San Clemente Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Attorney Rankin’s focus in his firm is representing employees involved in disputes with their employers. Mr. Rankin’s experience as a litigator representing only employees provides him insight and perception, allowing him to anticipate and defeat common strategies and ploys used by employers. He has substantial experience in resolving employment law disputes, including pre-litigation resolution, state and federal litigation, mediation, and negotiating severance agreements.

Mr. Rankin is an active member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Consumer Attorneys of California. He is admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court for...

Samer Habbas is a civil litigation attorney who focuses on personal injury and wrongful death matters. Mr. Habbas has handled a variety of claims in this area and has proved to be successful in doing so. Mr. Habbas’ aggressive approach towards attorneys and insurance companies has resulted in significant settlements. This tenacity towards the opposing side has achieved six figure settlements in matters that have been denied or ones in which other attorneys have advised their clients there may be no potential recovery.

Born and raised in Southern California, Jesse Melendrez graduated from California State University of Long Beach with a Bachelors of the Arts studying Psychology and Political Science. During college, he was a part of a small team of researchers that studied the relationship between short term memory and creative thought. The findings of this study achieved publication.
Compelled by his desire to assist meritorious causes achieve greater results, Jesse Melendrez attended Rutgers School of Law in New Jersey. There he studied under several of the brightest minds in the forefront of their respective fields of law. He learned the importance of...

Sara E. Razavi is a personal injury and bankruptcy attorney. She is a compassionate attorney and strong advocate for her clients. She has offices throughout the state of California and is admitted in all District courts within California.

Monarch Law Group is a personal injury and workers compensation law firm that provides personal service and care for our clients. We are not your typical mill but a place where you will have direct contact with your attorneys, have your phone calls and questions promptly answered, and a place where you will receive the upmost care and attention throughout your case. After a decade of litigating claims on behalf of insurance companies, I have gained significant experience, knowledge and tactics on how insurance companies work and thus, I know how to maneuver around their delay-and-deny tactics. If...

"I will get you the quality treatment you need and the money you deserve." I have been practicing Workers Compensation cases including FEHA and 132 a discrimination cases for over 20 years with a nearly flawless track record in representing seriously injured employees in all industries. I have a strong background in business, real estate, sales and marketing, and pharmacy practices.

I am Joseph Richards, and I lead a law firm dedicated to Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Employment Law, serving families across Southern California, including Orange County and the Inland Empire. My firm is established in multiple cities and counties throughout California, ensuring we are accessible to a broad range of clients. At the Law Office of Joseph Richards PC, we operate under the guiding principles encapsulated in our motto: "Bruises to Benefits." This phrase reflects our commitment to transforming our clients' challenges into victories, standing by their side every step of the way. NOTICE: Making A False Or Fraudulent Workers' Compensation...

Sheryl Lam, esq. a certified specialist in workers' compensation is known as a fierce litigator and is well respected by both her clients and her peers while in deposition and in court.

Ms. Lam has experience in many areas of the law including immigration, family law, personal injury and criminal law. She currently devotes her time exclusively to representing injured workers but is able to apply her vast knowledge of the law to the many issues that cross over into workers compensation. In addition to English, Ms. Lam speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese, to assist our clients that speak...

Trial lawyers with the experience and legal knowledge to win in Court. At the Krolikowski Law Firm, we put our clients first. Beginning with an initial consultation to learn the specifics of your case and better understand your needs, we will look out for your best interests. We assist Orange County, California, residents in personal injury cases, including workers compensation, slip-and-fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents and more. We also work with individuals experiencing harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

An honors graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Neil Shouse uses his experience as a former insurance company defense lawyer now to fight for injury victims. He helps secure big money settlements to compensate victims for medical bills, lost wages, lost opportunities and pain and suffering.

Mr. Shouse practices in Los Angeles County and Las Vegas. He represents clients injured or killed in car accidents, workplace accidents, dog attacks, dangerous products and harmful drugs.

Mr. Shouse learned personal injury law by first working on the other side. He defended large insurance companies at Sidley & Austin, one of the...

