Diane L. Klein
Candidate Information
Email: dlkleinesq@gmail.com
Phone: 203-952-3385
Salary Expectation: TBD
Skills: Real estate litigation, civil litigation, commercial litigation, appellate advocacy, trial preparation, motion drafting, legal research, deposition handling, oral argument, federal court litigation, New York State Supreme Court litigation, landlord-tenant law, collections, estate administration, surrogate’s court practice, small claims arbitration, legal writing, client communication, remote work readiness, second-chair trial experience
Current Location: Stamford, CT 06902
Willing to Relocate?: NA
Relevant Experience: Diane L. Klein is a seasoned litigation attorney with over 30 years of courtroom and appellate experience, particularly in real estate-related civil litigation. She has handled matters from initial pleadings to verdict in both state and federal courts across New York, and brings a deep understanding of trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals. Her work spans real estate disputes, commercial litigation, estate-related landlord/tenant cases, and collections—making her exceptionally well-suited for a role in a boutique firm specializing in real estate law.
Work Authorization: US
Highlights: At Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens LLP, Diane currently handles landlord/tenant litigation, estate administration claims for deceased tenants, and commercial/residential collections—all directly aligned with the firm's litigation practice focus.
At Jasne & Florio LLP, she gained appellate experience (including arguments before the NY Appellate Division), conducted depositions, handled pre-trial motions, and served as second chair at trials in NY State and Federal Courts.
At McManus Ateshoglou Aiello & Apostolakos PLLC, she authored complex litigation motions and communicated regularly with adjusters, showing her ability to manage commercial disputes effectively.
In her early solo practice and prior associate roles, she independently handled civil and landlord/tenant litigation, further developing her courtroom skills and client advocacy.
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