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Erica Levitt and Alexandra Martino’s 4th Demurrer sustained without leave to amend foreclosing non-MICRA claim against healthcare provider

September 24, 2020

Erica Levitt and Alexandra (Ali) Martino secured a dismissal for their healthcare provider client without leave to amend by way of a 4th Demurrer. The plaintiffs alleged civil rights violations under Section 1983. To be liable for federal civil rights violations under Section 1983, a private party must act “under color of state law.” Erica and…

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Robert McKenna’s recent defense verdict featured by the Daily Journal in their “Top Verdicts” section.

July 30, 2020

The Daily Journal recognized partner Robert McKenna for having achieved a defense verdict in a 23 million dollar catastrophic injury case late last year in LA County. Please click on the link below to see the verdict as reported in the publication. Click Here To Download PDF

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Patrick Stockalper, Esq. selected to 2020 Super Lawyers for 14th Consecutive Year.

July 14, 2020

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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Jon Schwalbach and Kaytee Costa selected as Super Lawyers Rising Stars

July 7, 2020

KMS congradulates Jon Schwalbach and Kaytee Costa for being selected to the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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KMS office artwork featured on website of renowned photographer Bo Bridges

May 15, 2020

Bo Bridges is an internationally renowned fashion and landscape photographer whose works have been displayed in fine hotels, offices and art galleries around the world. He was retained by KMS to design the artwork for its El Segundo offices. Check out our blog or visit Bo’s lookbook to see photos of his work on display…

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KMS Attends Annual Evening with the Judges

January 6, 2020

The attorneys of KMS attended the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel’s Annual Evening with the Judges at the Jonathan Club in Downtown Los Angeles. This annual event brings together some of the biggest names in the Southern California defense industry for the opportunity to spend some quality one-on-one time of the courtroom with the…

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Robert McKenna selected to faculty of prestigious ABOTA Masters in Trial program for Orange County

November 20, 2019

Robert McKenna was invited to join the defense team for the ABOTA program sponsored by the Orange County Chapter to instruct other lawyers on the best methods of trial advocacy. Presenters are considered to be the best of the best trial lawyers that come from the national membership of ABOTA. Click Here To Download The…

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