OUR PRACTICE AREAS
Worker’s Compensation
Our worker’s compensation attorneys have expertise in the complex procedural and substantive aspects of workers’ compensation practice and appear at Boards throughout Southern California.
Serious and Willful Misconduct
Claims of serious and willful misconduct require a showing of gross negligence on the part of the employer. At Blitstein, Young & Blinder, we understand the monetary potentials arising out of serious and willful petitions and vigorously defend employers who have received such claims.
Labor Code Section 132a
Discrimination Claims
The attorneys at Blitstein, Young & Blinder have many years of experience in vigorously defending employers from claims involving discriminatory acts under Labor Code 132a.
Arbitration and Mediation
Blitstein, Young & Blinder provides arbitration and mediation services on any issue involving California workers’ compensation including issues of coverage, contribution, or any issue by agreement of the parties. Use of arbitration or mediation can provide a cost-effective path to claim resolution.
All arbitration and mediation matters are handled by Mark Kahn, Esq. Mark brings 50 years of experience to the arbitration and mediation practice as a Workers’ Compensation Judge, Presiding Judge and Chief Judge. He has lectured extensively to applicant and defense attorneys, stakeholders in the community and other judges on topics ranging from trial preparation, litigation strategies, sexual harassment and bias, ADA, case law, utilization review and many other aspects of workers’ compensation practice.
Contact Sandra Martinez at smartinez@byblawgroup.com or (818) 814-4777, to schedule either an arbitration or mediation conference.
Lien Resolution
George Macias and Ted Erdmann serve as the specialists at Blitstein, Young & Blinder’s Lien Resolution Department. Both George and Ted have extensive experience in analyzing and negotiating liens prior to or after the case-in-chief has resolved. George and Ted work closely with Claims to ensure a timely and cost-effective resolution of any outstanding liens utilizing all available defenses under the Labor Code.
Contact either George Macias at gmacias@byblawgroup.com (818) 815-4777 or Ted Erdmann at terdmann@byblawgroup.com (818) 815-4777 for information regarding resolution of any liens.
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