WorkCompAcademy Weekly News

November 4, 2019

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: No WCAB Exclusive Jurisdiction Over AOE-COE in CIGA Case, Insurance Fraud Leads to Murder Conviction, Grand Jury to Review Opioid Drugmaker Litigation, Enough Fentanyl Seized to “Wipe Out” Entire State of Ohio, Data Analytics Busts La Jolla Physician, San Diego Military Doctor Signs off on Fake Insurance Claims, Researchers Say Lack of Evidence on Medicinal Cannabis, Researchers Criticise Scientific Basis of Psychiatric Diagnosis, Ride-Share Companies Launch AB 5 Ballot Initiative, New CWCI Study Shows 94.1% UR/IMR Approval Rate.

November 8, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

October 28, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: School District Recovers Interest, but not Attorney Fees from JPA, Cal/OSHA Sets “Uncertain” Footwear Standard for Home Depot, Another SJDB Voucher Fraud Arrest, South Bay Physician to Serve 2 Years in Prison, Owner of Roofing Company Faces Fraud Charges, Researchers Take Second Look at Chiropractic Care, Employers Use Proactive Approach to Musculoskeletal Distorders, CDI Rejects Berkshire Sale of Applied Underwriters, FAA Approves CVS to Deliver Pharmaceuticals by Drone, Workers’ Compensation to Be Transformed by Technology.

October 30, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

October 21, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: $18B Offer on Table Before Landmark October 21 Opioid Trial, Purdue Obtains Brief Litigation Stay to Pursue Opioid Settlement, Orthopedist, Timothy Hunt M.D. Sentenced to Two Years, Acupuncturist Pleads Guilty to $3.8M Fraud, Another LAPD Officer Charged with Comp Fraud, California Outlaws Mandatory Employment Arbitration Agreements, Newsom Vetos 4850 Time for School Police, Researchers Discover Disc Damage Blocking.

October 23, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

October 14, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: 9th DCA Rules CIGA Need Not Reimburse Medicare, 9th Circuit Sets Higher Standard for ADA Liability, DWD Unit Must Show No Dependents Exist, Drugmaker Hit With $8B Jury Verdict with 13,400 Similar Cases Pending, So. Cal. Physicians Pay $6.65M to Resolve Fraud Claim, Foremost Shockwave Solutions Waives Liens, New MPN Provisions Apply Over Next Few Years, DWC Orders Three Changes to OMFS, WCRI Reviews Non-Pharmacologic Services for Pain Management, Interactive Policy Year Stats Report – 2019 Now Online.

October 17, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

October 7, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Another Opioid Case Settles Before Trial, Filing Comp Claim Not Necessarily a FEHA “Protected Activity”, Requirements for SIBTF Benefits Unchanged After SB 899, $2.1B Genetic Testing Fraud Takedown – Largest Ever Charged, Patients Drove 16 Hours for Opioid Prescriptions, Newsom Signs First Responder PTSD Presumption Law, Heart Disease Linked to Pesticide Exposure at Work, CVS Drug Pricing Plan Gains Little Traction, CWCI Reports Steady Decline in Spinal Fusions, NCCI Reviews Air and Ground Ambulance Fees.

October 10, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

September 30, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Unsigned Policy Limiting Endorsement was “Equitable”, Aliso Viejo Drugmaker Resolves Kickback Claim for $116M, Cardiologist with 25 Year History of Crime – Charged Again, Stolen DEA Numbers Used to Buy Opiates for Darknet, Genetic Testing “Next Big Frontier” in Healthcare Fraud, Adjuster with Multiple Revoked Licenses – Sent to Jail, New Opioid Controls for Injured Federal Workers, DWC Amends DMEPOS Section of Fee Schedule, CIRB Publishes 2020 Plans and Manual, Research Now Shows AI Equal to Human Medical Experts.

