Herb Klein (politician)
American politician (1930-2023)
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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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 | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | June 24, 1930
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]
References
change- ↑ 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.