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Megan G. Demshki was born and raised in Riverside, California. After graduating from Riverside Poly High School, Megan attended Chapman University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Peace Studies, in addition to completing the interdisciplinary University Honors Program.
free consultationMegan received departmental honors in both Political Science and Peace Studies. Megan served as Chapman University’s Student Body President from 2012-2013. As Chapman University Student Body President, Megan worked to strengthen United States and Russia relations as a Kremlin Fellow through the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission and lobbied for college student interests at the local, state and national level through groups like the National Campus Leadership Council and the Fraternity and Sorority Political Action Committee.
Upon graduation from Chapman University, Megan received the Gloria and Julian Peterson Award, awarded to one graduating senior for his or her outstanding and distinguished leadership in enriching university life. In addition to the Peterson Award, Megan received the 2012 Woman of Strength, Courage and Action Award and the 2012 Political Science Citizen-Scholar Award, given to the graduating Political Science major who most effectively combines high grade point average with civic or political engagement.
Megan went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from Chapman University Fowler School of Law where she received CALI Excellence for the Future awards for the highest grades in the Alona Cortese Elder Law Clinic, Legal Analysis Workshop and Business Planning. Megan enjoyed helping low income seniors throughout Orange County in the Alona Cortese Elder Law Clinic. In Summer 2013, Megan began working at Aitken Aitken Cohn as the law clerk. After passing the California Bar Exam in 2015, Megan was promoted to associate at Aitken Aitken Cohn. In 2022, Megan was promoted to Partner at Aitken Aitken Cohn.
Megan is an active and engaged member of the Inland Empire community where she currently serves as Treasurer of the Riverside County Bar Association and Vice President of the Raincross Group. Megan is a Past-President of the Riverside County Bar Association Barristers, the Pick Group of Young Professionals and the Consumer Attorneys of the Inland Empire. She is also a Past- Chair of the Janet Goeske Foundation, among other community and philanthropic involvement.
Contact Megan at megan@aitkenlaw.com.
Cases
Megan has been involved in a number of seven and eight figure settlements, arbitrations, and verdicts in trial. In December 2018, Megan tried a medical malpractice matter alongside Partner Richard Cohn, securing a seven-figure verdict for the clients.
As co-lead counsel, with Chris Aitken, Megan obtained an $11 million settlement with the California Republican Party on behalf of a Riverside Man paralyzed after a freeway collision. That result earned her the 2022 CAOIE Streetfighter of the Year Award and a CAOC 2021 Finalist for Consumer Attorney of the Year.
The Riverside native helped secure a $38.5 million settlement with partner Chris Aitken for construction workers injured when part of a bridge under construction in Corona collapsed on the 91 freeway. Along with partner Richard Cohn, Megan achieved a $12 million settlement with Riverside County to compensate a wife and mother with breast cancer who suffered severe brain damage after doctors negligently put an intubation tube into her esophagus instead of her trachea.
Megan was also involved and named in a rare and remarkable decision, in which the California Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, reversed the trial court’s granting of Defendant’s summary judgment motion in the matter of Sumrall v. Modern Alloys. The defendant company argued that their employee driver was not acting within the course and scope of his employment under the “going and coming” rule. Plaintiffs argued that the company was liable under the “business errand” exception. The Court of Appeal unanimously sided with the Plaintiffs where they reasoned, “Because we can draw two reasonable inferences from these undisputed facts, we cannot affirm the trial court’s grant of summary judgment.” After returning to the trial court, Megan was involved in the dramatic $9 million settlement.
Testimonials
“I am so grateful at the professional and compassionate care I received from Megan and her firm. She was very patient in answering all of my questions and concerns and advising me on what to expect moving forward. I felt heard and well prepared for each step of the process. I credit Megan’s skill, tenacity, care for a positive outcome and would highly recommend her firm for anybody seeking legal representation.”
– M.D.
“I am so pleased with the service and special care taken by the good folks at Aitkin Aitkin Cohn. Megan went out of her way to be sure I understood every bit of the process, making the experience not just tolerable but, dare I say, pleasant. I had never wanted to be in a position to sue someone, but finding myself in just that, I knew I was in good hands the entire way through. I know that Megan, Darren and their team took my best interest into consideration and I felt supported, listened to, appreciated and empathized with. I don’t wish that anyone be in a space of having to file a lawsuit, but if you do, I highly recommend this team of caring professionals. Thank you AAC”
– Erika Bear Banwell
“For the last 5.5 years, Megan and her team have been my unwavering legal support after my husband was killed. I felt supported and truly cared for through the entire process. I had the best legal counsel there is and forever grateful”
– Shanna Kreza
“Megan Demshki is both extremely professional and genuinely caring. She was in regular communication with me and constantly updated me on the progress. She always answered my questions with clear explanations and I always felt heard when I expressed any worries or concerns. I couldn’t have asked for better representation and would highly recommend her.”
– Jennifer Mcintosh
“I am so very grateful to Megan and her team. My husband and I were involved in an incident with a reproductive clinic and didn’t know where to turn for justice. Megan was referred to us by a friend of a friend and she was a god-send. From the beginning she made it a personal mission to fight for us and for our future children. The way she advocated for us unrelentingly made us feel like we were the most important case she had (though I know that was far from true). Every step of the way she encouraged us to do what was right for our family and never pushed us to something that would only benefit her firm. Megan is a huge reason we will get to bring home our little boy in 2 weeks, and there are no adequate words to thank her enough.”
– Ashley Whitehead
“Megan Demshki was great, helpful, and very informative. She provided a sense of comfort in an uncomfortable arena. Aitken Aitken Cohn possessed professionalism and approachability. There was always an open line of communication which gave us a peace of mind. Our satisfaction level is extremely high and I would have no hesitation in referring Aitken Aitken Cohn to friends and family.”
– Greg Smith
“Megan was competent, understanding, empathetic, and informative. Aitken Aitken Cohn believed in our very difficult case and kept us in the loop and informed every step of the way. We already have and will continue to refer people.”
– Richard & Christel Gibbins
“Megan was very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Aitken Aitken Cohn has an excellent reputation in which It upheld.”
– Geraldine & Ronald Gale
“Aitken Aitken Cohn was very professional. Megan Demshki was very friendly and helpful. She worked very hard to settle my case with the best possible outcome.”
– Mary Jo Ortega
“Megan had great communication with timely responses to all matters regarding my case. Aitken Aitken Cohn is very fair and competitive. The large amount of staff was helpful and personable.”
– Earl Kluth
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to work with Megan and Wiley. I was in a car accident in 2020 that left me with a handful of injuries and a pile of medical bills. I had no idea how to navigate the complex world of personal injury law. However, Megan & Wiley took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that I could understand. They made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire journey. Aside from their legal expertise, I felt like they genuinely cared about my well-being. “Just focus on getting healthy,” was something I heard throughout the process. They connected me with medical professionals who were able to help me get as close as I could to where I was before the accident and were available to answer all of my questions along the way. They are professional, responsive, and incredibly efficient. They kept me updated on the progress of my case and were always available to answer my questions. I never once felt like I was alone in this process. Thanks to Aitken Aitken & Co, I was able to receive a settlement that has made a significant difference in my life. I can now focus on my recovery without the stress of medical bills hanging over me. I highly recommend Megan and Wiley and Aitken Aitken & Co. to anyone in need of a personal injury lawyer. They are not just legal professionals, they are advocates for justice who genuinely care about their clients’ well-being. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done!”
– Sara Espinoza
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