October 2, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

September 23, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: City Atty Sues Instacart Using ABC Employment Test, Opioid Drugmakers Seek to Recuse Federal Judge, Feds Arrest 25 So. Cal. Health Care Professionals, Illegal Pharmaceuticals Openly Sold Across So. Cal., Jury Convicts Prison Worker for Comp Fraud, Benefits Approved for O.C. Deputies Injured in Las Vegas, Governor Signs AB 5 – Gig Workers Become Employees, TTD Rates to Increase 3.84% Next Year, WCIRB Publishes 2019 Quarterly Update, DWC Launches Free Course for Physicians.

September 25, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

September 16, 2019 News Podcast

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: TD Not Required for Medical Appointments After RTW, Saturday is Not a “Working Day” for UR Time Limits, WCAB Panel Circumvents CA Fitzpatrick Rating Standards, Purdue Pharma $12B Settlement Offer Moves Ahead, Man Accused of Premium Fraud Now Faces $30M Tax Evasion, ABC Employment Test Passed by Legislature, New Law Provides California Benefits to Out-of-State Film Workers, SB 731 Limits to Apportionment Remains in Committee, Panel Discusses New Safety Regulations, Insurance Commissioner Under More Ethical Scrutiny.

September 18, 2019 / WorkCompAcademy

Rene Thomas Folse, J.D., Ph.D. is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in an 'Of Counsel' position working closely with many of the firm's office locations. Mr. Folse earned his Undergraduate Degree from California State University, Long Beach, before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree from the San Fernando College of Law. Mr. Folse also has the distinction of having earned his Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology as well as his Juris Doctorate Degree in clinical psychology. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Folse had the distinction of co-founding one of Southern California’s most reputable law firms, Miller & Folse, in 1974. Throughout his career, Mr. Folse has focused his attention on all aspects of workers' compensation litigation. Mr. Folse has acted as a Judge Pro Tem with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, has been appointed to numerous faculty and teaching positions and has co-authored a leading treatise discussing psychological injury claims. In addition to his many other accomplishments, Mr. Folse is a highly sought after speaker. Mr. Folse currently works with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position assisting the firm in matters of complex litigation in all aspects of workers' compensation.

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Rene Thomas Folse, J.D., Ph.D. is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in an 'Of Counsel' position working closely with many of the firm's office locations. Mr. Folse earned his Undergraduate Degree from California State University, Long Beach, before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree from the San Fernando College of Law. Mr. Folse also has the distinction of having earned his Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology as well as his Juris Doctorate Degree in clinical psychology. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Folse had the distinction of co-founding one of Southern California’s most reputable law firms, Miller & Folse, in 1974. Throughout his career, Mr. Folse has focused his attention on all aspects of workers' compensation litigation. Mr. Folse has acted as a Judge Pro Tem with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, has been appointed to numerous faculty and teaching positions and has co-authored a leading treatise discussing psychological injury claims. In addition to his many other accomplishments, Mr. Folse is a highly sought after speaker. Mr. Folse currently works with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position assisting the firm in matters of complex litigation in all aspects of workers' compensation.

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Laura J. Bintliff obtained her bachelor of science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and Juris Doctorate from The Ventura College of Law. Ms. Bintliff is a Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law with 19 year's experience in this area of the law. In addition, Ms. Bintliff has prior experience in workers' compensation subrogation and civil litigation involving employment and disability-related discrimination issues. Ms. Bintliff was a legal assistant and legal administrator for several years in workers' compensation law offices bringing a broad range of experience to the defense and handling of workers' compensation matters.

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Laura J. Bintliff obtained her bachelor of science degree from The Pennsylvania State University and Juris Doctorate from The Ventura College of Law. Ms. Bintliff is a Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law with 19 year's experience in this area of the law. In addition, Ms. Bintliff has prior experience in workers' compensation subrogation and civil litigation involving employment and disability-related discrimination issues. Ms. Bintliff was a legal assistant and legal administrator for several years in workers' compensation law offices bringing a broad range of experience to the defense and handling of workers' compensation matters.

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Phillip Scuderi has been a member of the California State Bar Association since 1994. He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles. He has been a board member of the Italian American Lawyers Association since 1994 and served as President in 2004. Mr. Scuderi is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Scuderi was in private practice for 15 years handling both workers' compensation and civil litigation matters.

