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Kelly Ward and Jessica Nunez Secure Appellate Victory for the County Defendant in Premises Liability Case
Kelly Ward and Jessica Nunez obtained a successful appellate ruling on behalf of the County Defendant in a premises liability action alleging a dangerous condition of public property arising from a claimed sidewalk defect. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the County after determining that the alleged sidewalk condition constituted a trivial…
Read MoreKMS Hosts Loyola Law School’s Connecting Points: Happy Hour Networking Mixer
Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper was delighted to host Loyola Law School’s Connecting Points: Happy Hour Networking Mixer at our Huntington Beach office! A sincere thank you to everyone who attended—it was a pleasure meeting Loyola alumnus and connecting with such talented professionals. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event at our office…
Read MoreKMS Recognized as a Top Employer by Chapman University
Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper is proud to share they were recognized as a Top Employer for Chapman University! It was a great time connecting with the Dean of the law school and attending the State of the University Address. KMS is proud to work alongside so many talented Chapman Law alumni and grateful for the…
Read MoreKMS Associates Marilyn Valdez and Jessica Nunez at MABA’s 66thAnnual Installation of Officers & Awards Gala
KMS associate attorneys Marilyn Valdez and Jessica Nunez attended the 66th Annual Installation of Officers & Awards Gala hosted by the Mexican American Bar Association of Los Angeles at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in DTLA. It was an inspiring evening celebrating leadership, service, and the continued advancement of diversity within the legal profession. We were…
Read MoreMolshree Gupta Secures a Defense Judgment and Case Termination of Fourth Amendment and ADA Action
Molshree Gupta has secured a defense judgment and case termination on behalf of County Defendants in Plaintiff’s action for Fourth Amendment and ADA violations. During the underlying incident, Plaintiff attempted self-harm by shooting himself with a gun. In response to a 911 call from Plaintiff’s family member, law enforcement officers arrived to find Plaintiff still…
Read MorePartner Danielle Velazquez Lectures at USC on Medicine and the Law
Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is proud to share that Partner Danielle Velazquez recently lectured at the University of Southern California on the intersection of medicine and the law. Her presentation provided valuable insight into the legal and clinical considerations that shape modern healthcare practice. It was a meaningful opportunity to engage with and inspire…
Read MoreMolshree Gupta and Chaena Dade Obtain Judgment for Law Enforcement Defendants on 42 U.S.C. §1983 Fourth Amendment, Negligence and Bane Act Claims
The United Stated District Court for the Central District of California recently granted judgment in favor of a large public entity and law enforcement officers who were sued for alleged constitutional and state law violations. During a dangerous law enforcement operation to search for a firearm in response to a 911 call, Plaintiff was briefly…
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal selects Jim Kjar as one of the top Medical Malpractice Defense Lawyers in California
The Wall Street Journal just published its list of the top attorneys in each state. Jim Kjar was one of only six California lawyers chosen as the best in defending medical malpractice cases. KMS is very proud of Jim’s selection by such a prestigious national publication.
Read MoreKjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP at the 2025 ASCDC Usual Suspects Seminar
KMS attends the 2025 Usual Suspects Seminar, hosted by ASCDC, on December 16, 2025, at the Jonathan Town Club in Los Angeles, CA. The seminar offered valuable insights into handling plaintiff experts during depositions and trials and provided excellent networking opportunities for defense attorneys and legal professionals. It was a great opportunity for our team…
Read MoreRobert McKenna’s Defense Verdict Featured on the Daily Journal
Robert McKenna’s successful defense verdict in a complex spinal injury case was recently highlighted in the Daily Journal as one of the verdicts of the week. The case involved complex allegations, but the team successfully demonstrated that the complications were inherent risks of the procedure. KMS is proud of the result and grateful for the…
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