Klein Lawyers

What Klein Lawyers does

Klein Lawyers LLP is a Canadian plaintiff-side class action law firm founded in 1995 by Managing Partner David Klein in British Columbia. The firm specializes in certified class proceedings on behalf of individuals and groups harmed by corporate wrongdoing, defective products, institutional negligence, and discriminatory practices, with active matters spanning defective drugs and medical devices (breast implants, Monsanto Roundup, TDF drugs), securities misrepresentation, consumer protection, and institutional-negligence cases such as the RCMP Gender-Based Harassment class action (settled for over $100 million). The firm operates on a contingency fee model where clients pay nothing unless a settlement or verdict is obtained, with all legal fees court-approved, and uses free initial consultations plus a phone-first intake as its primary acquisition channels.

The firm is headquartered in Vancouver with a regional office in Toronto, satellite offices across four BC municipalities (Burnaby, Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford), and an affiliated Quebec firm (Klein Avocats Plaideurs Inc.) providing national coverage across five provinces (BC, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador). David Klein holds the distinction of having been plaintiffs' counsel in the first class actions certified in BC, Manitoba, and Newfoundland & Labrador. Headcount has grown from 25 team members (homepage) to 50+ staff members (referenced in litigation coverage), supported by co-counsel partnerships with firms such as Kim Orr Barristers P.C. Cumulatively, the firm reports $1.4 billion+ recovered for thousands of victims.

Revenue is generated exclusively through contingency-fee class counsel fees, court-approved as a percentage of settlements and judgments. The firm does not disclose revenue, does not have external investment or parent ownership, and is privately held as a BC limited partnership. Marketing is driven by earned media (CTV, CBC, APTN News, Vancouver Sun), a content-heavy website, organic social channels, and lawyer referral networks. The firm has earned consecutive Lexpert, Best Lawyers in Canada, and Benchmark Canada recognitions through 2021-2026 and holds Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America.

Name

Klein Lawyers

Legal name

Klein Lawyers LLP

Website

https://callkleinlawyers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klein Lawyers LLP is a Canadian plaintiff-side class action firm founded in 1995, serving individual and group victims of corporate wrongdoing, defective products, and institutional negligence across five provinces on a contingency-fee basis, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto and an affiliated Quebec firm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Class Action Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Class action litigation
• Personal injury law
• Securities misrepresentation
• Consumer protection cases
• Institutional negligence

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Class Action Litigation: Class action cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning costs to litigate are absorbed by the firm and payment of legal fees is only due if a settlement is reached or successful trial verdict is obtained. All legal fees must be approved by the court.
2. Class Action Counsel Fees: The firm earns fees as class counsel, which are typically calculated as a percentage of settlements or judgments and must be approved by the court to ensure fairness to class members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Klein Lawyers is a Canadian class action law firm representing plaintiffs in certified class proceedings across Canada, handling cases in defective drugs and medical devices, securities misrepresentations, pension and retirement benefits, deceptive marketing, food poisoning, institutional negligence, and environmental class actions. The firm also provides personal injury representation, particularly for motor vehicle accident claims. Services are delivered on a contingency fee basis (no win, no fee), with free initial consultations.

