Kenneth Gorman | Santa Cruz Accident & Injury Lawyer
J. Kenneth Gorman
Over 30 years of litigation practice handling trials, mediations, arbitrations and settlements.
Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal, Mass Torts, Trusts, Insurance
- Law School: Santa Clara University, JD 1981
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 42 years
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Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire
Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
Obtained restraining order and settlement against volatile neighbor who threatened clients and law enforcement; Obtained large settlement for clients injured in auto accident even though police report contained gross errors re facts of accident.
How did you build a successful practice?
Providing dedicated, high quality service, cooperative involvement with clients, extensive experience and success in courtroom and litigation.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience, knowledge of the law, candid appraisal of risks and benefits of dispute.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowledge of the characteristics of likely jurors plays a role in case evaluation, as does knowledge of judges who will handle procedural aspects of case, rule on evidentiary issues and hear non-jury trials.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Basic laws and potential costs of dispute resolution and/or litigation.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Concise description of event(s), Identity of all potential parties.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
Extensive experience in trials, arbitrations and mediation, excellent reputation among peers, judges and clients.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Resolving difficult disputes, obtaining fair compensation for people who have been injured or suffered property damage.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I have coached gymnastics for 40 years, play softball and water ski.
Are you involved in your community?
Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Attorney | Penrose, Chun & Gorman | Santa Cruz, CA | Present - 2015 |
Attorney | Moncrief & Hart | Salinas, CA | 2012 - 2015 |
Attorney | Lombardo & Gilles | Santa Cruz, CA | 2006 – 2012 |
Attorney | Elliott & Elliott | San Jose, CA | 2003 - 2006 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Santa Clara University | JD | Law School | 1981 |
University of Santa Clara Law School | JD | 1981 | |
Stanford University | Bachelor of Arts | communication | 1978 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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New York | 2001 |
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals | 1986 |
US District Court Eastern District of California | 1985 |
US District Court Northern District of California | 1985 |
Hawaii | 1993 |
California | 1982 |
Associations
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association
Monterey County Bar Association
Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California
Bar Association of the State of Hawaii
Trusts and Estates Section, State Bar of California
Honors & Awards
Cases
Publications
Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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Closed | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Closed |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2015-11-09
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1200 Pacific Avenue
Suite 260
Santa Cruz, CA 95060