Natalie Klyashtorny

About

Natalie is the head of the firm’s Litigation Group. In addition to maintaining her robust legal practice, she has played a significant leadership role in the Philadelphia legal community and has extensive experience as an attorney in the region. Her clients find it reassuring to know that when she walks into a courtroom she most likely has already appeared before the presiding judge, knows opposing counsel, and understands how to work with them both.

Natalie focuses her practice on real estate and business counseling and litigation, as well as advising clients on their workforce and human resources issues. She regularly counsels and represents individuals and small and medium-sized businesses in commercial transactions, real estate disputes, business disputes, and employment and workforce issues.

Natalie was born in Ukraine and emigrated to the United States when she was seven years old. She is fluent in both Russian and English. When Natalie is not practicing law, she enjoys relaxing at the beach (locally or in more exotic destinations), traveling, and keeping her pulse on what is new in Philadelphia’s ever changing restaurant and cultural scene.

Recognition

Natalie is well-known for zealously representing her business clients with a great deal of success:

  • Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers® (2024)
  • Super Lawyer, Business Litigation, Super Lawyers (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).
  • Rising Star, Business Litigation, Super Lawyers (2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012).
  • 10.0 “Superb” Avvo® rating.

Appointments

Natalie has been responsible for investigating and making recommendations of the fitness of candidates for the state judiciary:

  • Member, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, Philadelphia Bar Association (2024-present).
  • Member, Investigative Division, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, Pennsylvania Bar Association (2006-present).

Natalie has also served and continues to serve as a leader in the legal community:

  • Member, Executive Committee, Real Property Section, Philadelphia Bar Association (2022-present).
  • Chancellor, Louis D. Brandeis Law Society (2021-2023).
  • Member, Cabinet, Philadelphia Bar Association (2020-2021, 2016-2018, 2005-2006).
  • Member, Board of Governors, Philadelphia Bar Association (2020-2021, 2013-2018, 2004-2006).
  • Member, Temple American Inn of Court (2010-present).
  • Co-Chair, Solo and Small Firm Management Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association (2010-2011).
  • Chair, Young Lawyers’ Division, Philadelphia Bar Association (2005-2006).

Publications

  • Supreme Court To Review Employee Text Messaging Privacy Case, Philadelphia Bar Association, Upon Further Review (March 4, 2010).
  • A Primer On The Wage Payment And Collection Law, Louis D. Brandeis Law Society (March 1, 2010).
  • City Required To Strictly Comply With Municipal Claims And Tax Liens Act, Philadelphia Bar Association, Upon Further Review (April 8, 2009).
  • Obama Signs The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Of 2009, Philadelphia Bar Association, Upon Further Review (February 9, 2009).

Education

In 1994, Natalie obtained her undergraduate degree at American University and then, in 1997, she graduated from Temple University School of Law.

Admitted to Practice

Natalie is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of New Jersey, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

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