Kenneth Gorman | Santa Cruz Accident & Injury Lawyer


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Over 30 years of litigation practice handling trials, mediations, arbitrations and settlements.

Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal, Mass Torts, Trusts, Insurance

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Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP is a law firm providing quality legal advice and representation in the areas of civil litigation, construction defects, personal injury, estate planning, estate and probate litigation, real property transactions and litigation to clients in Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Clara counties.

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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

Position Organization Location Duration
AttorneyPenrose, Chun & GormanSanta Cruz, CAPresent - 2015
AttorneyMoncrief & HartSalinas, CA2012 - 2015
AttorneyLombardo & GillesSanta Cruz, CA2006 – 2012
AttorneyElliott & ElliottSan Jose, CA2003 - 2006
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Santa Clara UniversityJD Law School1981  
University of Santa Clara Law SchoolJD1981
Stanford UniversityBachelor of Artscommunication1978
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New York2001
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals1986
US District Court Eastern District of California1985
US District Court Northern District of California1985
Hawaii1993
California1982
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    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
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J. Kenneth Gorman
1200 Pacific Avenue
Suite 260
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
36.9733709,-122.0256296

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1200 Pacific Avenue
Suite 260
Santa Cruz, CA 95060


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  • Mr. Gorman proudly serves clients in and around Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.

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