Herbert W. Kalmbach
| Herbert W. Kalmbach | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Herbert Warren Kalmbach October 19, 1921 Port Huron, Michigan |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Southern California (B.A., J.D.) |
| Occupation | lawyer |
| Known for | Watergate figure |
| Political party | Republican |
| Board member of | (all past) Chairman of the Board, Bank of Newport Arizona Title Insurance Trust Company 552 Club of Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital Balboa Bay Club Lincoln Club Pacific Club |
| Spouse(s) | former Rose Bowl princess |
| Children | 3 |
| Notes | |
Herbert Warren Kalmbach (born October 19, 1921, in Port Huron, Michigan) is an American attorney and banker. He served as the personal attorney to United States President Richard Nixon (1968–1973). He became embroiled in the Watergate scandal due to his fundraising activities in the early 1970s, some of which supported undercover operatives directed by senior White House figures under Nixon. Kalmbach was convicted and served 191 days in jail for his part in the scandal, and lost his license to practice law for a time, although he was later reinstated.
Kalmbach earned both his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Southern California, and was admitted to the bar in 1952. He was a real estate lawyer and founding partner of Kalmbach, DeMarco, Knapp & Chillingworth.
Kalmbach was introduced to Richard Nixon, then vice-president, by H. R. Haldeman in the 1950s. He raised money for Richard Nixon's candidacy in the United States presidential election, 1960 and again in United States presidential election, 1968.
Kalmbach declined Nixon's offer to appoint him Under Secretary of Commerce, choosing instead to remain in California and build up his law practice. He instead became the president's private lawyer. His law firm prospered during this period; it employed two lawyers in 1968, 14 in 1970, and 24 by 1973. The presidential connection drew United Air Lines, Dart Industries Inc., Marriott Corp., and MCA Inc. as clients. During this period Kalmbach founded the Bank of Newport, in Newport Beach, California. The firm performed routine legal chores for the President.
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