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Esther Kim and Robert Mckenna Prevail in a Bench Trial on the Statute of Limitations
After agreeing to bifurcate the case, the judge presided over a two day bench trial to determine if the case was filed within the applicable statute of limitations. Despite denying the same motion brought by way of motion for summary judgment, the court found that the defendants met their burden on proving their affirmative defense…
Read MoreKMS Makes New Partners
KMS is proud to announce that seven attorneys are now partners in the firm. They are Ali Baraff, Katie Lafferty, Jason Petersen, Jon Schwalbach, Brian Selogie, Mellissa Wetkowski, and Rick Wirick. The firm is excited about their continued dedication to great lawyering for years to come.
Read MoreJudge Renders Defense Verdict in Favor of Jon Schwalbach and Jim Kjar
Plaintiff underwent a thymectomy procedure for Myasthenia Gravis. Following the surgery he developed a bilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve injury which left him without a functioning voice. Plaintiff’s expert, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Rutgers University testified that the surgeon went too far laterally in his dissection and injured the nerves. The defense contended that the…
Read MoreKMS Obtains 3 Defense Verdicts in the Same Week
During the week of May 14, 2018 lawyers from KMS were given defense verdicts in 3 different trials. The cases were tried by Pat Stockalper, Robert McKenna, Jim Kjar, Jon Schwalbach and Hanna Dunn. Read about the cases in The Results section of our website.
Read MoreRick Wirick Chosen by Los Angeles Daily Journal as its Book Critic
The Los Angeles Daily Journal has been the daily newspaper for the greater Los Angeles legal community for over 60 years. It has selected KMS Partner Rick Wirick to regularly review books for the publication. Rick is a published author who was nominated for a prestigious PEN award for his first novel. He is also…
Read MoreKMS Receives 4 Defense Verdicts in 5 Weeks
Between July 1 and August 7, 2018 KMS lawyers won 4 trials for their clients. The cases were tried by Robert McKenna, Jim Kjar and Jon Schwalbach. Since January of this year the firm has won 8 trials. Please read The Results section of our website for details.
Read MoreKMS Wins Manhattan Beach 6 Man Beach Volleyball Tourney
Congratulations to Team Spyder/Res Ipsa on winning the Manhattan Beach 6 Man Beach Volleyball Championship, Men’s Open Division in August. The Manhattan 6 Man is the largest, oldest and most prestigious 6 person beach volleyball tournament in the U.S. This is the third championship team the firm has sponsored. Players from the firm included Jim…
Read MorePatrick Stockalper Named Fellow of International Society of Barristers
With a regular membership of less than 700 lawyers (plaintiff and defense combined) throughout the United States and other countries adjudged by their peers and judges to be “outstanding in the field of advocacy,” the International Society of Barristers (ISOB) seeks to honor the role of the trial lawyer in our system of justice. One…
Read MoreJim Kjar chosen to participate in ABOTA Annual Masters in Trial, June 22 at Southwestern Law School
The American Board of Trial Advocates puts on an Annual “Masters In Trial” program for attorneys and law students. Prominent trial lawyers for the defense and plaintiff bar are asked to participate in an all-day mock trial presided over by the Chief Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. The program is designed to…
Read MoreJoin KMS at 38th Annual SCHARM Convention, May 2-4, 2018
KMS will be attending this year’s annual meeting of the Southern California Association of Hospital Risk Managers. It will be held at Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage. KMS attorneys have been frequent speakers at this event. We hope to see you there.
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