Shanin Specter
Kline & Specter, P.C.
1525 Locust Street
The 19th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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Phone: (215) 772-1000 | Fax: (215) 772-1359
http://www.klinespecter.com
One Of The Nation's Best Personal Injury Firms
Legal Topic
Personal Injury
Preferred New Clients
Catastrophic personal injury.
Sub-Topics
Accidents & Personal Injury
- Construction Site Injuries
- Jones Act
- Petrochemical Accidents
- Slip & Fall
- Sports Injuries
Car Accident
- Auto Accident
- Whiplash
Character Injury
- Defamation
- Invasion of Privacy
- Libel
- Slander
Dangerous Property
Intentional Injuries
- Assault & Battery
- Child Abuse
- Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
- Domestic Violence
- Police Misconduct
- Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
- Airplanes
- Buildings
- Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
- Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
- Anesthesia Malpractice
- Birth Injuries and Defects
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Dental Malpractice
- Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
- Emergency Room Errors
- HMO Managed Case
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Medication Malpractice
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Optometry Malpractice
- Prescription/Drug Malpractice
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Surgical Errors
- Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
Motorcycle Accident
Product Liability
- Design Defects
- Manufacturing Defects
Professional Malpractice
- Financial Malpractice
- Legal Malpractice
- Religious Malpractice
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
- Amputation
- Birth Injury
- Burn Injury
- Head/Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Toxic Tort
- Chemicals & Cosmetics
- Dangerous Drugs & Products
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Products & Devices
- Mesothelioma
- Pesticides
- Radiation & Electromagnetic Energy
- Tobacco
- Toxic Mold
Truck Accident
Wrongful Death
Bar Admissions
PA, Oct 1984
Bar Number: 40928
Other Court Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court; Third and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeal; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania; and Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Inner Circle of Advocates, American College of Trial Lawyers, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association.
Continuing Education
Attend Continuing Legal Education (CLE). I teach "Introduction to Trial Advocacy" at the University of Pennsylvania.
Example Cases
• White v. Ford - $153 million verdict, product liability case.
• The Caruso Case - $49 million medical malpractice verdict.
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Juris Doctorate
Philadelphia
PA
1984
University of Cambridge
Master of Laws
Cambridge, England
1984
First Honors
Haverford College
Bachelor of Arts
Haverford
PA
1980
Honors in Political Science; Stephen Miller Award; Harry S. Truman Scholar.
Number of Attorneys
30
State Licensed In
Pennsylvania
Firm Focus and History
Kline & Specter handles catastrophic personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, birth injuries, product liability, premises liability, auto accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall, civil rights and whistleblower lawsuits.
The firm was started in January 1995.
Previous Employment Summary
Both Shanin Specter and founding partner Thomas R. Kline previously worked at The Beasley Firm in Philadelphia.
Activities and Awards
• Inner Circle of Advocates Membership
• Best Lawyers in America - named every year since 1995
• Michael A. Musmanno Award conferred by the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 2008
• Super Lawyers Top 10 Attorneys in Pennsylvania
• Named to World's Leading Product Liability Lawyers
• AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients need to rely on lawyers, not themselves, for legal opinions.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am not willing to coach clients who wish to represent themselves.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I like working on people's problems and being able to improve their lives.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I can't distill 26 years of experience into one sentence. Read "Two Boys" to learn more. Visit www.klinespecter.com to find out more about the book "Two Boys."
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I can help others most here.
What do you like best about your career?
Being able to help others.
Tell us about your law firm:
We have a great firm of highly skilled and caring professionals.
What are your strengths and style?
Thorough, careful, analytical, honest, and persuasive.
Personal Interests:
Baseball, squash, reading, and our children.
Office Manager/Assistant
Diane Grimmie and Rubye Evans.
Fax
(215) 772-1359
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish
Additional Offices
New Jersey Office
LibertyView
457 Haddenfield Rd.
Suite 540
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 662-1180
New York Office
230 Park Ave.
Suite 2525
New York, NY 10169
(212) 986-6200 x24
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Fees are on a contingency basis.
Hourly Rates
Not applicable.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes.
Typical Retainer
None.
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