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Phillip Scuderi has been a member of the California State Bar Association since 1994. He is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles. He has been a board member of the Italian American Lawyers Association since 1994 and served as President in 2004. Mr. Scuderi is also a member of the Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Scuderi was in private practice for 15 years handling both workers' compensation and civil litigation matters.

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Blake S. Posner is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Westlake Village office, where he practices all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Posner obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge in 1991 before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne, School of Law in 1994. After graduating from law school, he received an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University, School of Law, where he graduated with honors. As a part of the LL.M. program, Mr. Posner gained significant training and experience in complex legal issues pertaining to finance, accounting and tax. Mr. Posner is an experienced attorney who has been practicing since 1994. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, he specialized in civil litigation/workers’ compensation subrogation and workers’ compensation defense, representing a wide variety of clients ranging from insurance carriers, self-insured employers, counties, cities, and other municipalities. Additionally, Mr. Posner has extensive experience in all types of subrogation, insurance defense, reinsurance, insurance bad faith coverage, and business litigation. Subrogation matters have included workers’ compensation, auto, and large loss property subrogation matters, resulting from manufacturing defects, design defects and other product liability matters. He handled all aspects of business litigation and personal injury litigation from inception through trial. Mr. Posner has extensive experience with law and motion, depositions, pre-trial and trial work. He has experience as a managing attorney who supervised a staff of attorneys, paralegals and secretaries. Mr. Posner is admitted to the California bar (1994); the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2001); and the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of California (2002). He has been a member of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, the California Trial Lawyers Association and the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

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Blake S. Posner is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Westlake Village office, where he practices all aspects of workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Posner obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge in 1991 before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne, School of Law in 1994. After graduating from law school, he received an LL.M. in Taxation from Golden Gate University, School of Law, where he graduated with honors. As a part of the LL.M. program, Mr. Posner gained significant training and experience in complex legal issues pertaining to finance, accounting and tax. Mr. Posner is an experienced attorney who has been practicing since 1994. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, he specialized in civil litigation/workers’ compensation subrogation and workers’ compensation defense, representing a wide variety of clients ranging from insurance carriers, self-insured employers, counties, cities, and other municipalities. Additionally, Mr. Posner has extensive experience in all types of subrogation, insurance defense, reinsurance, insurance bad faith coverage, and business litigation. Subrogation matters have included workers’ compensation, auto, and large loss property subrogation matters, resulting from manufacturing defects, design defects and other product liability matters. He handled all aspects of business litigation and personal injury litigation from inception through trial. Mr. Posner has extensive experience with law and motion, depositions, pre-trial and trial work. He has experience as a managing attorney who supervised a staff of attorneys, paralegals and secretaries. Mr. Posner is admitted to the California bar (1994); the U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2001); and the U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of California (2002). He has been a member of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association, the California Trial Lawyers Association and the San Fernando...

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Amanda A. Manukian has been with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP since 2003. She is a Senior Partner in the Pasadena Office and the Managing Attorney of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). She also served as the Fraud Liaison with State Compensation in 2002 and part of 2003. Prior to her time with State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), she worked with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2002. She started as a law clerk in the Appeals and Writs Division, SIU working on numerous Appellate Briefs before California Appellate Courts. Subsequent to that, she was a certified senior law clerk conducting preliminary Hearings and co-chairing misdemeanor trials at Central Trial in Downtown Los Angeles. Over the last two years of her tenure with the District Attorney's Office, she co-chaired in death penalty evidentiary hearings and assisted with appellate work defending various fraud convictions.

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Amanda A. Manukian has been with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP since 2003. She is a Senior Partner in the Pasadena Office and the Managing Attorney of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU). She also served as the Fraud Liaison with State Compensation in 2002 and part of 2003. Prior to her time with State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF), she worked with the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office from 1998 to 2002. She started as a law clerk in the Appeals and Writs Division, SIU working on numerous Appellate Briefs before California Appellate Courts. Subsequent to that, she was a certified senior law clerk conducting preliminary Hearings and co-chairing misdemeanor trials at Central Trial in Downtown Los Angeles. Over the last two years of her tenure with the District Attorney's Office, she co-chaired in death penalty evidentiary hearings and assisted with appellate work defending various fraud convictions.

