
David Klingsberg, Business Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
Over 68 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Special CounselatArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
West Palm Beach, FL
Practicing business in West Palm Beach since 1958.
- 68+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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David Klingsberg is a special counsel based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. David has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Experience
- over 68 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · General
- Handles Business, Class Action, and General matters from West Palm Beach, FL.
- Over 68 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David Klingsberg: David Klingsberg is a special counsel based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. David has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in West Palm Beach
David concentrates on business, class action, general, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Class Action
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Business cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
David takes business matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
David takes class action matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
General cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
David takes general matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
David takes litigation matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
David takes product liability matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David Klingsberg, business attorney serving West Palm Beach
David Klingsberg is a special counsel based in West Palm Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and General. David has over 68 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. David works from West Palm Beach, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.
David Klingsberg is a lawyer practicing commercial, product liability and mass torts, class actions and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 68 years. David practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in West Palm Beach, FL.
Working with David on a business matter
David Klingsberg is a lawyer practicing commercial, product liability and mass torts, class actions and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from New York University, and has been licensed for 68 years. David practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in West Palm Beach, FL.
Who David represents
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and general matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
New York University B.S. magna cum laude Yale Law School LL.B. Yale Law Journal
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Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
New York United Stat
1958 · ACTIVE
David studied at — in New York University B.S. magna cum laude Yale Law School LL.B. Yale Law Journal.
Law school and academic background
David completed — in New York University B.S. magna cum laude Yale Law School LL.B. Yale Law Journal. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He served as Chair of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (1986-1989). Mr. Klingsberg has been selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of The Best
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for preparing an amicus brief resulting in a landmark decision prohibiting the administrative imposition of Post Release Supervision. He also was presented with the Society's Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service in 2005, and with its Public Interest Lea
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Program on Trial Advocacy in an Antitrust Case for government lawyers (1977)
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Co-chair and lecturer (1978-1984). 1977, Columbia Law School, Eighteenth Annual Symposium (1977), Scientific and Technological Issues in Modern Litigation: Proof of Overcharges in a Price-Fixing Case Publications November 14, 2005, "Physicians' Differenti
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Locations
David Klingsberg's office in West Palm Beach
David's primary office is at Phillips Point, West Tower, Suite 900, 777 South Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401-6163. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
Phillips Point, West Tower, Suite 900, 777 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401-6163
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Client reviews of David Klingsberg — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of David. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in West Palm Beach.
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How to hire David Klingsberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David Klingsberg
How much does it cost to hire David for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside West Palm Beach?
David is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new business clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving West Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida
David handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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