In the legal field, the authenticity of a court order is a sacred boundary. When an attorney is accused of forging the very documents that define judicial authority, the professional consequences are absolute. For Philadelphia and New Jersey-based attorney Jared N. Klein (Attorney ID: 017362004), a series of grave allegations involving forged court papers and client deception has resulted in permanent disbarment in multiple states.
Effective December 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of New Jersey issued an order of disbarment by consent for Jared N. Klein, following a similar removal from the Pennsylvania Bar in late 2024.
The Core Misconduct: Forged Orders and False Hope
The disciplinary actions against Klein center on a troubling pattern of “manufacturing” legal victories to cover up professional neglect. According to reports and lawsuits filed by former clients:
1. The Creation of Fraudulent Court Documents
Klein was accused by a former client of creating dozens of forged court orders, default judgments, and settlement agreements.
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The “Ghost” Lawsuits: In one instance, Klein allegedly told a client he had filed a lawsuit in 2019 that court records show never existed.
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The Retired Judge’s Signature: To maintain the ruse, Klein reportedly sent the client a forged order awarding $20,000, which featured the signature of a judge who had already been retired for several years.
2. Systematic Client Deception
The allegations suggest that Klein used these fraudulent documents to hide the fact that he had missed critical filing deadlines or failed to initiate litigation entirely. This led to statutes of limitations expiring, effectively destroying the clients’ legal remedies while they were led to believe they were winning their cases.
A Chain Reaction of Disbarment
Jared N. Klein’s legal standing collapsed in a rapid succession of state-level actions:
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August 19, 2024 (Pennsylvania): The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued an order of disbarment on consent. Klein voluntarily resigned from the bar while facing investigations into professional misconduct.
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November 2024 (Civil Litigation): Following his removal, a major lawsuit was filed by a former client seeking millions in damages for the alleged fraud, naming Klein and his former firms, Blank Rome and Nochumson, as defendants.
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December 24, 2025 (New Jersey): Under the principles of reciprocal discipline, the New Jersey Supreme Court permanently disbarred Klein after he tendered his consent to the New Jersey Disciplinary Review Board.
Financial Sanctions and Trust Fund Seizure
The New Jersey Supreme Court’s final order (Case No. 091520) carries immediate financial mandates to protect potential victims:
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Name Stricken: Jared N. Klein’s name has been permanently removed from the roll of attorneys in New Jersey.
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Asset Freeze: All funds held in attorney trust accounts or other financial institutions under his name were ordered to be transferred to the Clerk of the Superior Court to be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund.
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Injunction: He is permanently restrained from practicing law, giving legal advice, or representing himself as an attorney in any capacity.
Conclusion: A Breach of the Highest Order
The disbarment of Jared N. Klein serves as a stark warning about the fragility of the “Attorney-Client” relationship. While most disciplinary cases involve negligence or communication lapses, the intentional forgery of judicial documents represents a fundamental strike against the heart of the legal system. For former clients of Klein, these disbarment orders provide the necessary legal foundation to pursue restitution through state Client Security Funds.