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Michael G. McConville is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location and the Manager of the Complex Litigation Department. Mr. McConville graduated from Southwestern University of Law and passed the State Bar in 1983. Since that time, he has divided his practice between workers' compensation defense and civil litigation. During his 15 years of workers' compensation experience, he also handled crossover issues involving subrogation. His broad experience in both fields brings a practical approach to the issue of subrogation.

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Michael G. McConville is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location and the Manager of the Complex Litigation Department. Mr. McConville graduated from Southwestern University of Law and passed the State Bar in 1983. Since that time, he has divided his practice between workers' compensation defense and civil litigation. During his 15 years of workers' compensation experience, he also handled crossover issues involving subrogation. His broad experience in both fields brings a practical approach to the issue of subrogation.

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Claudia C. McGerr is a Hearing Representative in the firm's Long Beach location. Ms. McGerr brings the distinct advantage of having over 15 years of experience as a Hearing Representative and a dedicated Lien Specialist. This unique experience allows Ms. McGerr to appear before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board on not only lien trials but also on case-in-chief hearings, both with the utmost scrutiny and thoroughness. With an in-depth review of cases and liens, Ms. McGerr aggressively handles litigation and negotiates resolution prior to hearings and in collaboration with the attorneys.

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Claudia C. McGerr is a Hearing Representative in the firm's Long Beach location. Ms. McGerr brings the distinct advantage of having over 15 years of experience as a Hearing Representative and a dedicated Lien Specialist. This unique experience allows Ms. McGerr to appear before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board on not only lien trials but also on case-in-chief hearings, both with the utmost scrutiny and thoroughness. With an in-depth review of cases and liens, Ms. McGerr aggressively handles litigation and negotiates resolution prior to hearings and in collaboration with the attorneys.

https://www.workcompacademy.com/testimonials/claudia-c-mcgerr/

Benjamin J. Herschel is a Hearing Representative in our firm’s Westlake Village office. Mr. Herschel started his career in Workers’ Compensation in the mail room at Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, where he also completed the firm’s WorkCompAcademy training program. He thereafter became a Claims Adjuster at a major third party administrator. Mr. Herschel eventually found his way back to Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin and currently works as a Hearing Representative in the Lien Unit.

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Benjamin J. Herschel is a Hearing Representative in our firm’s Westlake Village office. Mr. Herschel started his career in Workers’ Compensation in the mail room at Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, where he also completed the firm’s WorkCompAcademy training program. He thereafter became a Claims Adjuster at a major third party administrator. Mr. Herschel eventually found his way back to Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin and currently works as a Hearing Representative in the Lien Unit.

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David W. O'Brien, a member of the California and New Hampshire bars, received his Bachelor of Education from Plymouth State University in 1950 and the degree of Doctor of Law from the University of San Francisco in 1960. He is admitted to the U.S. District Courts, Districts of New Hampshire and California. He is also a member of the American Bar Association. Retired Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCALJ) O'Brien served as a Workers' Compensation Judge with the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, as an Administrative Law Judge with the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, as a Deputy Commissioner of Corporations for the State of California, and as a Senior Counsel for the State Compensation Insurance Fund. He has also devoted many years to the private practice of law as both a defense and plaintiff attorney, serves as an expert witness in civil cases and is a Certified Administrator for Self-Insurance Plans. During the Korean War, Judge O'Brien served as a special agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps.

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David W. O'Brien, a member of the California and New Hampshire bars, received his Bachelor of Education from Plymouth State University in 1950 and the degree of Doctor of Law from the University of San Francisco in 1960. He is admitted to the U.S. District Courts, Districts of New Hampshire and California. He is also a member of the American Bar Association. Retired Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judge (WCALJ) O'Brien served as a Workers' Compensation Judge with the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, as an Administrative Law Judge with the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, as a Deputy Commissioner of Corporations for the State of California, and as a Senior Counsel for the State Compensation Insurance Fund. He has also devoted many years to the private practice of law as both a defense and plaintiff attorney, serves as an expert witness in civil cases and is a Certified Administrator for Self-Insurance Plans. During the Korean War, Judge O'Brien served as a special agent in the Counter Intelligence Corps.

