About Stuart Harris
Stuart Harris Kluft is an attorney admitted to practice in California and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He works in a mix of state and federal matters and regularly navigates procedural and appellate questions that arise when a case moves beyond the trial court. He is based at Van Vleck & Turner, LLP.
Kluft’s professional record centers on courtroom work and appellate filings. He handles pleadings, motions, and briefs. He also conducts legal research and prepares written argument intended for judges at both the trial and appellate levels. His practice requires attention to procedural detail and the ability to translate complex facts into concise legal positions.
Colleagues describe his approach as methodical. He breaks complex problems into discrete legal issues. That style shows up in the way he frames issues in briefs and in oral argument preparation. It is a style that suits appellate practice, where clarity and precision often matter more than volume.
At Van Vleck & Turner, LLP, Kluft works alongside trial lawyers and litigators who handle a wide range of matters. He contributes to case development from early pleadings through appeal. In the firm setting he is involved in drafting appellate briefs and assisting in preservation of issues at the trial-court level so they are available for review later.
Outside of courtroom filings, his work involves counseling clients on litigation strategy and assessing the risks and benefits of pursuing appeals. He evaluates whether factual records are adequate for appellate review and advises on the procedural steps needed to preserve issues. Those assessments often guide clients’ decisions about settlement, trial, or appeal.
Kluft’s practice spans California state courts and the federal system, including the Ninth Circuit. He maintains an active practice at Van Vleck & Turner, LLP, handling litigation matters and appellate work in both state and federal courts, including appeals before the Ninth Circuit.
