Richard D. Klein
Richard Klein has 25+ years of experience as a trial lawyer. Since 1995, Richard D. Klein has fought his clients' legal battles, giving a voice to those who are going through some of the most emotionally exhausting times of their lives. Taking on the burden of clients' personal injury and wrongful death suits, he gives a voice to those individuals and families whose lives have been changed by accidents involving semi-trucks, cars, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft. Drawing on his many years of experience, Richard Klein expertly represents and defends his clients with dignity.
Experience
- Richard has tried over 125 bench and jury trials, since 1995 when he began his career trying cases immediately at the law firm Charles Shaw, renown as the best and most liked criminal defense lawyer in St. Louis history. After trying more than a dozen cases at the Charles Shaw Law Firm, he began trying cases in Personal Injury, to help those who have been harmed and are in great need of help.
- He had a Jury Verdict published in MATA’s publication for best result.
- Had numerous settlements and judgments reported in Missouri Lawyers Weekly throughout his career.
- Attorney Klein has been listed in TOP Verdicts & Settlements annual report in Missouri Lawyers Weekly in multiple years.
- Attorney Klein has been listed in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers for Civil Plaintiffs
- Lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Licensed to Practice Law
- Missouri, 1995
- Illinois, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2018
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1995
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1995
Legal Employment
- Missouri State House of Representatives, 1992 Legislative Assistant
- Missouri State Public Defender, Rule 13 Certified Intern, St. Louis County 1993-94
- Charles M. Shaw Law Firm, Associate 1995-1996
- Stahlhuth & Rudder Law Firm, Associate 1996-1999
- James C. Ochs, Attorney, P.C., Associate 1999-2005
- Ochs & Klein Attorneys, P.C.,, Partner 2006-present
Education
- SMSU, n/k/a Missouri State University, cum laude, B.S., 1992
- Washington University School of Law
- University of Tulsa College of Law, Juris Doctorate, 1995
- Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity, SBA Delegate
- Mock Trial Team Captain, ATLA Award for Trial Advocacy
Member
- Missouri Bar Association
- Illinois Bar Association
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- American Association for Justice
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
- MATA Hall of Fame
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
- Milliion Dollar Advocates Forum- Life Member
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum- Life Member
- Top 100 National Trial Lawyers
- Selected to Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers
Author/Lecturer
- “Damages in Civil Cases” Published by NBI
Community Involvement
Rich has lived his whole life in St. Louis. He grew up in Fenton and went to John F. Kennedy H.S. He worked to pay his way through college and law school. Both of his parents were union members. His father was an auto mechanic/technician and his mother was a grocery clerk. He appreciates the benefits that labor unions obtain for families through collective bargaining agreements. As a young boy, Rich walked the picket lines with his dad during the 1970's. He understands how tight money can be for most families. He fights to help families through difficult financial times when their income earners are injured and unable to work because of the dangerous actions of others. Rich's wife, Michelle, is also a JFK alum. They have three children and are members of Ascension Parish in Chesterfield. Rich has served a five-year team as Trustee for Royalwood Subdivision. He has coached youth soccer, and he coached competitive baseball from 2006-2019.
Our Client Testimonials
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"Rich: This is more than we ever dreamed of! Now my husband can retire. It will be nice to have him with me. Thank you for all your help with these details. Please also thank your staff, they were all very helpful with our questions during this past trying year. Thanks again!" CLT- CLT
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Mr. Klein, that is WAY more money than we were expecting! Oh my, thank you!!
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Attorney Ochs is very caring and personable. I highly recommend his firm. He helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of. He visited my elderly father and took the time to explain everything to him.- Cindy M.
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You're awesome, Rich! Thank you so much!- A.J.
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When I went to Mr. Klein I really didn't trust attorney's, but after meeting with Mr. Klein, he laid everything out for me, returned every phone call I made to him, and answered every question I had, no matter how stupid my question was. He knew I did not know how the law worked, so he explained everything to me. I trust him enough that I referred three friends to him. anytime I have a need for a attorney, it will me Mr. Richard Klein that I will call.- Robert G.
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I was referred to Richard Klein by my probate attorney. I am very grateful for what Richard did for my son and I. He is very easy to work with and cares about what you are going through. Any questions or concerns I had were always answered within the hour. I recommend Richard to everyone I know. Richard Klein is AMAZING and will always fight hard for his clients to get them what they deserve and then some!!! I will forever be grateful for what he did for my son!!! Amie Messmer- Amie M.
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The insurance adjuster told me I had no claim. I let him know my lawyers are Ochs & Klein. Heck, you (Rich) and Ochs wrote the law on these cases. That adjuster don't know nothing! Thank you for helping me and my family. I am grateful that I can count on you. I know you will make this right.- David
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Dear Richard, Thank you for your helping me. I will always appreciate you for this. You and Jim are great people/lawyers.... God bless you and thanks so much.- Ron
