Louis M. Klein, a graduate of New York University (B.S.) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D.), began practicing law in 1967 when he joined his father’s law firm. Shortly thereafter, he became a partner in Ewig, Klein & Klein. In 1976, Lou’s father, Aaron E. Klein, left the practice following his election to the Supreme Court of the State of New York. In 1977, Lou Klein formed a partnership with James P. Gilpatric, now a Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Klein later returned to the practice in 1989. Aaron and Lou Klein were later joined in their legal practice by Steven H. Klein. Since 1988, Lou has served as attorney for the Ulster County Office for the Aging.
In addition to practicing law, Louis M. Klein has been very active in the area of civic and community affairs. In 1970, he was appointed Town Attorney of the Town of Esopus, in Ulster County, a position which he held until he was elected to the Ulster County Legislature in 1971. He later served as Minority Leader (1976-1977) and Chairman (1978-1979) of the Ulster County Legislature. In 1983, he was elected to his first of three consecutive three year terms as a member of the Kingston City Schools Board of Education. Lou was elected president of the Board of Education for six one year terms. More recently, He served as the vice chairman of the Ulster County Charter Commission. In addition to several other civic affiliations, he has served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Temple Emanuel. Lou currently serves as the President of the Lifetime Learning Institute at Bard College.
