Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP

We were honored to be the Gold Sponsor for the Survivor Justice Center’s 5th annual Empower Run! ? A huge thank you to our attorneys, including Survivor Justice Center Board Member Matt Cave, Tracy Rane, Kevin Cammiso, and Andrew Whitman, for participating in the March 15 run and supporting this amazing cause. Their involvement, along with the firm’s sponsorship, helped raise funds to provide essential legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Together, we’re helping survivors on their journey to safety and justice. #EmpowerRun #SurvivorJustice #GratefulToGiveBack #MakingADifference

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Kibler Fowler & Cave is pleased to announce that?Ryan Merker?has joined the firm as an Associate in its New York office. With a background in handling complex commercial, intellectual property, class action, and white-collar disputes in federal and state courts, Ryan joins the firm following clerkships for multiple federal judges across two U.S. District Courts. “We’re delighted to welcome Ryan to our team,” said?Daniel Stujenske, Partner and Head of the New York Office. “His extensive clerkship experience will significantly enhance our capacity to address the most complex legal challenges for our clients.” Ryan’s prior experience includes positions at Crowell & Moring LLP in San Franscico and Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis. He holds a J.D. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he graduated first in his class and was actively involved in law review and moot court, as well as a B.A. from Macalester College.

We’re hiring … again! Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP is seeking a litigation attorney, preferably with three to five years’ experience, to join its expanding team in Los Angeles. We handle business disputes and litigation across a wide spectrum of cutting edge and evolving industries (including entertainment, IP, real estate, finance, cannabis, cryptocurrency and general business). We have a close-knit and collegial team. The ideal candidate desires significant front-line litigation and trial experience who’s ready on a day-to-day basis to drive cases on their own, interface with clients and adversaries, make decisions and appear in court. Strong academic credentials (Top 10% of class) along with Big Law or federal clerkship experience is a plus, but not a requirement. Candidates must be admitted in California. We are looking for the right candidate who fits in with our collaborative and creative culture, and who is dedicated, as we are, to client service and results. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and small firm flexibility that will allow them to grow their own client relationships. We are passionate about litigation and have a loyal and sophisticated client base. The annual base salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $250,000. If interested, please email your resume to Managing Partner Michael Kibler ([email protected]). Inquiries will be kept confidential.

The devastation of wildfires can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate the legal challenges alone. Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP and ASK LLP are?experts in wildfire litigation, with a proven track record of securing?billions in settlements?for victims. From?business loss?to property damage claims, we are here to?protect your rights and maximize your recovery.????? ???Contact us for a free case evaluation:[email protected] | (877) 746-4275

In this edition of the KF&C California Law Blog, we discuss a powerful but often underappreciated tool available to defendants sued by out-of-state plaintiffs or foreign corporations in California. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1030, a defendant may request that the plaintiff submit an undertaking to secure potential costs and attorney's fees—typically in the form of a bond—if the defendant can show there is a “reasonable possibility” they will prevail at trial. When defending clients against non-resident plaintiffs, especially where attorneys' fees are at issue, practitioners should consider seeking an order for an undertaking. This tool offers a strategic advantage, with a relatively low bar to prove a “reasonable possibility” of success. When successful, it may pressure the plaintiff to dismiss their claim early on, saving significant time and expense. In a recent victory, Kibler Fowler & Cave secured an order requiring foreign corporate plaintiffs to post a $300,000 undertaking to cover potential fees and costs in Shenghua Entertainment, et al. v. Cinelou Films, LLC, et al., LASC Case No. 22STCV34604. By demonstrating that there was a reasonable possibility of success for our clients, the Court ruled in our favor—and, facing the substantial bond requirement, the plaintiffs ultimately dismissed the case in full. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-z_RRke For questions or comments on this post, feel free to reach out to Partner John Fowler.

Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP is excited to announce that we have added paralegal?Samantha Carde?as?to our growing New York-based team. Samantha joins KF&C with almost four years of experience as a litigation paralegal. She was most recently a senior litigation paralegal at a large law firm in New York. Welcome, Samantha!

Kibler Fowler & Cave is pleased to announce that Senior Associate Kevin Cammiso and Associates Zien Halwani and Charles Cardinal from our Los Angeles office have been named to the 2025 Southern California Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Kevin earns this honor for the fifth consecutive year, while Zien and Charles are making their first appearance on the list. ? This recognition highlights the continued excellence of our team, with KF&C Partners John Fowler and Matt Cave also having received this accolade in years past. Managing Partner Michael Kibler, Partner Matt Cave, and Counsel Tracy Rane were recently selected for the 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. ? Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, recognizes outstanding lawyers across 70+ practice areas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. The Rising Stars list features just 2.5% of lawyers in the state, and candidates must be 40 or younger and/or have been in practice for 10 years or less.

Kibler Fowler & Cave is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Michael Kibler, Founding Partner Matt Cave and Counsel Tracy Rane from the Firm’s Los Angeles office have been selected to the 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Mike was recognized for Business Litigation, Matt was recognized for Civil Litigation and Real Estate, and Tracy was recognized for Intellectual Property Litigation. ? This marks Mike and Tracy’s 10th year being named to the list, and Matt’s third consecutive year. Notably, Matt was previously selected to the Southern California Rising Stars list. This year, KF&C lawyers Kevin Cammiso, Zien Halwani and Charles Cardinal were selected to the 2025 Southern California Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, 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. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. The annual selections process includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area.

Stronger Together: KF&C LLP and ASK LLP Partner To Assist in Wildfires Legal Response? ? With personal and professional roots in LA, it was only fitting that KF&C LLP and ASK LLP endeavored to work together. The firms?are both committed to helping individuals, businesses, and communities navigate the complex legal, environmental, and insurance challenges arising from wildfire-related claims. With a powerful team combining mass tort, bankruptcy, and trial expertise, we will work tirelessly to secure justice and compensation for wildfire victims. ? Our team has successfully handled: ?? $4B settlement for Maui Wildfires ?? $12B settlement for California wildfire victims ?? Representing key figures in PG&E bankruptcy and Camp Fire cases ? Our team, led by Michael Kibler, Dominique Caamano, Edward Neiger, Joseph Steinfeld, and Alexandra Robertson, are dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you recover. ? For a free case evaluation, contact us: [email protected] Toll-Free: (877) 746-4275 | Local: (310) 409-4680