Thomas R. Kline was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Admitted to the bar in 1978. Preparatory and Legal Education: Albright College, AB, 1969; Lehigh University, M.A., 1971; Duquesne University School of Law, J.D., 1978. Organizations - Fraternities, Memberships, Fellowships: American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow; Pennsylvania Bar Association; Philadelphia Bar Association, Board of Governors; AAJ; Member (2000-2014) and President of the Inner Circle of Advocates 2007-2009; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; Superlawyers Survey: (2004-2014) #1 Pennsylvania Lawyer; National Law Journal Hall of Fame: Top Ten Pennsylvania Litigators List; Lawdragon: Top 500 Lawyers in America list and Top 500 Litigators in America List; Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University.