RICHARD K. KIM, ASSOCIATE
Richard Kim first began practicing law over 15 years ago in the public interest arena assisting immigrants obtain lawful permanent residence status and U.S. Citizenship in the Los Angeles Koreatown area. He eventually transitioned into private practice where he worked on plaintiff’s side litigation representing clients in catastrophic injury claims, as well as complex business litigation. Richard has also served as in-house counsel to a major materials manufacturing company dealing in various litigation involving mechanic’s liens, construction defect and defense of general liability claims against the company.
Richard is now focused on representing clients as part of the firm’s defense litigation practice. He handles matters ranging from automobile injury, premises liability, insurance, habitability and construction defect.
When he is not practicing law, Richard spends most of his time honing his skills as a professional driver and spectator to his son and two young daughters.
RICHARD K. KIM, ASSOCIATE
Richard Kim first began practicing law over 15 years ago in the public interest arena assisting immigrants obtain lawful permanent residence status and U.S. Citizenship in the Los Angeles Koreatown area. He eventually transitioned into private practice where he worked on plaintiff’s side litigation representing clients in catastrophic injury claims, as well as complex business litigation. Richard has also served as in-house counsel to a major materials manufacturing company dealing in various litigation involving mechanic’s liens, construction defect and defense of general liability claims against the company.
Richard is now focused on representing clients as part of the firm’s defense litigation practice. He handles matters ranging from automobile injury, premises liability, insurance, habitability and construction defect.
When he is not practicing law, Richard spends most of his time honing his skills as a professional driver and spectator to his son and two young daughters.
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
B.A. – University of California
J.D. – Southwestern University
State Bar of California
United States District Court
Korean American Coalition: member
Los Angeles County Bar Association: member
Korean American Bar Association: member
Phyllis Paxton v. Sterling Motors et al., (2019) OCSC Case No. 30-2017-00919944-CU-NP-CJC
Mr. Fajardo represented a tile installation subcontractor in a personal injury lawsuit, arising out of a
trip and fall accident at the Sterling BMW automobile dealership in Newport Beach, California. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client negligently installed tile, which caused her to fall and sustain serious injuries, including a lumbar vertebral traumatic wedge compression fracture. Plaintiff, who was 72 at the time of her accident, claimed that she would be in severe pain for the remainder of her natural life. Following a three week trial before the Honorable Judge, John C. Gastelum, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of Mr. Fajardo’s client.
Seany Renfrow v. Galaxy Homeowners Association et al., (2019) LASC Case No. NC061227
Mr. Fajardo represented the Galaxy Homeowner’s Association in a case filed on behalf of homeowner,
Seany Renfrow, who claimed the HOA breached the written CC&R’s, fiduciary duties and duties of care it owed the plaintiff in connection with the operation, management and maintenance of the common areas at the Galaxy Condominium Towers, located in Long Beach, California. Plaintiff sought economic damages and attorney’s fees in excess of $300,000 against the HOA. The matter was tried over the course of three weeks before the Honorable Judge, Mark C. Kim, of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Following approximately two hours of deliberations, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Mr. Fajardo’s client.
Shapiro vs. Shapiro (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00648845) Elder abuse, fraud (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client on cross-complaint, which alleged causes of action for elder abuse and fraud in connection with the signing of a power of attorney. Following several months of contentious litigation, cross-complainant agreed to abandon her cross-complaint in exchange for a waiver of costs.
Chamberlain vs. First Team Real Estate of Orange County (Orange County Superior Court Case 30-2013-00673595) defamation (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented defendants, a real estate agent and a corporation, in a defamation case. Plaintiff alleged that he and his company had been severely and irreparably harmed as a result of defendants’ conduct. Plaintiff initially claimed more than one-hundred thousand dollars in damages. After Mr. Fajardo conducted several depositions, plaintiff agreed to settle the matter for Five-Thousand ($5,000) dollars.
Crawford vs. Om (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013 00632416) Assault and Battery (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client, who was being sued as a result of an altercation during a basketball game at a gymnasium. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client assaulted him during the game. Plaintiff also claimed severe, debilitating injuries as a result of the alleged assault. Plaintiff initially demanded $250,000 to settle the case. Plaintiff agreed to accept the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($17,500) during mediation.
State Bar of California
United States District Court
Korean American Coalition: member
Los Angeles County Bar Association: member
Korean American Bar Association: member
Shapiro vs. Shapiro (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013-00648845) Elder abuse, fraud (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client on cross-complaint, which alleged causes of action for elder abuse and fraud in connection with the signing of a power of attorney. Following several months of contentious litigation, cross-complainant agreed to abandon her cross-complaint in exchange for a waiver of costs.
Chamberlain vs. First Team Real Estate of Orange County (Orange County Superior Court Case 30-2013-00673595) defamation (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented defendants, a real estate agent and a corporation, in a defamation case. Plaintiff alleged that he and his company had been severely and irreparably harmed as a result of defendants’ conduct. Plaintiff initially claimed more than one-hundred thousand dollars in damages. After Mr. Fajardo conducted several depositions, plaintiff agreed to settle the matter for Five-Thousand ($5,000) dollars.
Crawford vs. Om (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2013 00632416) Assault and Battery (2014): Mr. Fajardo represented a client, who was being sued as a result of an altercation during a basketball game at a gymnasium. Plaintiff claimed that Mr. Fajardo’s client assaulted him during the game. Plaintiff also claimed severe, debilitating injuries as a result of the alleged assault. Plaintiff initially demanded $250,000 to settle the case. Plaintiff agreed to accept the sum of Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($17,500) during mediation.