Product overview

Klein Lawyers LLP is a Canadian class action law firm offering specialized legal services primarily focused on class action litigation. Founded by Managing Partner David Klein, the firm operates as a single-service law practice with specialized practice areas within class action law. The firm's core offering is class action litigation, supplemented by personal injury representation. Specialized practice areas include defective drugs and medical devices (breast implants, Monsanto Roundup, TDF drugs), securities misrepresentation, institutional negligence (RCMP harassment, Woodlands, Indian Boarding Homes), and consumer protection matters. The firm employs over 50 staff members with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, serving clients across Canada on a contingency fee basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class Action Litigation Core plaintiff-side class action litigation services representing individuals and groups in certified class proceedings across Canada, covering defective drugs and medical devices, securities misrepresentations, pension and retirement benefits, deceptive marketing, food poisoning, institutional negligence, and environmental class actions.
• Personal Injury Representation Legal representation for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents and other personal injury matters, including advocacy for ICBC no-fault insurance reform.
• Defective Drugs and Medical Devices Litigation Class action representation for plaintiffs harmed by defective pharmaceutical products and medical devices, including breast implant litigation (Harrington v. Dow Corning Corporation), Monsanto Roundup litigation, and TDF drug litigation (Viread, Truvada, Atripla, Complera, Stribild) involving kidney and bone damage claims.
• Securities Misrepresentation Class Actions Class action representation for investors and shareholders in cases involving securities fraud and material misrepresentation by publicly traded companies.
• Institutional Negligence Class Actions Class action litigation against institutions for systemic negligence, including the landmark RCMP gender-based harassment and discrimination class action (settled for over $100 million), Woodlands institution class action, and Indian Boarding Homes class action.
• Consumer Protection Class Actions Class actions addressing consumer harms including food contamination, deceptive marketing practices, and price-fixing schemes affecting Canadian consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.4 billion+ recovered for clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter Healthcare and 3MmajorOthers · 5 October 2005Additional defendants in breast implant class action. Settlement of up to $4.3 million approved by BC Supreme Court on August 5, 2005.
• Dow Corning CorporationmajorOthers · 2 September 1998Defendant in breast implant class action. Settlement reached for $25 million US (later reported as $39 million) with Dow Corning, who had approximately 50% of the breast implant market. Settlement approved by BC Supreme Court in February 1999.
• Klein Avocats Plaideurs Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated Quebec law firm providing class action legal services in Quebec. Located at kleinavocats.com, this partnership extends Klein Lawyers' national reach to serve French-speaking clients in Quebec.
• Kim Orr Barristers P.C.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-counsel partner in major class action litigation including Merlo v. Canada (RCMP harassment case). Kim Orr is a highly experienced class action firm that has practiced in the specialized area for over 20 years.
• Kim, Spencer, McPheeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm referred for assisting clients with RCMP class action settlement claims. Contact provided for clients seeking legal assistance with claims.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP: Canadian plaintiff firm combining class action and personal injury practice areas. Closely comparable to Klein's hybrid class action / personal injury model and contingency-fee structure.
• Sotos Class Actions: Canadian plaintiff-side class action boutique focused on competition, consumer, and product liability matters. Directly comparable as a specialist class action firm competing for lead counsel roles in Ontario and nationally.
• Harrison Pensa LLP: Ontario-based plaintiff firm with an active class action group handling consumer and mass-tort matters. Comparable contingency-fee class action practice competing for similar mandates.
• Rochon Genova LLP: Toronto-based plaintiff class action firm with a similar contingency-fee model and a track record of large Canadian class settlements. Direct peer competing for the same institutional and mass-tort mandates.
• Tyllen Koskie LLP: Calgary-based class action boutique handling mass tort, institutional negligence, and consumer matters on contingency. Comparable firm profile, structure, and case-type mix to Klein Lawyers.
• Sutts, Strosberg LLP: Ontario/Windsor-based class action firm with deep experience in mass tort and product liability cases (e.g., tobacco, opioids-adjacent). Comparable contingency-fee class action practice and case-type focus.
• Forde Law Office: Toronto-based class action boutique with a focus on institutional and product liability matters. Comparable specialist plaintiff firm competing for lead counsel appointments in Ontario.
• Kim Orr Barristers P.C. Toronto plaintiff-side class action boutique with 20+ years of class action experience. Direct peer; notably a current co-counsel partner to Klein Lawyers on the RCMP harassment matter.
• Charney Lawyers: Toronto plaintiff-side class action firm focused on consumer protection, securities, and competition matters. Direct peer competing for the same national class action mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Lerners LLP: Established full-service Canadian law firm with a class actions group. Less specialized than Klein but offers overlapping plaintiff-side class action capabilities as part of a broader litigation practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KleinLawyersLLP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZwX9c3ey4B81IWn6vdXyQQ/feed
• Facebookfacebook.com/KleinLawyersLLP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/klein-lawyers
• Instagraminstagram.com/kleinlawyersllp

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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