The case is developed under your roof or mine. Last minute trials accepted. Get Results: On the following cases, I was first chair counsel, many results are not provided because of confidentiality agreements:  

           Mr. Kennedy has a natural talent and ability to take a very convoluted  subject; the law - and makes it palatable for all of us. He clearly outlines the problem, the options and then provides excellent representation. He clearly cares about his client.

                            Michael G. Willis D.C. and Laura A. Paine D.C.

           Mr. Kennedy is a superb attorney and a credit to his profession. I would not want to face any legal challenge without Mr. Kennedy on my team

     Perfect the way Grant takes care of clients! Grant is an excellent lawyer, I definitely  recommend him to other people. He’s a great attorney and a new good friend!

        Mr. Kennedy was always there when I needed him. He is an excellent trial lawyer and I slept well when he was handling my case.

                       Joseph Drociak, Attorney

      Great personal service always free to talk about problems regarding case.   Clearly explained issues around case. Clear understanding of trial matters.   

Lead/Sole Trial Counsel on

 Lee v. Dr. Kian Kar, DDS and Byungmoo Lee, DDS. 

...dental medical malpractice case regarding implant injury.

$50,000 OFFER PULLED AT START OF TRIAL.

VERDICT:

$2,673,076.00  against Defendants Kian Kar and Byungmoo Lee.

Testifying expert says in 20 years has never seen implant device completely through IAN canal. Defense dentist Dr. John Lytle says ok to use too long of implant device because nerve will regenerate if injured so within standard of care.

•        April, 06 two week trial in Los Angeles. Probate case, client sued on allegations of fraud and elder abuse with allegations of damages over $800,000. Defense verdict for my client who pays nothing.

•         February, 06   two week trial in Los Angeles    Partnership dispute, my client sued for over   $600,000 on allegations of fraud.  Verdict for my client the Defendant who pays nothing.

•          April 2005   Ventura, CA.  On this case I was co-counsel with the world class lawyer, Steve Bowers of Los Vegas, Nevada. Fact: off duty prosecutor causes arrest of plaintiff  for assault with a deadly weapon based upon way plaintiff was backing up on dark night on a narrow street. Plaintiff arrested, driven to police station, booked, released and driven by to his car by police. No medical bills incurred. Defense demanded money on cross-complaint to settle. Verdict against defendant: $425,000.00. 

• January, 04   Sacramento, CA.  Left rear tire of semi-truck merging on to freeway contacts right front of  Honda Civic. Civic says he never sees the truck before impact. Civic rolls and occupant treats at Kaiser for sore neck and headache. Two years later has back surgery.  Offer $150,000. After 5 week jury trial, Verdict  $890,000 with 50% comparative fault for net of $445,000. 

• May 2003        Long Beach, CA. Wrongful death due to vehicle loosing control due to health issues.  No offers for 1 year 2 months with prior attorneys.  Resolved case for $950,000.00. Hiring lawyer keeps Lion's share.

• May 2002        Ventura, CA.  First day of trial State Farm offers $15,000 for 2 mm. disc  bulge with soft tissue and muscle residual. J. Grant Kennedy obtains a verdict with interest and costs for $615,000.  Paid without appeal. 

• April, 2002        Van Nuys, CA.  Bus v. auto, herniated cervical disc.  No offers for two years, settles for $195,000 within 5 months of taking case. Hiring attorney keeps 85% of fees

• February, 2002.  Ventura, CA. Real action representing Defendant against claim for over $600,000.00 in damages, handled case from start to finish for less than $8,000 in fees,  Plaintiff dismisses action on 3rd day of trial.

• Sept, 2001.    Mild traumatic brain injury resulting from multiple car accident, dispute as to fault and damages. Highest offer $100,000 prior to Kennedy coming into case .Within 2 months of taking over the case the matter settled for  $475,000.00 with hiring attorney keeping 93% of attorneys fees.

• July, 2001.  Pomona, CA. Car v. Bike.  Disputed liability. Fractured scapula, broken ribs and collapsed lung. No offers for 2 years, settled for $220,000 within two months of taking over case, hiring attorney keeps 81% of attorneys fees.

• June, 2001    Los Angeles, CA. Real Estate Fraud. No Offers for three years. Case settles for $157,500.00 within 3 months of taking case. Client pays only 8% of recovery in attorneys fees. 

•  February, 2001.  U.S Federal District Court, Central District. $2,000,000.00 right to recovery of goods in business transaction involving import-export matter.

•          No offers before trial, No offers during trial.   Jury Verdict $90,000.00 less 30% comparative. Kennedy takes over case one week before trial on slip and fall with plaintiff who sees the ice before she steps on it. Fractured ankle.  Victorville, California.

