ABOUT US
Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett and Karns have successfully represented clients for over thirty years in medical malpractice, product liability, insurance bad faith, catastrophic injury, train accidents and wrongful death actions.
Our active and successful trial practice is conducted on a statewide basis by trial attorneys skilled and experienced in virtually all areas of civil litigation. The attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett and Karns have tried cases before juries in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Kern County, Fresno County, Kings County, Santa Clara County, Sacramento County, and the United States District Court.
We have the special knowledge and skill to expertly handle personal injury and wrongful death cases in specialized and complex areas of the law.
We have appeared on behalf of our clients in the United States Supreme Court, California Supreme Court, California Courts of Appeal for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th District, United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, United States Court of Claims, Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation and the Appellate Department of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Support Staff
Melinda Kay Office Manager Mindy has been with the firm for over thirty years, since she was a young girl out of business college. She has literally grown up with the firm. The thing she likes most about this firm is the fact that they truly care about...
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Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns is the general counsel for The Lorraine Jackson Foundation. The Foundation's primary mission is to provide scholarships for secondary education for children who have lost a parent to breast cancer. The Foundation, through Pearls of Hope TM, raises money by donations, an annual Golf...
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Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns have been asked by the Court and have served as settlement officers for the Los Angeles Superior Court in the following judicial districts: A settlement officer evaluates the merits of cases filed in court and assists the parties to reach a settlement...
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Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns have been invited to write articles on a number of subjects of interest to the trial bar. These articles teach other attorneys how to become better practitioners. Mary Bennett has served as an assistant editor of the Advocate, a legal...
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Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns are members of the following legal associations and have served as officers and members of the board of governors and on the executive committees of many of these associations: American Association for Justice American Board of Trial Advocates Attorneys Information Exchange Group Consumer Attorney's Association of...
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Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns maintain an active trial practice throughout California. The insurance companies, medical associations, and product manufacturers know which attorneys are ready, willing, and able to try difficult cases before a jury and which attorneys are not. Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns has established a...
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The Court establishes various committees to help improve the administration of justice. Out of the more than two hundred thousand attorneys admitted to practice law in the State of California, very few are asked by the Court to serve on these committees. Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns...
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There are some legal associations an attorney can belong to by just applying. Other associations have membership requirements. The attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns not only belong to a number of legal associations, they have been elected to serve on the governing boards or have held offices...
Read moreAwards and Recognition
Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns have received numerous awards and recognition for their trial successes and commitment to representing the rights of the injured. The following is a partial list of the awards and recognition they have received Recognition as LawDragon Leading Lawyer in America Recognition as Person of...
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The Law Firm you choose makes a difference. We believe the more you know about us, the law and the litigation process, the better choice you will make. Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns have successfully represented clients for over thirty years in medical malpractice, product liability,...
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