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Herb Klein (politician)

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Herb Klein
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 byRobert A. Roe
Succeeded byWilliam J. Martini
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
from the 35th Legislative District
In office
January 9, 1972 – January 9, 1976
Preceded byWilliam H. Hicks
Succeeded byJohn J. Sinsimer
Personal details
Born(1930-06-24)June 24, 1930
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 2023(2023-11-24) (aged 93)
Clifton, New Jersey, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jacqueline Krieger
Alma materRutgers University (BA)
Harvard University (JD)
New York University (LLM)
ProfessionBusinessman, attorney, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1954–1956
Rank First Lieutenant

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.

Klein died on November 24, 2023 in Clifton, New Jersey at the age of 93.[2]

References

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  1. 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.
  2. Wildstein, David (November 24, 2023). "Herb Klein, former N.J. congressman, dies at 93". New Jersey Globe.