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Robert A. Rose is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake office location. Mr. Rose obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, before going on to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree with Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Rose has over 16 years experience in workers' compensation matters ranging from standard litigation of workers' compensation claims to defense of serious and willful misconduct allegations. Throughout his career, Mr. Rose has represented employers, insurance companies, third party administrators and uninsured employers in all aspects of workers' compensation litigation.

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Robert A. Rose is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake office location. Mr. Rose obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge, before going on to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree with Pepperdine University School of Law. Mr. Rose has over 16 years experience in workers' compensation matters ranging from standard litigation of workers' compensation claims to defense of serious and willful misconduct allegations. Throughout his career, Mr. Rose has represented employers, insurance companies, third party administrators and uninsured employers in all aspects of workers' compensation litigation.

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Cynthia Mullen is a Hearing Representative and lien specialist in our firm's Riverside office. Ms. Mullen has experience as senior level claims analyst, mentor, and claim consultant. Ms. Mullen has more than 20 years of experience in the workers' compensation industry. Ms. Mullen's training in Medical bill review, attention to detail, and extensive claims experience, provide knowledge for aggressive lien defense.

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Cynthia Mullen is a Hearing Representative and lien specialist in our firm's Riverside office. Ms. Mullen has experience as senior level claims analyst, mentor, and claim consultant. Ms. Mullen has more than 20 years of experience in the workers' compensation industry. Ms. Mullen's training in Medical bill review, attention to detail, and extensive claims experience, provide knowledge for aggressive lien defense.

https://www.workcompacademy.com/testimonials/cynthia-mullen/

Irma I. Cibrian is a Hearing Representative in our Pasadena office. She began as a file clerk with GCC Medical Management, Inc. in 2011. Ms. Cibrian managed the collections department, while attending classes and seminars to fully understand SB899, SB863 and SB1160. She eventually became the only hearing representative and lien specialist with GCC Medical Management, Inc. Ms. Cibrian utilized her knowledge of the Labor Codes and Regulations to defend medical provider liens and QMEs and also represented numerous medical provider specialties, including orthopedics, pharmacy, psychology, interpreting, pain management, internal medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic. Her emphasis was in lien negotiation and resolution with proficiency of the OMFS, medical bill review and WCAB lien/QME procedures.

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Irma I. Cibrian is a Hearing Representative in our Pasadena office. She began as a file clerk with GCC Medical Management, Inc. in 2011. Ms. Cibrian managed the collections department, while attending classes and seminars to fully understand SB899, SB863 and SB1160. She eventually became the only hearing representative and lien specialist with GCC Medical Management, Inc. Ms. Cibrian utilized her knowledge of the Labor Codes and Regulations to defend medical provider liens and QMEs and also represented numerous medical provider specialties, including orthopedics, pharmacy, psychology, interpreting, pain management, internal medicine, acupuncture, physical therapy and chiropractic. Her emphasis was in lien negotiation and resolution with proficiency of the OMFS, medical bill review and WCAB lien/QME procedures.

https://www.workcompacademy.com/testimonials/irma-i-cibrian/

The Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP was established in 1987 by John B. Floyd. Since then, the firm has experienced significant and steady growth. Today, the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin has 12 offices throughout California. Mr. Floyd is a Certified Specialist and has devoted many years in the workers' compensation field representing insurance companies, self-insureds, municipalities and employers in §132(a) claims and serious and willful actions. He has served as an Arbitrator, Mediator, and Judge Pro Tem, as well as being an expert witness in bad faith claims and is a Certified Administrator for Self-Insurers. Mr. Floyd is involved in numerous committees, including California Chamber of Commerce Amicus Committee and the Employers' Fraud Task Force. Additionally, Mr. Floyd is nationally recognized and AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a member of the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA). Mr. Floyd helped publish Retired Judge David W. O'Brien's treaties on California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits and California Unemployment and Disability Compensation Programs.

