Herb Klein (politician)
Herbert C. "Herb" Klein (June 24, 1930 – November 24, 2023) was an American businessman, attorney, and politician. He represented New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives.[1] He was widely called as one of New Jersey's foremost trial lawyers and was the lead counsel in some of the most important trials in the state.
Herb Klein | |
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 Klein in 2015 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Robert A. Roe |
| Succeeded by | William J. Martini |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 35th Legislative District | |
| In office January 9, 1972 – January 9, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | William H. Hicks |
| Succeeded by | John J. Sinsimer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 24, 1930 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 2023 (aged 93) Clifton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Krieger |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University (BA) Harvard University (JD) New York University (LLM) |
| Profession | Businessman, attorney, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1954–1956 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant |
Klein died on November 24, 2023 in Clifton, New Jersey at the age of 93.[2]
Herb Klein (politician) Media
Klein and wife Jacqueline with Vice President Joe Biden and Second Lady Jill Biden
References
- ↑ Stone, Kurt F. (2010). The Jews of Capitol Hill: A Compendium of Jewish Congressional Members. Scarecrow Press. p. 492. ISBN 9780810877382. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ Wildstein, David (November 24, 2023). "Herb Klein, former N.J. congressman, dies at 93". New Jersey Globe.
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