THE NEWS
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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.
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…