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Attorney Dan Epperly represents injured workers and the dependents of persons killed at work before the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board. Dan is honored to represent Fire-Fighters, Peace Officers, and their Survivors throughout the State of California. We also represent civilian workers primarily in Central and Southern California on a case-by-case basis (especially if you have prior military service). You are welcome to call Dan for a free consultation.. Dan earned his Juris Doctor “with distinction” from San Joaquin College of Law. His first attorney job was defending Employers, Third-Party Administrators, and Insurance companies in workers compensation claims. Dan knows first-hand how unfairly some employers, claims adjusters, and defense attorneys treat injured workers. Dan actually hated that job, feeling it was wrong to cheat people out of benefits rather than helping them. For several years now, Dan has zealously represented injured workers, he does not represent any employers, he is a proud member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and is recognized as a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization.. For any injury requiring more than one or two doctor visits with a full recovery, you should talk to an attorney. Do not select a QME or request a Panel without the assistance of an attorney. Do not think the Claims Adjuster or the Company Doctor is your friend; they often believe their job is to minimize your claim. Do not let the adjuster take advantage of your inexperience in the complex Workers’ Comp system; If you have been injured or become ill while working in California or while working for a California employer call an Attorney, such as Dan Epperly, for a free consultation today.. PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL:. Prior to becoming an attorney, Dan Epperly served over twenty years in Law Enforcement, the Fire Service, and EMS. Dan Epperly and all of his staff have the highest respect for California’s First Responders. If you are a First Responder injured at work, if you are considering your options regarding a Disability Retirement, or if you're the Survivor of a Public Safety Officer killed in the line of duty, rest assured we are here to help you.. California Public Safety and Correctional/Probation Personnel are entitled to a number of legal presumptions, most notably: Heart Trouble, Cancer, Hernia, Blood-Borne Pathogens, and the “Duty-Belt” Presumption. (Lab. C. § 3212 et. seq.) Entitlement to these presumptions vary depending upon your job classification and the particular presumption involved. Litigation of Public Safety cases is a highly technical, specialized field. It is recommended that Public Safety Personnel consult with an Attorney, such as Dan Epperly, who is knowledgeable of the interaction between Workers’ Compensation, Disability Retirements, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Dan recommends that all California Public Safety/Correctional Personnel call us three months prior to their anticipated retirement date or any point they suffer a serious injury to explore all options including the filing of a comprehensive Workers’ Compensation claim. Such claims claim can even be filed years after retirement.. We are happy to represent Public Safety Personnel throughout California. Your case will be filed at the WCAB venue most convenient for you. If your deposition is set, we will come to you, anywhere in California, and sit right next to you. If you have questions about your rights, whether a Safety Officer Presumption applies to you, or your retirement options, please call for a free consultation. It is our honor to represent those who protect and serve.

Peter Solimon is a partner with Solimon | Rodgers, P.C. Peter practices in the area of workers’ compensation. He is admitted to the State Bar of California. Peter received his Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law, where he was an active Volunteer in VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program). VITA assisted low income families in the preparation and filing of their Federal and State Returns.. Peter has been committed to advocating for injured workers for many years. As a son of blue collar hard working parents, he is especially sympathetic to the needs and plight of injured workers.

Get the compensation you deserve in your work related injury case. Don't let an accident or an injury determine your future and your family. Fight back and pursue the justice you deserve with assistance from our attorney. We'll work hard to get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.. Schedule a FREE initial consultation with an actual Attorney!. FRAUD DISCLAIMER:. The information contained in this Website (Robin B. Schwebs Attorney at Law) is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. No recipients of content from this site, clients or otherwise, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in the site without seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient's state. The content of this Website contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. The Firm expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this Website.. Any information sent to The Firm by Internet e-mail or through the Website is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis. Transmission of information from this Website does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Firm, nor is it intended to do so. The transmission of the Website, in part or in whole, and/or any communication with us via Internet e-mail through this site does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between us and any recipients.. Some links within the Website may lead to other web-sites, including those operated and maintained by third parties. The Firm includes these links solely as a convenience to you, and the presence of such a link does not imply a responsibility for the linked site or an endorsement of the linked site, its operator, or its contents.. This Website and its contents are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.. Furthermore, The Firm does not wish to represent anyone desiring representation based upon viewing this Website in a state where this Website fails to comply with all laws and ethical rules of that state.Reproduction, distribution, republication, and/or retransmission of material contained within The Firm Website is prohibited unless the prior written permission of The Firm has been obtained.

Milena Velilla grew up in Medellin, Colombia. She is fluent in Spanish and familiar with the Hispanic culture. At age 15 Milena Velilla moved to California where she continued her studies always with the dream of becoming an attorney.. Milena Velilla attended San Diego State University where she received her Bachelor degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and graduated with honors. From there she began her law career at University of Illinois in Champaign- Urbana. She took a semester off when she moved to Thailand to teach English to underprivileged children. She finished law school at the University of California Davis, ranked 37th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report 2019.. While in law school she advocated for her clients in immigration, family law and criminal defense matters. She then transitioned into workers’ compensation Applicant’s work where she has remained for the last five years.. She served as the vice president for the workers’ compensation section of the Sacramento Bar Association in 2017 and as the president in 2018.

