Thomas R. Kline
Partner

1350 I Street, NW
Suite 1100
Washington D.C. 20005
P: 202.662.2716
F: 202.974-9512

Tom concentrates his practice in civil litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution involving the following areas: general commercial matters, bankruptcy, intellectual property, insurance, energy, environmental issues, and administrative law cases, with a specialization in art and cultural property litigation and advice.

Tom most recently served as the Managing Partner of Andrew Kurth's Washington, D.C. office and on the firm's Policy Committee.

Articles / Publications

Briefings, Seminars & Speeches

Speaker

  • "Recovery of Art Stolen During World War II," When Justice Fails: Threats to the Independence of the Judiciary, National Judicial College, Washington, D.C. (February 1999)
  • "United States Law Governing the Restitution of Stolen Art and Cultural Property," Okinawa, Japan (October 1998)
  • "United States Law Governing the Restitution of Stolen Art and Cultural Property," The Legal Aspects Concerning the Restitution of Cultural Treasures: Theory and Practice, Kiev, Ukraine (December 1996)
  • "Litigating Lender Liability for Hazardous Waste: the Mirabile Case," American Bar Association Litigation Section Meeting, Chicago, Illinois (Fall 1987)

Panelist

  • "Evolving Standards: Due Diligence and the Acquisition of Antiquities and Ancient Art," American Association of Museums Annual Meeting, Indianapolis (May 2005)
  • "Nazi Artwork Theft: Reality, Process and Responsibility Fifty Years Later," New York University School of Law, New York City (March 1998)

Teacher

  • George Washington University, Assistant Professorial Lecturer, Museum Studies (2000 to Present)
  • George Mason University, School of Law, Adjunct Lecturer, Civil Procedure (1986)
  • The American University, Washington College of Law, Adjunct Lecturer, Legal Methods and Contracts (1977-1981)

Professional / Civic Affiliations

Member

  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Maryland State Bar
  • New York State Bar
  • American Bar Association
  • NASD Dispute Regulation, Inc., Board of Arbitrators (1998-present)
  • Volunteer Mediator, USDC, District of Columbia, Alternate Dispute Resolution Program (1996-present)
  • Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Environmental Law Anthology (1995-present) 
  • Co-chair, Energy Resources Law Committee, Tort and Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association (1989-1998)
  • Technical Advisory Board, Kunst und Recht (Art and Law Journal) (www.kur-journal.de)

Honors and Rewards - Officers Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Das Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens)

Media

Tom was interviewed by National Geographic for two videos: "Man fights Nazi plunder" and "'Treasure Wars' Overview."

Tom was quoted by Bloomberg and the Associated Press in three articles on December 10, 2008: "Max Stern Estate Pursues Nazi-Seized Art in German Collections,"  "Max Stern's estate shows 2 restituted paintings" and "Max Stern Estate Recovers Looted Art in Europe and America."

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Industries
Practice Areas
Education
  • JD, 1975, Columbia University School of Law, Columbia Law Review, Member and Editorial Board (1974-1975), James Kent Scholar (1974-1975), Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar (1972-1973, 1973-1974)
  • AB, 1968, Columbia College
Admitted
  • Maryland 1996
  • New York 1976
  • District of Columbia 1976
Languages
  • French
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