Diane Kliem | Victoria Estate Lawyer

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About Diane

Diane is a lifetime Victorian, residing in the Mission Valley area of Victoria for more than 30 years. She and her husband of 30 plus years, Herman, also have a construction company and have raised two children, Breanna and Hunter, who also reside in Victoria. More recently, a daughter-in-law, Kalyn, a son-in-law, Zac, and grandsons, William, Max and Zane were welcomed to the immediate family.

After graduating from the University of Houston-Victoria with a degree in accounting and becoming a Certified Public Accountant, Diane was employed as a Controller/Human Resource Manager for two different CMC Steel Group Companies in Victoria for several years. Diane then attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas to receive her law degree, while working part time for a local law firm.   Diane’s primary practice areas of law are in the areas of estate planning (wills and trusts), business law, family law, probate, real estate and employment law.

Community involvement is very important to Ms. Kliem. She has served in the past as an officer in the Mission Valley PTO, Memorial High School Football Booster Club, and Victoria County Aggie Mothers Club and on the Board of Directors for Crime Stoppers of Victoria. She is currently an officer of Victoria Professional Express Network and an active member of the Victoria Chapter of CPAs, Victoria Chamber of Commerce, Northside Rotary, Associated Builders and Contractors and the Victoria Bar Association. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Victoria Area Estate Planning Council.

Opening a law firm about 5 years ago is the latest achievement for Ms. Kliem. Growth has been tremendous thanks to the area community. Kliem & Associates currently employ two other attorneys and seven staff persons. Kliem & Associates is very proud to provide quality legal services to Victoria and surrounding counties. Kliem & Associates, Attorneys at Law is committed to this community and to building lasting relationships with its clients. “Kliem & Associates, not just a law firm, a relationship.”  This is not just a marketing slogan but rather a belief and description of who Kliem & Associates are today.

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Experience

Managing Partner

Kliem & Associates, Attorneys at Law

2011-Present

Admission

Verified Texas

2010

Education

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science (Accounting)

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Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Victoria Chamber of Commerce Board Member
    2017 - Present
  • Hope of South Texas Child Advocacy Center Board Member
    2017 - Present
  • Victoria Professional Express Network Member
    2011 - Present
  • American Business Women's Association Member
    2011 - Present
  • Victoria Area Estate Planning Council Board Member
    2011 - Present
  • Victoria Chamber of Commerce Member
    2011 - Present
  • American Bar Association Member
    2010 - Present
  • Rotary International Board Member
    2010 - Present
  • Victoria Bar Association Member
    2010 - Present
  • Victoria Chapter of CPAs Member
    1994 - Present
  • American Business Women's Association President
    2015 - 2016
  • Victoria Chapter of CPAs President
    2014 - 2015
  • Victoria Professional Express Network President-Elect
    2014 - 2015
  • Crimestoppers of Victoria Secretary
    2012 - 2014
  • Victoria Professional Express Network Vice President Finance
    2010 - 2012
Honors / Awards
  • Best Attorney Victoria Advocate Readers
    2017
  • Woman of the Year Victoria Professional Express Network
    2017
  • Best Attorney Victoria Advocate Readers
    2016
  • Small Business Person of the Year Southwest Texas Region Small Business Administration
    2015
  • Best Attorney The Victoria Advocate Readers
    2015
  • Best Attorney The Victoria Advocate Readers
    2014
  • Top Ten Business Woman for ABWA Victoria Professional Express Network
    2014
  • Woman of the Year Victoria Professional Express Network
    2014
  • Woman of the Year Victoria Professional Express Network
    2012

Notable Work

Publications

The Woman's Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar

2017


Financial Advisor Kenny French Sr. Estate Planning

2017


The Woman's Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar

2015


The Woman's Advantage Shared Wisdom Calendar

2014


DeTar Hospital Seniors Group Estate Planning

2014


Monthly Meeting My Business Story

2013


Princeton Press Law School Essays that made a difference

2008

Kliem & Associates Highlights

Family Law, Personal Injury, Business, Estate, Real Estate, Family Law, Employee Rights, Wills & Probate, Oil & Gas, Litigation

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