Alexander M. Kargher

Member

: Los Angeles
601 S. Figueroa Street
Suite 3700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
P: (213) 892-7954
TF: (800) 563-1027
F: (213) 892-7999

Alexander M. Kargher

Recent News:
Los Angeles and Santa Monica Attorneys Participates in Adoption Day
Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices finalized pro bono adoptions for six families.
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Alex has successfully litigated high-stakes disputes in a variety of industries including the health care industry, television broadcasting, construction, food manufacturing, real estate, and trust and estates. In addition to successfully trying cases through trial, Alex regularly helps clients devise solutions to complex disputes. He brings to every client engagement a thoughtful litigation strategy and a combination of business acumen and creativity. Alex has played a key role in myriad high stakes matters, including successfully defending a major corporate trustee in a long-running suit brought by beneficiaries seeking $100 million in surcharge damages and other relief and obtaining dismissal of a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit brought against a nationwide transportation company.

Prior to joining Cozen O'Connor, Alex spent eight years at a premier full-service law firm helping clients win bet-the-company cases across all industries, particularly contract and intellectual property disputes in the entertainment and media communities. Alex had been named a California Super Lawyer – Rising Star from 2012-2018. Alex earned his law degree from Loyola Law School. In addition to his law degree, Alex received a B.A., cum laude, in communications, law, economics and government and B.S., cum laude, in business administration – finance from American University. Prior to entering the legal field, Alex worked in the food manufacturing industry, as a financial planner, and in the music industry.

Experience

Successfully defended a major corporate trustee in a suit by beneficiaries seeking $100 million in surcharge damages and other relief.

Represented a political commentator in a multi-million dollar breach of contract dispute with a cable news company.

Representing a talent agent in a high-profile case against former employer claiming that it owes him more than $5 million in bonuses and vacation pay.

Represented a nutritional supplement manufacturing against a claim by an Olympic athlete relating to doping.

Represented a condominium owner in HOA litigation concerning the renovation of a multi-million dollar loft in downtown Los Angeles.

Represented a television broadcast company and production company in connection with a copyright and trademark dispute over a primetime television show.

Represented a Southern California refinery in connection with a multi-million dollar contract dispute arising out of the destruction of a storage tank.

· Represented a property owner in a dispute over a multi-million dollar mechanic’s lien recorded on a Malibu home.

Represented a non-profit entity in connection with its multi-million dollar interest in a sharply litigated trust and estate matter.

Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage of a multi-million dollar wrongful death claim brought against a nationwide transportation provider.

News

Los Angeles and Santa Monica Attorneys Participates in Adoption Day

November 19, 2018

Los Angeles and Santa Monica offices finalized pro bono adoptions for six families.

Cozen O’Connor Elects 19 Associates to Membership

April 09, 2018

Cozen O’Connor has elected 19 associates to membership in the firm. The management committee appointed this qualified group of attorneys to membership based on demonstrated professionalism, leadership, dedication, and loyalty to Cozen O’Connor.

Practice Areas

Antitrust

Commercial Litigation

Litigation

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2008
American University, B.A., cum laude, 2004
American University, B.S., cum laude, 2004

Awards & Honors

California Super Lawyer – Rising Star 2012-2018

Bar Admissions

California

Court Admissions

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