Attorney Kelvin J. Lo
Kelvin J. Lo is a partner at the firm and head of the litigation team. Having been in the legal field since 2010, Kelvin has gained significant experience and a deep knowledge of the law, which he uses to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients. He represents individuals and businesses, large and small, in commercial litigation, real estate litigation, bankruptcy litigation, personal injury litigation, and employment litigation in both state and federal courts from the inception of disputes through litigation, trial, appeals, and the enforcement and collection of judgments and debts.
Kelvin understands the financial and mental stress of litigation and, therefore, believes in the early resolution of disputes and the avoidance of litigation when possible. When litigation is necessitated, Kelvin passionately fights for his clients’ rights and centers his focus on achieving his clients’ goals while adhering to the utmost ethical standards. Kelvin is proud of his strong track record of success and growing list of accomplishments.
Kelvin was named a“Top Attorney” by Pasadena Magazine for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Kelvin earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he served on the editorial board of the Entertainment Law Review, externed for a federal bankruptcy judge, and received focused training in trial advocacy and conflict resolution. Kelvin has a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, where he competed on the NCAA Division I men’s golf team.
In his free time, Kelvin enjoys spending time with his family and two children, traveling, exercising, golfing, snowboarding, and playing guitar.
NOTABLE RESULTS AND EXPERIENCE
- Negotiated $229.3 million deal representing vehicle leasing company in long-term purchase of 5,450 electric vehicles from manufacturer
- Obtained recovery of real property worth $2 million and significant monetary compensation for client in lawsuit asserting quiet title and fraud
- Obtained judgment in the amount of $743,110.96 for investor after trial spanning several weeks prevailing on claims of intentional misrepresentation, concealment, false promise, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and breach of contract
- Obtained recovery of real property on behalf of homeowners association in arbitration proceedings
- Obtained recovery of real property for surviving spouse and beneficiary of living trust in action against trustee for breach of fiduciary duty
- Obtained large settlement for client in action against major life insurance company asserting bad faith denial of first-party claim
- Obtained large settlement for client in medical malpractice action against radiologist asserting delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
- Obtained unanimous jury verdict at trial for plaintiff in lawsuit asserting claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, unfair business practices, and unfair competition arising from the sale of a business; judgment affirmed on appeal after extensive briefing; monetary recovery of $239,935.74 and injunctive relief obtained for client
- Obtained favorable settlement for consumer electronics retailer in action against former employees for misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty
- Obtained $400,000 settlement on behalf of manufacturer of toys and baby products in breach of contract action against distributor
- Obtained $306,545.37 judgment for grocery wholesaler in breach of contract action against retailer for goods sold and delivered
- Obtained $120,000 settlement for co-owner of real property in partition action
- Obtained favorable settlement and equity split for co-owner of real property in action asserting breach of contract, fraud, and quiet title
- Obtained $105,000 judgment for medical equipment distributor in breach of contract action for equipment sold and delivered
- Obtained $105,000 judgment for vape hardware manufacturer in breach of contract action for custom products sold and delivered
- Instrumental in resolving nuisance abatement action by city in defense of commercial building owner
- Negotiated $2.2+ million judgment to $150k in personal injury case relieving client of significant debt
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of architect in professional negligence action seeking $1.5 million in damages, settling for 6.6% of claim
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of financial advisor in action alleging investment fraud and professional negligence
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of real estate agent in action alleging breach of fiduciary duty
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of digital marketing agency in breach of contract/economic interference action seeking $1,568,320 in damages, settling for 2.5% of claim
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of restaurant in wrongful termination action, settling for 3.89% of plaintiff’s $1,028,920 claim
- Negotiated walk-away settlement in defense of historical landmark hotel against claim by contractor after bringing cross-claim for lost profits
- Instrumental in negotiating favorable resolution in defense of hotel in premises liability action alleging bed bug injuries
- Negotiated favorable resolution in defense of professional tree pruner in breach of contract and negligence claim by homeowner
- Obtained favorable settlement for client who sustained property damage and emotional distress from fallen tree due to negligent maintenance
- Co-chair in civil trial defeating half-million dollar claim and obtaining $20k judgment on client’s cross-claim
- Resolved copyright infringement lawsuit negotiating plaintiff’s $132,000 settlement demand to $4,500 for dismissal
- Resolved numerous lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act for defendant business owners and commercial tenants, including obtaining complete dismissals
- Instrumental in obtaining walk-away settlement in defense of lunar exploration and technology company in action by former business partner alleging breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty
- Obtained favorable settlement in personal injury action on behalf of pedestrian crossing intersection struck by vehicle
- Obtained judgment for homeowner in action against driver for negligent collision of vehicle into client’s home
- Obtained favorable settlement for property owner in action against neighbor for widespread property damage caused by flooding water
- Obtained favorable settlement for client in slip and fall injury claim asserting negligence by grocery store chain
- Negotiated favorable resolution for restaurant in defending slip and fall injury claim
- Experience in dog bite injury claims
- Negotiated favorable resolution for auto repair business in defending breach of contract action involving luxury vehicle repair
- Negotiated favorable resolution for auto repair business in defending breach of contract action regarding delivery of tires
- Extensive experience in bankruptcy matters, including fraudulent and preferential transfer actions, nondischargeability actions, stay relief litigation, claim objections, asset exemption objections, lien avoidance motions; successfully discharged millions of dollars in debt for Chapter 7 and 13 debtors; handled Chapter 11 business reorganization cases and §363 sales of assets; obtained complete dismissal of trustee’s fraudulent transfer action against creditor in corporate Chapter 7 case; significant experience representing creditors in bankruptcy
- Extensive experience representing commercial and residential landlords in Unlawful Detainer and eviction matters
Awards
- Top 50 Breach of Contract Jury Verdicts in California in 2019, State and Federal
- Top 50 Plaintiff’s Bench Awards in California in 2024, State and Federal
- Top Attorneys List by Pasadena Magazine 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
Education
- University of California, Davis
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
- Editorial Board, Entertainment Law Review
Admissions
- Admitted to the State Bar of California
- Admitted to the Supreme Court of State of California
- Admitted to United States District Court, Central District of California
- Admitted to United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
