
Orange County Attorney Profiles
Gerald A. Klein
With more than 25 years of legal experience, Gerald A. Klein currently handles a wide variety of litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants throughout Southern California. Mr. Klein has built a particular expertise in handling trade secret, unfair competition, trademark, intellecual property and copyright matters, and he also handles a range of business litigation, and legal malpractice matters.
A former deputy district attorney and expert litigator, Mr. Klein feels most at home in court. His extensive experience has led to him being frequently invited to teach and give seminars at local bar associations and universities. Additionally, Mr. Klein's reputation in the Southern California legal community has earned him Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" peer rating, signifying the highest levels of professionalism and ethical standards.
Education:
- J.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Law (1982)
- B.A., magna cum laude, State University of New York at Albany (1978)
Admissions:
- California (1982)
- U.S. District Court Central District of California (1983)
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (1985)
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California (1990)
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (1986)
- U.S. Supreme Court (1986)
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (Member, 2002 Board of Directors)
- Orange County Bar Association (Chairman, 2001 Business Litigation Section)
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Board of Governors, Orange County Chapter)
- College of Trial Advocacy (Chairman, 2002)
- American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate)
Honors and Awards:
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Professional Negligence, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2009
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Business Litigation, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
- Super Lawyers® Southern California Magazine, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Super Lawyers® Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008
- Klein & Wilson Named Among OC’s Top Attorneys in OC Metro Magazine in 2010
Published Works:
- Legal Malpractice, Klein & Wilson Website (June 2010)
- Creating a Masterpiece: The Art of Direct Examination, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2010)
- Multi-Media Presentations at Mediation, Advocate (January 2006)
- The CEO as Witness: Super Hero or Arch Villain, ABTL Report (Summer 2005)
- Taking Care of Business on a Contingency Fee, OCTLA Gavel (April 2003)
- Animations - Star Wars Technology in the Courtroom, Forum (December 1998)
- Litigation: Using Mock Trials Effectively, California Lawyer (May 1998)
- Multimedia Trial Presentations Increase Chances of Defense Verdicts at Trial, Claims People (June 1996)
- Prop. 51 and the House that Tech-Bilt, California Lawyer (November 1986)
Class/Seminars Taught:
- Instructor, Modern Trial Tactics, Law Firms and Government Agencies
- Instructor, Modern Trial Tactics, University of California
- Instructor, Construction Law, California State University
- Panelist, Continuing Education of the Bar
- Panelist, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association
- Panelist, Orange County Bar Association
Mark B. Wilson
Mark B. Wilson possesses more than 20 years of trial experience, and as a seasoned trial attorney, has tried cases in both state and federal court in a wide variety of areas, including copyright infringement, intellectual property, and covenants not to compete. Mr. Wilson has an impeccable trial record, winning almost every case he has tried or arbitrated. Mr. Wilson has lost only one jury trial, which was later reversed in favor of his client on appeal.
Mr. Wilson's skill as a litigator and his commitment to excellence have led to his being frequently invited to teach and give seminars at local bar associations. His numerous professional honors include being selected as a finalist for the "Business Litigation Trial Lawyer of the Year" in 2006 by the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, he is the recipient of Martindale-Hubbell's prestigious "AV" peer rating, signifying the highest levels of professionalism and ethical standards.
Education:
- J.D., Loyola Marymount University (1988)
- B.S., University of Southern California (1985)
Admissions:
- California (1988)
- U.S. District Court Central District of California (1989)
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (1989)
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California (1989)
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California (1989)
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (1989)
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- State Bar of California
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2002-2008)
- Consumer Attorneys of California (2005-present)
- Banyard Inn of Court (2000-2010)
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers (2004-2010)
Honors and Awards:
- Super Lawyers® Southern California Magazine, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Super Lawyers® Corporate Counsel Edition, 2008
- Klein & Wilson Named Among OC’s Top Attorneys in OC Metro Magazine in 2010
Published Works:
- Legal Malpractice, Klein & Wilson Website (June 2010)
- The Trial Lawyer's Screenplay, OCTLA Gavel (Summer 2007)
- Multimedia: An Unforgettable Trial Presentation, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2006)
- The Do's and Dont's of Closing Arguments, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2006)
- The Parol Evidence Rule. The Gatekeeper of Evidence in Contract Cases, OCTLA Gavel (Fall 2005)
- Mock Trials - One of the Most Powerful Tools for Case Evaluation and Trial Preparation, ABTL Report (Summer 2004)
- Plaintiff's Right to Recover Medical Costs: How to Introduce Evidence of Actual Bills, OCTLA Gavel (October 2003)
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Choice of Law Issues, OCTLA Gavel (Spring 2003)
- How to Get Your Attorneys' Fees Reimbursed!, Klein & Wilson Website
- Contributed to 1992 Supplement of California Defect Litigation, Thomas E. Miller
Class/Seminars Taught:
- Lecturer, Cumis Counsel Issues for the Business Litigator, Orange County Bar Association, 2010
- Lecturer, Using Video Technology in Case Management, Deposition & Trial, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2009
- Lecturer, Technology Weapons Every Business Lawyer Must Learn to Use at Trial, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, 2008
- Lecturer, How to Use Videotaped Depositions at Trial, College of Trial Advocacy, 2009
- Lecturer, How to Take a Videotaped Deposition and Get it Into Evidence, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2006
- Lecturer, Modern Evidence Techniques and Technology, Lorman Seminar, 2005
- Lecturer, Damages in a Commercial Case, Lorman Seminar, 2003
- Lecturer, How to Conduct Voir Dire, Orange County Bar Association, 2003
- Lecturer, Latest Trends in Jury Selection, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2003
- Lecturer, Mock Trials - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2002
- Lecturer, Litigation in the 21st Century - How to Present a Multimedia Trial, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, 2001
- Lecturer, Trying the Business Case on a Contingency Fee Basis, State Bar of California, 2000
- Lecturer, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mock Trials and Focus Groups, Orange County Bar Association, Business Litigation Section, 2000
- Lecturer, Construction Issues, California State University and American Society of Professional Estimators
- Lecturer, Litigation in the 21st Century, State Bar of California

