Frederick M. Heiser

Fred M. Heiser is a shareholder in Klinedinst PC's Los Angeles and Orange County offices and is a member of the firm's Business and Commercial Litigation, Commercial General Liability, and Employment Practice Groups. His clients include local entrepreneurs, small family businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Fred is regularly called on by general counsel, business owners, and claims representatives to protect their interests and to provide hands-on, strategic, and efficient direction for complex civil cases. He has found success in retail defense, business litigation, employment law, and general liability matters. Handling every case with great personal attention, Fred provides legal counsel that is tailored to meet the specific needs and priorities of each client. His clients consistently rely on him to accurately gauge and limit any potential exposure and to proactively maximize their potential for success. He has litigated hundreds of cases to completion and has successfully handled jury trials, dispositive motions, and mediations to achieve results for his clients inside and outside the courtroom. In addition to litigation, Fred often partners with companies to strategically develop policies and procedures to minimize their liability risks. As a member of the USLAW NETWORK, Defense Research Institute (D.R.I.), and Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (C.L.M.), Fred advises industry leaders on a broad range of legal topics. He was a featured speaker at D.R.I.'s National Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management Seminar ("Best Practices: Preparing For and Responding to Premises Liability Claims"), and most recently at USLAW NETWORK's LAWMOBILE event ("A Retailer's Guide to Addressing and Avoiding the Spoliation Nightmare").