About Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy

Our active and successful law practice is conducted on a statewide basis by trial attorneys skilled and experienced in virtually all areas of civil litigation. We have the special knowledge and skill to expertly handle personal injury and wrongful death cases in specialized and complex areas of the law.

Our attorneys 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 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.

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WHAT’S NEW

Our attorneys are very active within the local and legal community. We are proud to tell you about our activities, awards, speaking engagements and case results.To Read More About What’s New With Us…

CASE RESULTS

The result of any case depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case; and case results listed below do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case undertaken by the this firm or any of it’s attorneys or associates. . . See Our Case Results

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Our personal injury attorneys 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 . . . More Awards

OFFICES & BOARDS

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 & Hapuarachy not only belong to a number of legal associations, they have been elected to serve on the governing boards or have held offices. . . Additional Offices & Boards

COURT COMMITTEES

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 our personal injury law firm . . . Additional Court Committees

TRIAL ATTORNEYS

Our personal injury attorneys 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. We have established a . . .More Information on Our Trial Attorneys

MEMBERSHIPS

Attorneys at our law firm 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. . . Additional Memberships

REPORTED APPELLATE DECISIONS

Our attorneys have not only been recognized for their experience in litigation, but also in appellate practice. Appellate decisions that have been certified for publication . . . More Appellate Decisions

LECTURES

Attorneys at Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy have been invited to and have lectured to attorneys and physicians. . . Additional Information on our Lectures

ARTICLES

Our attorneys 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 . . . Additional Articles Listed

SETTLEMENT OFFICERS

Our attorneys 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 . . . More Information About Settlement Officers

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy 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 . . . Additional Community Involvement

SUPPORT STAFF

A team effort plays a huge part in our success. From the time your phone call is answered, through every step of your case, a very qualified team works together on your behalf . . . More About Our Support Staff

At Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy, we believe the more you know, the better choice you will make.

• Do I need an attorney?
• What should I look for in choosing an attorney?
• What is my case worth?
• What happens in an accident if the other driver is uninsured?
  
• When must I file my claim or lawsuit?
• What happens before, during and after a lawsuit is filed?
• Is there any alternative to trial?
• What is a deposition?
• What is evidence?
• What is demonstrative evidence?
• What is cross-examination?
• What are trial objections?
• What is an appeal?