Attorney dedicated to "fighting for the average Joe." Brian W Freeman has been a California Lawyer since 2008 and has continually represented the interests of the working man from the beginning of his practice. I have chosen to specialize in Workers' Compensation law in order to pursue my goal of being the best possible workers' comp attorney serving Riverside County. This is something very few workers' compensation attorneys do due to the time commitment and complexity of earning the specialty certification. Since going into private practice, we've handled well over 1,100 workers' comp cases with employees who were injured at...

Kevin Cortright is a distinguished Workers' Compensation Attorney whose career is defined by a deep commitment to representing individuals in their time of need. With an unwavering dedication to justice and a reputation for tenacity in the face of daunting legal challenges, Cortright has positioned himself as a beacon of hope for workers navigating the complexities of workers compensation law. Grounded by a solid foundation in legal studies, Kevin launched into the workers' compensation niche after being moved by the plight of injured employees struggling to negotiate the labyrinth of regulations governing workplace injuries. Recognizing the imbalance of power between...

Scott Silberman, esq. is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation. He has also been recognized by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers Compensation  as an Arbitrator.  He has experience representing both injured workers as well as employers and insurance companies, but now exclusively represents injured workers and their dependents.

Coming from a family of workers compensation attorneys, and his father being a retired workers' compensation Judge, Scott has literally grown up with workers' compensation. He has written law review articles and lectured to bar associations in regards to changes in workers compensation law.

Prior to becoming one of the founding...

Christopher was one of the youngest attorneys to be admitted to the State Bar of California. He focuses on Personal Injury legal representation. Christopher is bilingual in Spanish. Christopher is the former President of the Long Beach Barristers Bar Association. Christopher has the distinction of achieving many outstanding awards including one for his dedication to pro bono services. He believes strongly in using his legal skills for the betterment of the community. He is also one of the few attorneys who has a verdict for over ($12,000,000.00) twelve million dollars.

The Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor are located in San Pedro, California, at the center of the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. We provide expert legal representation for cruise ship passengers, maritime workers and offshore oil workers. Our practice areas include maritime personal injury, Jones Act and injured seamen, cruise ship accidents and injuries, commercial fishing accidents, recreational boating accidents, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LWHCA), Defense Base Act (DBA), shipyard accidents, maritime trucking accidents, Death on the High Seas Act, catastrophic injury and maritime wrongful death. With more...

Mr. Beck specializes in personal injury, real estate, and business litigation cases, trying numerous successful cases including jury cases, court cases, and binding arbitrations.

Nancy has more than 30 years of experience in workers comp in the Inland Empire, starting as a law clerk defending Comp Insurance Companies, watching insurance companies refuse help people seriously hurt at work. In 1994, she left defense to represent only injured workers. Nancy knows what it is to be injured and trying to work and support a family. In the Inland Empire 30 years, Nancy knows which physicians and facilities truly help injured workers (and which ones just give lip service but no help). Nancy answers questions for workers throughout...

Since 1987, I have been dedicated to serving disabled workers as a Workers Compensation attorney. My commitment to the community drives me to ensure that my clients are well-informed about their rights, enabling them to navigate the complexities of the WC system effectively. I understand the importance of connecting with competent doctors, as this is crucial for achieving favorable outcomes in WC cases. My firm has earned respect from judges and defense offices alike. More importantly, my clients have expressed high satisfaction with the outcomes of their cases. The court determines our fees, which are typically 15% of the recovery amount, making it...

Our law firm strives for dedicated, successful and personalized Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation counsel for each and every one of our clients. We are there for our injured clients every step of the way.

Houman Fakhimi, the founding partner of the Criminal Defense Team, has amassed deep expertise in the area of criminal defense law thanks to years of experience. He oversees all litigation carried out by the firm, and he has demonstrated mastery in a variety of relevant legal domains. He's an alumnus of the University of California, Irvine and Whittier Law School. In addition to being an active member of the State Bar of Californias Criminal Section, Mr. Fakhimi also boasts accreditations from he Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the California Public Defenders Association.

