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Patrick Stockalper, Esq. attends LCA Fall Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, California
Founding 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 MoreKMS 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…
Read MoreKMS Sponsors Antelope Valley Medical Center’s 70th Anniversary Gala
Antelope 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 MoreASCDC: AI in Medicine and MICRA Updates
Join 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 makes new law that shields doctors from liability for Elder Abuse
Robert 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”…
Read MoreKMS wins record 6th championship at prestigious 2025 Manhattan Beach 6 Man Volleyball Tournament
The Manhattan Beach 6 Man Beach Volleyball Tournament is the oldest (over 60 years) and most prestigious volleyball tournament in the U.S. Manhattan Beach is widely considered the home of beach volleyball. This August Kjar, McKenna and Stockalper ( Team Res Ipsa) captured its 6thtitle, the most of any team in the tournament’s history. In…
Read MorePat Stockalper and Jim Kjar attend Annual ABOTA Judge’s Night Reception
The Los Angeles Chapter of The American Board of Trial Advocates holds an annual reception honoring the judges of Los Angeles County and selects one of them as ABOTA Judge of the Year. In addition The Los Angeles Chapter was voted the 2025 National Chapter of the year out of over 150 local ABOTA chapters.
Read MoreJoin Dr. David I. Sandberg For The Los Angeles Launch of Brain And Heart
David Sandberg, MD is a nationally recognized pediatric neurosurgeon and good friend. He has dedicated his life to the health and wellbeing of children with severe and often life-threatening conditions. Kjar, McKenna, and Stockalper have the privilege of hosting Dr. Sandberg for his only southern California stop to discuss his new book at our Los…
Read MoreKMS wishes to Congratulate Hannah Hogoboom on her promotion to Partner!
Hannah with our founding Partners, James Kjar, Patrick Stockalper and Robert McKenna as they announced to the firm, the news of Hannah’s promotion at our annual holiday event. Hannah has worked at KMS from the time of its inception in 2018. We are so very proud of all that Hannah has accomplished and look forward…
Read MorePartner Molshree Gupta has been selected to participate in ABOTA’s SideBar Program
KMS Partner Molshree Gupta was nominated by ABOTA member Patrick Sotckalper and selected to participate in Los Angeles Chapter of ABOTA, SideBar program. This program identifies and reaches out to promising trial lawyers by bringing together the finest trial lawyers of today and tomorrow. SideBar provides the chance for younger trial lawyers to meet and…
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