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The Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP was established in 1987 by John B. Floyd. Since then, the firm has experienced significant and steady growth. Today, the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin has 12 offices throughout California. Mr. Floyd is a Certified Specialist and has devoted many years in the workers' compensation field representing insurance companies, self-insureds, municipalities and employers in §132(a) claims and serious and willful actions. He has served as an Arbitrator, Mediator, and Judge Pro Tem, as well as being an expert witness in bad faith claims and is a Certified Administrator for Self-Insurers. Mr. Floyd is involved in numerous committees, including California Chamber of Commerce Amicus Committee and the Employers' Fraud Task Force. Additionally, Mr. Floyd is nationally recognized and AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a member of the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA). Mr. Floyd helped publish Retired Judge David W. O'Brien's treaties on California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits and California Unemployment and Disability Compensation Programs.

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Robert J. Chimits is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in the firm's Orange County office location. Having completed his undergraduate education at Mesa College, Mr. Chimits went on to graduate from Western State University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. After obtaining 15 years of workers' compensation experience, Mr. Chimits joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2004. Mr. Chimits was lead counsel on behalf of the city of Anaheim in the case of Fenn vs. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), a published 4th District Court of Appeal Opinion wherein Mr. Chimits successfully protected the interests of the city of Anaheim. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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Robert J. Chimits is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in the firm's Orange County office location. Having completed his undergraduate education at Mesa College, Mr. Chimits went on to graduate from Western State University College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree. After obtaining 15 years of workers' compensation experience, Mr. Chimits joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2004. Mr. Chimits was lead counsel on behalf of the city of Anaheim in the case of Fenn vs. Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), a published 4th District Court of Appeal Opinion wherein Mr. Chimits successfully protected the interests of the city of Anaheim. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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John Castro is a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. His experience began working as both a Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Examiner. He began his focus on Workers' Compensation by securing his California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certifications in Workers' Compensation Claims and Advance Course, Vocational Rehabilitation, Permanent Disability Rating and Medical Coordination of Workers' Compensation Claims. Subsequently, he became a Senior Claims Examiner and later began to focus on medical provider liens working in the Insurance Carrier's in-house litigation department. He now works in our Lien Unit, as his working closely with clients has brought much success in settlement negotiations and lien trials. In 2012, he completed his Certification in Medicare Set Aside, and in 2014, he received his Certification in Fraud Identification from the Insurance Education Association.

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John Castro is a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. His experience began working as both a Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Examiner. He began his focus on Workers' Compensation by securing his California Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certifications in Workers' Compensation Claims and Advance Course, Vocational Rehabilitation, Permanent Disability Rating and Medical Coordination of Workers' Compensation Claims. Subsequently, he became a Senior Claims Examiner and later began to focus on medical provider liens working in the Insurance Carrier's in-house litigation department. He now works in our Lien Unit, as his working closely with clients has brought much success in settlement negotiations and lien trials. In 2012, he completed his Certification in Medicare Set Aside, and in 2014, he received his Certification in Fraud Identification from the Insurance Education Association.

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Mark G. Cunningham is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd, Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position. He was admitted to the State Bar in 1985. Mr. Cunningham is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the premier trial organization in the United States – only the most qualified attorneys with jury trial experience are admitted. Examples of large exposure injury cases he has tried include: traumatic brain injury resulting from a ruptured chlorine tank, traumatic brain injury resulting from a commercial trucking accident, spinal injury resulting in paralysis from a motor vehicle accident, spinal injury resulting from a fall from a defective tank car and death of a minor in a bicycle accident. He is married and has three children.

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Mark G. Cunningham is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd, Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position. He was admitted to the State Bar in 1985. Mr. Cunningham is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the premier trial organization in the United States – only the most qualified attorneys with jury trial experience are admitted. Examples of large exposure injury cases he has tried include: traumatic brain injury resulting from a ruptured chlorine tank, traumatic brain injury resulting from a commercial trucking accident, spinal injury resulting in paralysis from a motor vehicle accident, spinal injury resulting from a fall from a defective tank car and death of a minor in a bicycle accident. He is married and has three children.