Russell is a certified worker’s compensation specialist and an AV rated attorney, the highest rating recognized by the peer review publication, Martindale-Hubbell. For the last several years, he has been identified as a leader in the worker’s compensation field by several peer review publications such as Super Lawyers and Top Attorneys of Southern California. He is a member of the United States Supreme Court and has appeared numerous times before the California Courts of Appeal and has argued twice before the California Supreme Court.. In addition to representing injured workers before the Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board for the last 20 years, Russell has handled personal injury and County Disability retirement claims. He was privileged to have worked with his father, Allan S. Ghitterman. They laughed, argued, and ate lunch together for many years. His father was his mentor and hero. Along with his long-time spouse, Julie Harris, they are the proud parents of his two sons, Benjamin and Avi.

I have spent my entire legal career in the workers’ compensation field. I am a California State Bar certified specialist in workers’ compensation law, the highest level of technical certification within the field. My passion is to work with my clients to obtain a result that best suits their individual needs - "Hablo español con fluidez, lo que me permite comunicarme directamente con mis clientes que hablan español". I was born and raised in Santa Barbara and attended Cal Poly SLO, earning a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture. That was followed by a career in landscape design and construction before shifting to law and attending law school. I bring this varied experience to every case I work on, finding that a background in agriculture and construction can often give me greater insights to my clients’ experience and needs.

Jill is a Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation law, licensed to practice in the State of California and in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She is a member of the Ventura County Bar Association, the American Inns of Court, Ventura County chapter, the California Applicant’s Attorney’s Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives.. Jill provides pro bono legal services at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center in Ventura and has published articles in the Los Angeles Daily Journal and in the Ventura County Bar Association’s Citations Magazine.. Jill graduated from Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, and graduated with honors from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

An Associate Attorney for Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld beginning in 2019. I have prior experience as a criminal defense attorney for McCready Law Group and formerly as a Certified Law Clerk for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.. I earned my Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Western State University College of Law, my Bachelor of Arts from UCLA, and my Associate of Arts from Bakersfield College. I am a member of the Orange County Bar Association, California Applicant Attorneys Association, and hold a Communications Certificate from Bakersfield College.. In addition to academic achievements, I volunteered over 500 hours of public service, earning an Exemplary Public Service Award from Western State University College of Law.

As the owner/principal of my firm, I handle both Workers' Compensation cases and Reproductive Law cases.   If you have had a work injury, you are looking for someone you can actually speak to.  You have concerns/worries/questions about your work comp case.   You want someone who will listen to you and strategize with you.  So, email me now at or call me now at.. I am a State Bar Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation and a partner of my firm.  I handle all size cases from catastrophic injuries requiring lifelong future medical care to minor injuries where the injured worker just needs someone to help monitor the case.  I help injured workers' and their families navigate this complicated process and pursue all of the benefits due to them.. As a Reproductive/Fertility Lawyer, I help explain long complicated contracts to egg donors, surrogates and intended parents (IP).  I help remove the concern about the legal aspect so you can focus on your exciting journey in helping create a family.  As a former IP, having had my daughter via surrogacy, my wife Emily and I are proud to be a part of this community and help others through the journey from a perspective of having been through it ourselves.  Email me anytime at

I truly enjoy protecting and advancing the interests of those who have suffered from injuries or medical conditions that interfere or prevent them from working and earing a living to support themselves and their families.  We offer a substantial amount of our time pro bono and without charge.  This definitely includes free consultations.. Over the years we've learned that people who consult with a specialist such as ourselves soon after the development of a serious or potentially serious medical condition will come out of the claims process sooner and with better benefits.  EARLY INTERVENTION WORKS!

Donald P. Novey has more than a decade of experience working with public safety associations and labor unions and was a founding partners of Novey, Tribuiano & Yamada before breaking off to form the Novey Law Group, APC.. Previously, Don worked for a law firm representing agricultural companies in all aspects of labor and employment matters including: election campaigns under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, unfair labor practice charges, collective bargaining, OSHA citation appeals and I-9 immigration compliance audits.. Don also worked for the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), formerly known as California Union of Safety Employees (CAUSE).  CSLEA represents approximately 180 different public safety classifications in 42 state departments including: the Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Agents; DOJ Criminalists; State Hospital Police Officers; Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Investigators; Fish and Game Wardens; State Park Police Officers; California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatchers; Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) agents; and License and Registration Examiners.. Don also worked for a preeminent Sacramento law firm specializing in personal injury, workers’ compensation, labor and union matters for nine years.  Don gained valuable experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, as well as conducting numerous seminars in the field of workers’ compensation for labor organizations, including police, sheriff, fire associations and private labor unions.  Don specialized in facilitating client relationships and serving as the representative for the firm at statewide labor conferences.. Don’s upbringing in the public safety arena gives him a unique advantage to better assist public safety associations and private labor unions with labor and employment matters, collective bargaining and workplace injuries.. Education:. ·         A.A. Social Sciences, Sacramento City College, 2005. ·         J.D. Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, 2011. Memberships. State Bar of California. California Applicant's Attorney's Association. United States Eastern District

At Ochoa & Calderon, We help people that have been injured on the job file for Workers Compensation. Navigating the complex world of filing for Workers Compensation with the Employer Insurance and how to handle a denied claim is how we help Californians that find themselves injured and unable to earn a living.