Atty. Eric Alan Klein
Eric Alan Klein is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare and 6 other areas of law. Eric received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Eric Alan Klein at a Glance
Eric Alan Klein is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Princeton University (A.B., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Director, Association for Corporate Growth Los Angeles •Member, American Health Lawyers Association •Member, California Society for Healthcare Attorneys. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Alan Klein
- Eric Alan Klein is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare and 6 other areas of law
- Eric received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Eric practices at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Alan Klein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Alan Klein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Los Angeles
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Eric Alan Klein is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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Health Care Law in Los Angeles
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Eric Alan Klein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Alan Klein's practice in the field of business, ip, m&a, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Alan Klein brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and m&a, Eric Alan Klein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric Alan Klein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Alan Klein Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Alan Klein has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Alan Klein directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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