Attorney Patel has more than 15 years of experience and has worked on both sides (Defense and Applicant) of the workers' compensation arena, which gives him an edge in getting his clients what they deserve for benefits and medical treatment.

Mr. Patel is a well-versed, experienced, and practical attorney. He pays particular attention to detail and communicates regularly with his clients. His office is equipped with a Spanish interpreter and Spanish-speaking staff. He is very involved in local communities and businesses. Simply put: employment law/workers’ compensation is his passion, and he is still looking to answer why employers would ever engage...

Alexander D. Napolin, Esq., Napolin Accident Injury Lawyer is a trial attorney practicing personal injury, auto accident, catastrophic injury, mass tort, wrongful death and multi-plaintiff tort litigation. Mr. Napolin offers a completely free legal consultations to prospective clients who are looking to retain a personal injury attorney for representation. Injury representation is generally offered on a contingency fee basis (percentage of recovery, no up front legal fees). Napolin Accident Injury Lawyer APC represents individuals and families who reside in the communities within the Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley, Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County areas....

I have served in the State of California since 1988, handling Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation Law, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury matters. At the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, our goal is to provide injured clients with the best results in a timely and cost-effective manner. For over 30 years, our outstanding litigation team has remained dedicated to the rights and welfare of the injured and disabled throughout Southern California. The cornerstone of my success is the quality of relationships that I maintain with clients. Clients are treated with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We...

Nicholas Montes is the San Diego Managing Attorney of Castillo & Associates. He is dedicated to providing exceptional representation to clients with Worker's Compensation matters.

Mr. Montes is a member of the State Bar of California, California Applicants' Attorneys Association and the San Diego Bar Association. He received a B.A. from University of Tennessee in 1997, and a J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law in 2001.

Richard Irwin is a California Bar Certified Workers’ Compensation lawyer in Riverside for over 25yrs. Call Heiting & Irwin to contact one of the most qualified law firms to assist with your workers’ comp claim and assist with any resulting injuries.

Eliot Houman is a co-founding partner of The Accident Guys. Mr. Houman has handled numerous complex lawsuits from their inception through trial and appeals, and has helped his clients obtain millions of dollars in judgments and settlements.

Mr. Houman graduated towards the top of his class from the prestigious Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Prior to founding The Accident Guys, Mr. Houman worked at some of our nation’s most well-respected law firms, including a national firm voted one of America’s “Most Feared Plaintiffs Firms of 2014.” Having honed his legal skills working alongside many of our country’s best and...

Grossman studied at the University of California at Los Angeles (1984-1987) matriculating in psychology and business and the University of California at Santa Cruz (1988-1990) attaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. During law school, Grossman worked as a substitute high school teacher and as a vest-pocket coin dealer. Grossman attained a Juris Doctor degree from the University of La Verne College of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the California State Bar in November, 1998.

Thomas M. Nantais is the Co- owner of Gaylord & Nantais, a legal firm specializing in workers’ compensation, in the state of California. This firm deals in getting hearing loss compensation and work related injuries compensation for those who have worked in the state of California. With his sincere efforts, Thomas is committed to meet the highest standards of the legal industry and aims to provide the clients with an honest and aggressive representation.

Chandao Nina Nantha-Willyard is founder of Nantha & Associates. She is a top rated personal injury and workers compensation attorney in Southern California.

Born on the 4th of July, Stephen Mashney has independence in his genes! Since childhood, he confronted bullies & fought his way from elementary school till today. Stephen will not look the other way when he sees injustice. He will fight for the underdog & win. Stephen has compassion for & respect to others including animals. As a child, Stephen adopted countless stray cats & dogs & he would not hurt a fly today.
In 1978, Mr. Mashney received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Cairo University, Egypt & worked as a pharmacist in Ramallah. In 1979, he immigrated...

