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Melanie Paulick Secures Dismissal in Premises Liability Case

Melanie Paulick successfully secured a dismissal for a large public entity in a premises liability case by showing that the entity owed no duty to the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleged he suffered serious injuries when his bicycle wheel fell into an improperly covered utility vault on a sidewalk near the intersection of Winnetka Avenue and…

KMS Participates in Downey Foundation Charity Golf Tournament

KMS proudly participated as part of a four-person team in the Downey Foundation for Educational Opportunities’ 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The event brought together local firms and community members to raise funds for student scholarships and educational programs. Our team enjoyed a day of friendly competition while supporting a meaningful cause and reinforcing KMS’s…

KMS Hosts the Second Happy Hour Networking Mixer with Loyola Law School

KMS recently hosted its second happy hour networking mixer with Loyola Law School at our El Segundo office. The event brought together students, alumni, and local professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and community-building. Guests enjoyed a relaxed setting to network, share insights, and strengthen relationships between the firm and the next generation of…

Greg Emdee successfully defends allegations of terrorist threats and improper conduct in attorney fee dispute

Plaintiff was a prominent doctor at a well-known Southern California hospital, who used the services of an attorney to litigate and resolve his various civil disputes resulting in fees accruing. However, despite prompting, said Plaintiff never paid the fees owing. Consequently, the attorney initiated a civil action against the Plaintiff for the unpaid fees. In…

Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper, LLP at the 2026 ASCDC Installation & Awards Gala

KMS attends the 2026 ASCDC Installation & Awards Gala on February 7th, 2026 at the Intercontinental Hotel in DTLA. The evening was a memorable celebration of excellence, leadership, and the future of the defense community. We were honored to join our colleagues in recognizing the individuals and organizations who are making remarkable contributions to the…

Greg Emdee and Jim Kjar Secure Defense Verdict Limiting Damages in Admitted-Liability Legal Malpractice Case

In a complex legal malpractice matter arising from a real estate transaction, the defendant law firm acknowledged negligence but disputed the scope of damages. The plaintiff alleged losses exceeding $1 million, claiming a missed development opportunity. After a lengthy trial, Greg Emdee and Jim Kjar successfully demonstrated that any damages should be limited. The court…

Ali Martino and Jim Kjar secure a defense verdict on behalf of their plastic surgeon client and defeat Plaintiff’s motion mid-trial to add a cause of action for medical battery

Plaintiff was a prominent entertainer promoted by Rolling Stone Magazine and other media outlets in the music industry, who had silicone breast implants placed by the Defendant Plastic Surgeon in the year 2000 by as part of an Adjunct Study Protocol. The implants then ruptured 17 years later. Plaintiff argued that the silicone implants caused…

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP Celebrates the 2025 Partner Dinner and Welcomes Two New Partners, Chaena Dade and Andrew Carter

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…

Robert McKenna successfully defends anesthesia provider in a 6 week jury trial where plaintiff sought 25 million in damages for a spinal cord injury

Robert McKenna obtained a defense verdict following a month and a half in trial in Lancaster, CA. Plaintiff’s counsel alleged oversedation of the plaintiff during a cervical epidural steroid injection that resulted in spinal cord damage from the needle entering the cord and causing upper and lower extremity paralysis and loss of function. The defense…

KMS Welcomes Our Newly Sworn-In Attorneys

Congratulations 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…