BIOGRAPHY

Louis Henry Klein is a seasoned trial and litigation attorney with over 25 years of experience representing clients in complex, high-exposure matters in state and federal courts. His practice spans serious criminal defense, sophisticated civil litigation, and immigration proceedings, with a focus on cases where the legal, financial, and personal stakes are substantial.

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Criminal Defense

Mr. Klein has defended clients in serious and high-profile prosecutions in New York and Connecticut, including homicide and other violent felony matters that have received media attention. He regularly appears in federal court and is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York.

His criminal practice includes:

• Homicide and major violent felonies

• Federal narcotics and conspiracy prosecutions

• Fraud and white-collar investigations

• Multi-defendant federal indictments

• Sex-related and other serious felony charges

He approaches each case with rigorous preparation, strategic motion practice, and disciplined trial execution. Known for his courtroom composure and precise advocacy, Mr. Klein is trusted to handle matters involving significant sentencing exposure and reputational risk.

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Civil Litigation

Mr. Klein maintains an active civil litigation practice in both New York State and Federal Courts, representing clients in complex commercial and contested disputes. His work includes business conflicts, insurance coverage litigation, construction and property-related claims, and fraud allegations.

He has successfully compelled insurers to provide defense and indemnification where coverage was denied and has achieved favorable outcomes in highly contested matters through strategic motion practice, evidentiary challenges, and trial advocacy. His litigation style is deliberate, focused, and outcome-driven.

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Family Law & Transactions

Mr. Klein represents clients in contested and uncontested matrimonial matters, including divorce, custody, and support proceedings. He also advises on real estate and business transactions, bringing a litigator’s perspective to drafting and negotiation to minimize future exposure.

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Immigration Litigation

Mr. Klein regularly represents clients in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts nationwide and before federal appellate courts. His immigration practice includes merits hearings, bond hearings, motions to reopen, appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal circuit review.

He is particularly experienced in cases involving criminal-immigration overlap and high-risk removal exposure, applying strategic litigation techniques drawn from his broader trial practice.

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Education & Admissions

Mr. Klein earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, where he served as Executive Notes and Comments Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review and received the Distinguished Scholar Award. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York.

He has been admitted to practice since 2000 and is licensed in:

• New York

• Connecticut

• United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York

• United States District Courts for the Eastern District of New York

• United States District Courts for the Northern District of New York

• United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit