Christopher B. Kleister, Attorney at Law

     Christopher B. Kleister was born and raised in Washingtonville, New York. He graduated from Washingtonville High School in 1994 and thereafter attended Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York earning a degree in accounting.

     Mr. Kleister received his Juris Doctorate degree from Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York and was admitted to practice in the State of New York on April 10, 2002. He previously worked for two large firms in the area before opening his own practice.

     Mr. Kleister is currently a member of the New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and Orange County Bar Association and is dedicated to providing his clients with effective legal representation. Mr. Kleister sits on the Orange County Assigned Counsel Panel.




Jennifer L. McCarthy, Paralegal

     Jennifer L. McCarthy joined The Kleister Law Group, LLC, with its opening in October 2003. She is a lifelong resident of Orange County.

     Ms. McCarthy graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School in 1991 and thereafter attended Marist College. She brings over 10 years experience in the legal field to the firm including extensive knowledge of both real estate and litigation, more specifically contract preparation, resolution of title issues, financing issues and contract closings.

     Previously, Ms. McCarthy has worked for an Orange County Family Court Judge, a large personal injury law firm as well as one of the largest "full service" law firms in the area.

      She is a member of the Builder's Association of the Hudson Valley and Business Network International (BNI).

     Ms. McCarthy is dedicated to her work and uses her knowledge and expertise to help provide clients with a caring and understanding environment in conjunction with the highest quality legal services.