Klein & Carney Co., LLC
Klein & Carney Co., LLC

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Larry S. Klein

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Biography

ON THE RECORD 

Larry S. Klein has been a staunch defender of injury victim rights for the last 39 years. His extensive experience spans the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance law, motor vehicle accidents and nursing home negligence.

Born in Cleveland , he attended Boston University , where he earned a B.A. in 1975 in Psychology and Accounting, graduating cum laude. He earned his J.D. in 1980 from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

He is admitted to practice in all Ohio courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and the U.S. Tax Court.  He is a member of the Cleveland , Cuyahoga, Ashtabula, Ohio State and American Bar Associations; the American Association for Justice, the Ohio Association for Justice and the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys.  Larry S. Klein has received a Preeminent AV* rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This rating applies to those lawyers at the highest level of professional excellence.

Because he has demonstrated excellence in the practice of law, Larry is receiving an honor that is limited to no more than 5% of the attorneys within his state. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of their professional accomplishments.

OFF THE RECORD 

Larry is a first generation American, whose parents both immigrated to this country for a better life.  His parents emphasized the importance of education, and sacrificed to make sure their son would attend quality schools.  He was the first member of his family to attend college, and obtain an advanced degree.  In his spare time, his favorite pastimes are golf and travel, and he is passionate about both.  Larry enjoys golfing and travel with his wife of forty-one years, and spends as much time as possible visiting with their two grown children.  Larry is active in the community and supports various religious and secular charities.     

Education

  • Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio
    • J.D. - 1980
  • Boston University, Boston, MA
    • B.A. - 1975
    • Honors: cum laude
    • Major: Psychology
    • Minor: Accounting

Professional Associations

  • American Association for Justice, Member
  • Ohio Association for Justice, Member
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys, Member
  • Cleveland Bar Association, Member
  • Cuyahoga County Bar Association, Member
  • Ashtabula County Bar Association, Member
  • Ohio State Bar, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member

Current Employment Position

  • Partner

*AV®, BV®, AV Preeminent® and BV Distinguished® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general practice standards.

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 1980
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
  • U.S. Tax Court