•          No offers for two years, then case settled within five months of receiving file for $450,000.00. Plaintiff with two prior back surgeries suffering from neck and back pains. 

•             TMJ. Allstate Offers:$10,000; Jury Verdict $92,000 in Burbank, CA.

•                Business Opportunity Matter: In three weeks and for less than $1,500 in fees,  Client shaves $65,000 off cost of $300,000 business due to misrepresentation of income in listing.

•             Case goes from $40,000 to $89,000 in four days with J. Grant Kennedy. Return on cost to hire Kennedy, 1,141%! Defendant disputing liability and injuries pays on first day of trial.

•             Pretrial offer $50,000, Simi Valley, CA.  Jury Verdict $308,000.00 plus $200,000 in costs, attorneys fees to recover, case settled post trial.

•             Loss of income after fire. Offer $47,000. Kennedy joins team, six months later settlement $150,000.00. Hiring attorney keeps 80% of fees.

•  72 year old pedestrian struck by 4 wheel bike on bike path, pre-existing disc surgery, offer $50,000.00. Kennedy joins team, settles three months later for $137,500.00. Hiring attorney keeps 88% of fees.

•     Grant was great in returning calls, answering questions, and keeping me informed with great results in a very short time.  October 2, 1999. Leticia Araujo

•  Passenger in auto v. truck, cervical surgery, no offers for 4 ½ years. Kennedy joins team, within 6 months $100,000 policy limits on uninsured policy collected, hiring attorney keeps 60% of fee.

•  Soft tissue injury to neck, $4,000.00 in medical specials, claimed 10% restriction in ability to do job, offer $12,000.00 at MSC, then Kennedy joins team, settles 5 months later for $250,000.00. Hiring attorney keeps 2/3 of fees, making $60,000.00 instead of $4,000.00.

 

• Grant Kennedy understands and appreciates the sole practitioner’s needs,  concerns and problems in effectively, but efficiently, preparing and taking a case to trial. The clients loved him and he added extra fire power and perspective to our case, resulting in the case going from a $75,000 offer at the MSC, to a settlement figure of $425,000.00 at the final settlement conference three months later. Grant provides a great service, adds substantial value to a case, and does so at extremely reasonable and fair rates. I think more attorneys should know about the services provided by J. Grant Kennedy"    Robert Finn, Attorney at Law

 

• Rear end collision with neck, back pain and bilateral carpel tunnel, no offers at MSC claiming injuries unrelated to accident, then Kennedy joins team, Defense then offers $125,000 by 998 10 days before trial, Settlement on day of trial for $195,000.00. Hiring attorney keeps NINETY PERCENT of fees.

 

• "As house counsel for a large steel concern, occasionally we are confronted with legal matters that require litigation and possibly trial. My experience has been that J. Grant Kennedy is very capable at producing results and providing exceptional legal services at a very fair and economical rate. Not only is his hourly rate lower, but he also streamlines the process to get right to the point of a case so that it can either be settled or tried in the most expeditious way. He is knowledgeable, professional in both his services and appearance and we have found him to be a definite asset on a case."    December 9,1999       Parvin Rezainia, Attorney At Law 

 

• $12,500 in medicals, soft-tissue injury, aggravation of prior disectomy, disputed liability whether second impact caused by first minor impact from rear. Offer: $25,000 raised to $35,000 on second day of trial. Demand $50,000.00. Jury Verdict: $100,000.00 less 40% contributory negligence. Hiring attorney keeps 50% of fees.

   

• Vehicle v Pedestrian, fractured ankle. Offers at MSC $45,000, then Kennedy joins team. Day of trial settlement $122,500.00. Hiring attorney keeps  80% of fees.

• Rear-end accident with $800.00 damage to rear of vehicle with soft tissue injury, 1 ½ years later client has herniated disc. $5,000 Offer to referring attorney.  Kennedy takes over case and settles for $95,000.00. Referring attorney makes $12,000.00 instead of $1,500.00.

•     "Mr. Kennedy did a wonderful job. he was very helpful in getting the insurance company to pay what I deserved."   October 10, 1999, Robin G. Hood.

• Child dart out. No Offer before MSC  No offer till close of case when defense offered $25,000. Verdict: Defendant 90% negligent; minor 10% negligent. Settled before trying damages for $350,000.00. Hiring attorney keeps 90% of fees.

 

When you need a friend for trial matters, to help you make more and keep more, call  J. Grant Kennedy 1.213.220.2521

See and remember, your case may be different than those listed here.