Biography

Jack's philosophy in law as in life is best summed up by a quote of Winston Churchill: "Never give in. Never, Never, Never, Never." That philosophy has served him well by giving him the drive to become a Junior Golden Gloves boxing champion, a third degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and to receive the honor of Trial Lawyer of the Year. For more than thirty-five years. Jack's goal has been to become the best trial lawyer he can be. As a California trial attorney, Jack has tried more than 100 civil cases before a jury. He holds the designation of Diplomate, the highest rank of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is rated AVPreeminent by Martindale- Hubbell. He has served as President of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and he has been on the Board of Governors and on the Executive Committee of numerous trial lawyer associations, including the Litigation Section of the LA County Bar Association, the LA Chapter of ABOTA and the Consumer Attorneys of California. He has been formally recognized as one of the attorneys who assisted the task force in the preparation of the Judicial Council of California CACI jury instructions. He holds the designation of Diplomate, the highest rank of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is the current President of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a past President of the Italian American Lawyers Association; a past President of CAALA and a past President of the Cowboy Lawyers Association. He was selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America, in the specialty of Personal Injury Litigation. He is recognized as one of the Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys in the United States by LawDragon. The LA Trial Lawyers Association voted Jack as Trial Lawyer of the Year and he has also been selected as a Super Lawyer of Southern California for several years. He has been selected by The Consumer Attorneys Assoc. Los Angeles

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Elder Law
• Insurance Claims

Education

• Univ of California at Los Angeles
• Loyola Law School

Professional Experience

• Cheong & Denove
  Partner
  2021
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Hapuarachy
  Partner
  2018
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett
  Partner
  2014
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Bennett & Karns
  Partner
  2012
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett
  Partner
  2007
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell & Bennett
  Partner
  2003
• Cheong, Denove, Rowell, Antablin & Bennett
  Partner
  1999
• Cheong & Denove, APC
  Partner
  1978
• Musa, Cheong & Denove
  Partner
  1977
• Roper & Folino
  Attorney
  1976

Awards

• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Super Lawyers Southern California
  2022
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Super Lawyers Southern California
  2021
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Southern California Super Lawyers
  2020
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2019
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Southern California Super Lawyers
  2018
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2017
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list
  Super Lawyers Southern California
  2016
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2015
  Southern California Super Lawyers
  2015
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2014
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2014
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2013
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2013
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2012
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2012
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2011
  Southern California Super Lawyer
  2011
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2010
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2010
• Person of the Year
  Metropolitan News-Enterprise
  2010
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2009
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2009
• Presidential Award
  Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  2009
• Presidential Award of Merit
  The Consumer Attorneys of California
  2009
• Selected for inclusion in Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys in America list
  Lawdragon
  2009
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2008
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2008
• Presidents Award
  Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  2008
• Presidents Award of Merit
  Consumer Attorneys of California
  2008
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2007
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2007
• Selected for inclusion in Top 500 Plaintiff Attorneys in America list
  Lawdragon
  2007
• Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyer in Personal Injury Litigation list
  Best Lawyers's in America
  2007
• Trial Lawyer of the Year
  Los Angeles Trial Lawyer Association
  2007
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2006
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2006
• Edward I. Pollock Award
  Consumer Attorneys of California
  2006
• Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Southern California list 2005
  Los Angeles SuperLawyer Magazine
  2005
• Men of Achievement Award
  Century City Chamber of Commerce
  2003
• Ted Horn Memorial Award
  Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  2001
• Outstanding President of the Year Award
  Consumer Attorneys of California
  2000
• Outstanding President of the Year Award
  Consumer Attorneys of California
  1996
• Presidential Award of Merit
  Consumer Attorneys of California
  1996
• Presidential Award of Merit
  California Trial Lawyers Association
  1994
• Outstanding Achievement Award
  California Trial Lawyers Association
  1990

Associations

• Consumer Attorneys of California
• Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Cowboy Lawyers Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Consumer Attorneys Public Education Fund
• Court Committee - Los Angeles Superior Court
• Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
• ABOTA Inn of Court
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Italian American Lawyers Association
• California State Bar # 68825
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, New Lawyers Group
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 2009 Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 26th Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 25th Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 24th Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 23rd Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 22nd Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 21st Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 20th Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Court Committee - Santa Monica Superior Court
• Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 19th Annual Las Vegas Convention
• Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association
• California Trial Lawyers Association
• Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association,

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