THE NEWS
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
On 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…