San Francisco Bay Area native. Active in the legal profession since 1988 as Paralegal. Practicing in California since 1999 with JD from John F. Kennedy University School of Law and European Union Certificate from Tulane University School of Law. Solo lead counsel in over 50 jury trials. Current Vice President and Workers’ Compensation Chairwoman at North San Diego County Bar Association, volunteer Judge at North San Diego Superior Court and mentor to local students elementary through law school. Former President at California Workers’ Compensation Professionals, Director at North San Diego Bar Association.

Suffering injuries due to the negligence of others can leave people struggling with a number of problems. At the Hariri Law Group in San Diego, California, we offer focused personal injury representation to clients living throughout the area. Our law firm team knows that after an accident, people may have concerns about mounting medical bills, lost wages while they are recovering and meeting their other financial responsibilities. We provide customized legal guidance and work to help those we represent to achieve financial justice.

Over the years, we have committed ourselves to helping people who have suffered injuries through no fault of...

Attorney Ruben Montoya founded MONTOYA LAW with the idea that if you hire an attorney you should deal with an attorney. Before MONTOYA LAW attorney Ruben Montoya worked for highly respected Workers Compensation / Personal Injury firm. During his time as the managing attorney for such firm he multiplied workers compensation settlements. Those Workers Compensation claims that would not settle for what the injured worker deserved Mr. Montoya tried and prevailed for his clients. Ruben Montoya has tried many trials with favorable outcomes and settled millions out of court. At MONTOYA LAW...

I used to litigate for the big insurance companies - representing giants like Amazon, Tesla, and Costco. After seeing the questionable practices from insurance and their attorneys, I started a firm with my brilliant partner to protect the working class and injured in California. I have handled thousands of workers compensation/personal injury/employment cases, and know every trick in the book the other side tries to pull to deny claims/medical treatment and cut costs. I'm a friendly reasonable guy with clients, but extremely aggressive at trial. Give me a call

Tim Dominguez is an award-winning personal injury lawyer who has recovered millions of dollars for deserving clients over the course of his career. As a Cuban-American born and raised in Southern California, Tim has a deep appreciation for this country and its judicial system. It was this background which led him to become an attorney and want to use the law to balance the playing field. He has dedicated his life to fighting the big insurance companies and corporations of the world to obtain justice for the everyday person. Tim graduated from Loyola Law School where he was selected to participate...

James F. Sexton first worked as an attorney for the insurance companies he now opposes. Having worked this side of personal injury and worker’s compensation cases, James understands the goals, motivation, and tactics employed by the insurance companies and the lawyers who protect their interests. He uses that knowledge to better serve and protect his clients’ interests. As CEO of a company and owner of his own law firm, James Sexton’s success reflects the positive experiences his clients have had and continue to have at The Sexton Law Firm. His expertise is extensive and includes California bankruptcy law, California...

For the past 25 years, I have been dedicated to helping workers who have been injured on the job and have made, or want to make, a claim for Workers’ Compensation benefits. These cases can be overwhelming to a lay person and can be very technically complicated. In surgical cases, there can be complications and the need to address further medical conditions that develop from the same injury. There are traps that can result in years of delays in the provision of necessary medical care and payments to the injured worker. With the help of my...

Certified Specialist by the California Bar in Workers’ Compensation

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

Bachelor of Arts -- University of California at Berkeley
1968
Major in Zoology, Minor in Biochemistry

Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
(Tel Aviv, Israel)
1968-1969 (completed first 2 years of medical school)

Master of Science --University of Southern California School of Medicine
1971
Major in Molecular Pharmacology

Juris Doctor -- Loyola University of Los Angeles
1974


ADMITTED TO BAR IN FOLLOWING STATES

California -- 1974

Nevada -- 1988

Federal Courts in 9th Judicial District

Certified Specialist in California in Workers’ Compensation


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1972-1972 Morgan, Wentzel & McNicholas

1972-1973-- Jaffee & Mallery Thompson, Talbot & LeMaster

1973-1974-- Mallery & Nowack

1974-1975-- Mallery & Hummel

1975-1982-- Mallery & Stern

1982-1986-- Mallery, Stern & Warford

1986-1989-- Mallery, Stern & Howington

1989 to present-- Mallery &...