigation, Real Estate, Product Liability, Logistics, Defamation/False Arrest, and Personal Injury.

Grant Waterkotte's appointment as Co-Chair reflects the Retail Defense Group's significant contributions and accomplishments, both inside and outside the courtroom. Mr. Waterkotte, who works in the firm's Los Angeles office, joins Andrew "Drew" N. Kohn, who leads the Retail Defense Group from the firm's San Diego location.

"Both Grant and Drew have unique insight and understanding of the challenges facing retailers in California's legally-complex and vibrant economy," said John D. Klinedinst, CEO and founder of the firm. "Each has been instrumental in the development of a unique, results-based approach to legal representation of California retailers."

Often mentioned as a bellwether for the entire nation, California is an incredibly complex region for retailers to do business. The state is known for its fluid regulatory environment. However, California's economy, ranked as the fifth-largest in the world, is too enticing for retailers to ignore. Navigating the state's legal complexities is absolutely critical to the success of the firm's retail clients.

"Drew and Grant have assembled a dynamic team of professionals who understand the core business values of our retail clients," noted Klinedinst. "These professionals adhere to the firm's vision of lawyers serving not merely as outside vendors, but as business partners, committed to the financial success and longevity of each client."

The demands of retail business in California require constant attention, consultation, and legal expertise. Klinedinst's retail lawyers are committed to meeting the diverse needs of retail clients, and each does so with maximum efficiency, professionalism and speed. Klinedinst add, "With Grant's appointment, our clients have valued and trusted leadership from each of the firm's offices in San Diego, Santa Ana, and Los Angeles."

The Klinedinst Retail Defense Group's existing clients represent a broad spectrum of retailers, from small business to Fortune 100 companies. With its broad reach, the Retail Defense Group will continue to serve the legal needs of domestic and international retailers throughout the state of California.

ABOUT KLINEDINST:
KLINEDINST PC has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Klinedinst is a full-service firm that has engaged in civil litigation and transactional law practice throughout California for the past twenty years. We are a defense firm representing corporation, institutional and individual clients at both the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts.

Klinedinst has three office locations: San Diego, Orange County, and downtown Los Angeles. For more information about the firm, please visit http://www.klinedinstlaw.com or call 619-239-8131.

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