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David A. Kluft
Associate
Boston
David Kluft has a wide-ranging litigation practice in which he represents and advises companies and individuals in commercial litigation, defamation, business torts, intellectual property, employment disputes and government and internal investigations.
In addition, David has successfully represented victims of domestic violence pro bono before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, the Appeals Court, the Superior Court and the District Court.
Before joining Foley Hoag, David had more than ten years of experience as a film maker, television producer, film festival director and non-profit arts administrator. In this capacity he held such positions as: Festival Director and Founder, NextFrame Film and Video Festival (1992-1996); Associate Producer, Philadelphia PBS Affiliate (1996-1997); Program Coordinator, Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema (1997-2000); and Publicist, Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (1999-2000).
Bars and Court Admissions
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
professional / civic involvement
Law Clerk to Justice Judith Cowin, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, 2003-2004
Boston Bar Association, Member
Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
Board Member, Astrea Media
Greater Boston Legal Services Associates Fund Drive Captain
publications
Contributing Author, Documentary Evidence, A Practical Guide to Introducing Evidence, 2nd edition, MCLE (2007).
Contributing Author, PostDecision Practice, Appellate Practice in Massachusetts, MCLE (2007).
By Word or Deed: The SJC Recognizes Defamation by Physical Acts, BOSTON BAR JOURNAL (September/October 2005)
Note, Beyond Words: The Potential Expansion of Defamation by Conduct in Massachusetts, 83 B.U. L. REV. 619 (2003).
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