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Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP recently hosted its 2025 Partner Dinner at Spaghettini, an annual event recognizing the leadership and accomplishments that drive our firm forward. This year, we are honored to congratulate our two newest Partners, Chaena Dade and Andrew Carter. Their outstanding contributions, legal expertise, and commitment to our clients embody the core values…
Read MoreCongratulations to our newly sworn-in attorneys Armand Tovmassian, Benjamin Plesset, Shreya Konakalla, and Steven Tovmassian, who took their oath before Judge Riff at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Passing the California Bar and joining the legal profession is an extraordinary milestone, and we are incredibly proud of their dedication, resilience, and professionalism. We look forward to…
Read MoreAntelope Valley Medical Center has proudly served the High Desert community for more than 70 years and remains the leading hospital in the Antelope Valley. Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is honored to support AVMC and to sponsor its annual fundraising gala. This year’s event was held at the iconic Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Representing…
Read MoreFounding partner and 2009 Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) President, Patrick Stockalper, Esq, attended the annual Fall Conference of the LCA at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, California, from October 22-24, 2025. As one of the LCA’s past Presidents, Mr. Stockalper was involved along with other former LCA Presidents in the ceremonial induction of new…
Read MoreOn September 10th, the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) hosted its Annual Installation Dinner at the California Club. The evening brought together many of Southern California’s leading trial lawyers and judges. The keynote address was delivered by the current Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, who…
Read MoreJoin us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM for a discussion on how Artificial Intelligence is being incorporated into modern medical practice and the potential impact on medical malpractice litigation, along with an update on the 2023 changes to MICRA. Moderated by KMS Partner Patrick Stockalper, Esq., with presentations by KMS…
Read MoreRobert McKenna obtained a dismissal of an individual doctor defendant who was sued for alleged Elder Abuse under the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act. The dismissal was affirmed on appeal in a published decision entitled Frankland v. Etehad. The court found that individual physicians do not render the requisite “robust custodial care”…
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