Klinedinst Names Shareholder Ian A. Rambarran as New CEO; Firm Founder John D. Klinedinst Resumes Role of Chairman

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 5, 2026--

Klinedinst PC, a prominent business and litigation law firm with seven offices across the Western U.S., announced today that longtime Shareholder and immediate-past Treasurer Ian A. Rambarran has been elected as Chief Executive Officer following a unanimous decision by the firm's Board of Directors. The decision reflects the firm’s confidence in Mr. Rambarran’s proven leadership and institutional knowledge. He succeeds interim CEO and firm founder John D. Klinedinst, who will resume his role as Chairman.

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Ian A. Rambarran, new CEO of Klinedinst PC

Mr. Rambarran's extensive knowledge and experience both within the firm and in the broader legal and business communities make him an ideal leader for the future. In addition to his new role as CEO, Mr. Rambarran will continue to advise and represent clients in business and commercial disputes, as well as high-loss tort matters. His previous hands-on role as Treasurer has equipped him with the financial management skills that will be crucial for guiding the firm and its attorneys toward new opportunities and success.

"Ian is exceptionally well-qualified to be an impactful CEO. He has been actively involved in our finances for many years while building one of the most robust practices in the firm," says Mr. Klinedinst. “Over the past 20 years, he developed his business from the ground up and has helped many others achieve success along the way. Klinedinst is in very capable hands with Ian at the helm."

During his tenure as interim CEO over the past year, Mr. Klinedinst has played a key role in Klinedinst’s strategic growth initiatives, including the hiring of more than 30 new attorneys, facilitating development in multiple new practice areas, and upgrading and expanding the firm’s offices in Seattle and Las Vegas. All while maintaining a longstanding and strong presence in San Diego, Irvine, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Arizona.

ABOUT KLINEDINST PC

Founded in 1983, Klinedinst PC continues to be the go-to firm for clients looking for litigation, trial experience, transactional representation, and legal counsel. The firm’s offices in Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Diego, and Seattle service clients across the Western United States, handling matters throughout the Western United States. What sets Klinedinst apart is the relationship our attorneys foster with each and every client. Klinedinst lawyers are indispensable strategic partners to business leaders, helping to achieve business objectives and create proactive solutions to resolve the many legal challenges that businesses are confronted with every day. Whether vigorously advocating for business clients in court, or guiding business transactions and negotiations, Klinedinst is the trusted legal advisor to have by your side.

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Michael Guzzo, Director of Marketing

Klinedinst PC

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