History
Shari Kleiner and Lisa Ellern-Feldman grew up in New York City. Each attended an elite law school and later worked for top-tier international law firms honing their skills and gaining broad legal experience. Shari focused on Employment Law and Litigation. Lisa focused on Trusts & Estates and Taxation. Each eventually left big firm practice to work on her own in the DC area. Before retiring, Robert Plotkin spent many years in government and then with working with Lisa and Shari until retiring.
Collaborations between Shari, Lisa and Bob eventually resulted in the founding of Kleiner Feldman Plotkin PLLC. We found that each of our individual talents and fields complemented each other’s in surprising and useful ways. Solving problems and providing a high level service is the passion that continues to drive us. Our clients understand that we are completely devoted to helping them achieve the best results. That is the energy that sets us apart.
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Attorneys
Partner
Shari G. Kleiner
Shari Kleiner has been actively practicing employment law since 2001. A graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, Shari Kleiner specializes in common sense approaches to employment relationships that achieve maximum efficiencies for employers and employees.
Using the broad skill set she acquired while practicing at a large firm for more than eight years, Shari puts her client's needs first. In addition to all aspects of traditional employment law, and employment litigation, Shari also is experienced in trusts and estates, guardianship and immigration law.
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor Cumme Laude
Johns Hopkins University
B.A., International Studies
Activities & Affiliations
• MIP Law for Creatives Association, Member-at-Large
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary
Bar Admissions
• Washington, D.C., Massachusetts
Partner
Lisa Ellern-Feldman
After graduating from law school, Lisa clerked for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Robert M. Levy of the Eastern District of New York. Following her clerkship, she worked at Simpson Thatcher and a variety of other top-tier law firms. Prior to co-founding Kleiner Feldman Plotkin, Lisa specialized in non-profit law as well as Trusts & Estates. Lisa is experienced in handling probate, estate planning, elder law, disability benefits, and advising non-profit and for profit entities.
Education
COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 2000
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
B.A., 1994
Activities & Affiliations
• District of Columbia Bar Association
Bar Admissions
• New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C.