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Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. is top-rated attorney and the Managing Partner of Khanuja Law, a California Workers’ Compensation Law firm that puts people first. She zealously advocates for injured workers and/or aggressively defends employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in all areas of California state Workers’ Compensation Law.
Practice Area
- Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 306151
- United States District Court, Central District of California
Languages
- English
- Punjabi
- Spanish
Professional Experience
- Associate Attorney
- Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
- Current
- Clerk
- Maricopa County Superior Court
- Current
- Clerk for Judge McCoy in both family court and subsequently in criminal court.
Education
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- J.D.
- University of Southern California
- B.A. | Psychology & Economics
Awards
- “Super Lawyers Rising Star”
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selected Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as a Rising Star from 2022-2024 in the industry. Through a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area, Super Lawyers selects 2.5% of lawyers, who have attained notable peer recognition & professional achievement, to the Rising Stars list. With it, Khanuja Law became a top Los Angeles law firm.
- “Clients’ Choice Award”
- Avvo
- Avvo recognizes Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the top-rated lawyers in the industry with an Avvo Rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 and honored her with the “Clients’ Choice Award” in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Avvo is the largest online legal directory, providing comprehensive profiles and ratings for more than 97% of all licensed lawyers in the country. An Avvo Rating is calculated using a proprietary algorithm based on, including but not limited to, education, experience, publications, awards, etc.
- “13 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Hollywood”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (13) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Hollywood for 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
- “14 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in South Gate”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (14) best workers’ compensation attorneys in South Gate for 2022, 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
- “21 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Alhambra”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (21) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Alhambra for 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
Professional Associations
- Women Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors Member
- Current
- Women Lawyers Association Foundation
- Co-Chair of Charitable Fund
- Current
- 5 Rivers Foundation
- Co-Founder & Board Member
- Current
- Activities: Outside of the office, Ms. Khanuja is a Co-Founder of and currently serves as a Board Member of a non-profit organization, 5 Rivers Foundation. As a Board Member, she is involved in awarding college scholarships and providing financial support for SAT/ACT preparation courses to students who are motivated to pursue higher education. To date, 5 Rivers Foundation has awarded over 100 scholarships and provided SAT/ACT preparation courses to over 173 students nationwide.
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- - Current
- California State Bar  # 306151
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- "2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars"
- Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine - Rising Stars Edition
- "2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars"
- Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine - Rising Stars Edition
Speaking Engagements
- “Non-IBR Med-Legal Disputes”
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accredited course
- “Understanding and Defending Liens”
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accredited course
- “Subrogation”
- Presentation/Training for a large, global third-party administrator
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. my daughters work comp settlement included a large amount for the weekly work payments she should have received leaving
- A: Was this a final settlement, is the case closed?
One type of Workers’ Compensation settlement is a Stipulated Award. A Stipulated Award settles only the disability benefits not the whole claim. From your description of what was received from the settlements, it is possible it could have been a Stipulated Award.
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