Khaled John Klele

Partner

Kay’s detail-oriented approach and philosophy of fully understanding each case to better defend the matter or resolve it favorably for the client has earned him recognition in the legal community. It is this attention to detail and commitment to thorough preparation that has earned him the “Future Star” designation in Benchmark Litigation’s Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys since 2008 and the “Super Lawyers Rising Star” designation in Law and Politics since 2008.

Kay has been with Riker Danzig since securing a summer associate spot in 1999, joining the firm as an attorney in 2000 after graduating from law school. Now a partner in the Firm’s Commercial Litigation Group, he has been involved in all phases of complex commercial litigation, successfully trying and arbitrating cases in State and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.

Although he has broad experience in the litigation area, he has developed a particular focus on the health care industry, for which he provides counsel relating to litigation, compliance and credentialing matters, and insurance issues to a variety of providers, including ambulatory surgery centers. His experience in this area gives him a solid understanding of the complex federal and State regulations that affect provider operations.

In addition, Kay has developed a strong reputation for his work in products liability defense. He also has a solid background in construction and employment litigation. When handling construction litigation matters, he handles all aspects of the lawsuit, personally reviewing the documents and identifying the key issues that comprise the basis of the dispute. While one such litigation was ongoing, he successfully managed and defended against approximately 25 different lien claimants, most of which filed separate lawsuits in the Superior Court of New Jersey. He has also successfully handled whistleblower claims, as well as protection of trade secrets and non-compete actions.

Kay was selected to serve as a member of the Supreme Court District XB Ethics Committee.

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