ORLANDO, Fla., November 20, 2024– RumbergerKirk partner Steve Klein has been invited to join the prestigious Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC). Klein joins RumbergerKirk attorneys Rob Blank, Rebecca Beers, Dick Caldwell, Dan Gerber, LaShawnda Jackson, Larry Smith and Jennifer Thomas who are also members of the FDCC. Membership is selective and by nomination only. The FDCC sends invitations to attorneys who have a proven record of excellence and have differentiated themselves professionally and personally.

“I am honored to be nominated and invited to this exclusive organization of premier defense attorneys and corporate counsel,” said Klein.

“Based upon my conversations with my partners and colleagues outside of the firm, FDCC offers outstanding opportunities for developing trusted relationships through networking and legal education events. I look forward to meeting, sharing experiences, and working with this incredible group of highly esteemed and successful attorneys,” he continued. 

Klein focuses his practice in the areas of product liability, warranty and Lemon Law, and complex insurance and casualty litigation. He defends clients against claims involving the Federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state Lemon Laws in Florida and the Southeast. He applies his experience and product knowledge from handling breach of warranty and lemon law cases to his product liability practice.  He represents a wide range of manufacturers of including automobiles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, tires, boats and other watercraft against negligence and strict liability claims based upon alleged product defects which resulted in injuries, death, or significant property damage from fires.

Founded in 1936, the FDCC provides members with access to unique and relevant opportunities to enhance their skills and leadership through productive meetings, knowledge sharing and active collaboration with their peers. The organization is dedicated to leading the legal profession by advancing the principles of integrity, professionalism, fair civil justice, intellectual capital, and fostering the trust and value of fellowship among FDCC peers.

RumbergerKirk provides litigation and counseling services in a wide range of civil practice areas including product liability, commercial litigation, construction, real estate, intellectual property litigation, securities litigation, labor and employment law, bankruptcy, insurance coverage, professional liability and administrative law. Offices are located in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Tallahassee and Birmingham, Alabama.

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