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Thomas M. Skeren, Jr. is presently the Managing Partner of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP having joined the organization shortly after the firm was founded in 1987 by John B. Floyd. Mr. Skeren, a graduate of the University of Buffalo, began his career as a professional human resources and labor relations with Dresser Industries. After completion of his legal studies at Western State University of Law, he left his post as Vice President of Human Resources and joined the Law Offices of John B. Floyd and commenced his legal career. He has represented a variety of insured and uninsured clients defending regular aspects of the claims as well as handling discrimination and serious & willful misconduct claims before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) throughout California. He has assisted in overall management and growth of our firm since its inception.

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Thomas M. Skeren, Jr. is presently the Managing Partner of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP having joined the organization shortly after the firm was founded in 1987 by John B. Floyd. Mr. Skeren, a graduate of the University of Buffalo, began his career as a professional human resources and labor relations with Dresser Industries. After completion of his legal studies at Western State University of Law, he left his post as Vice President of Human Resources and joined the Law Offices of John B. Floyd and commenced his legal career. He has represented a variety of insured and uninsured clients defending regular aspects of the claims as well as handling discrimination and serious & willful misconduct claims before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) throughout California. He has assisted in overall management and growth of our firm since its inception.

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After finishing Law School in 1975, Roger A. Cartozian began in private practice as a General Practitioner for a period of about 10 years in the Sacramento area. Areas of practice at the time included family law, adoptions, criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, corporate and business transactions, juvenile matters, wills, probate, collections, mechanics liens, etc. In 1985 he became associated with Industrial Indemnity - House Counsel and focused his concentration on the defense of workers' compensation claims, workers' compensation subrogation, defense of § 132(a) and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims. After 10 years he opened his private practice with a partner and continued the same type of work. From 1997 to 2007 he was associated with and became a partner with the workers' compensation defense law firm of Gray & Prouty. Mr. Cartozian has been with the Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin law firm since October 2007. Mr. Cartozian thus brings with him a 10 year general practice background and over 27 years of workers' compensation defense experience where his clients have included insurance companies, third party administrators, private employers, school districts, and public agencies. He has mad presentations on a variety of topics in the workers' compensation arena to groups of varying size and experience. Mr. Cartozian is licensed to practice before all state Courts of the State of California, has appeared at most of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board District Offices in California, and in June 2005 was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

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After finishing Law School in 1975, Roger A. Cartozian began in private practice as a General Practitioner for a period of about 10 years in the Sacramento area. Areas of practice at the time included family law, adoptions, criminal defense, bankruptcy, personal injury, corporate and business transactions, juvenile matters, wills, probate, collections, mechanics liens, etc. In 1985 he became associated with Industrial Indemnity - House Counsel and focused his concentration on the defense of workers' compensation claims, workers' compensation subrogation, defense of § 132(a) and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims. After 10 years he opened his private practice with a partner and continued the same type of work. From 1997 to 2007 he was associated with and became a partner with the workers' compensation defense law firm of Gray & Prouty. Mr. Cartozian has been with the Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin law firm since October 2007. Mr. Cartozian thus brings with him a 10 year general practice background and over 27 years of workers' compensation defense experience where his clients have included insurance companies, third party administrators, private employers, school districts, and public agencies. He has mad presentations on a variety of topics in the workers' compensation arena to groups of varying size and experience. Mr. Cartozian is licensed to practice before all state Courts of the State of California, has appeared at most of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board District Offices in California, and in June 2005 was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

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Kyle Uebelhardt is an Associate Attorney in our firm's San Fernando Valley office. Mr. Uebelhardt was a high school valedictorian and graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor's Degree in Government and a Specialization in Political Theory. While at Dartmouth, Kyle played quarterback on the school's football team and was a member of the dance ensemble. He is currently a member of the DArtmouth Alumni Club Los Angeles and serves as an interviewer for the Dartmouth Admissions Committee. Mr. Uebelhardt obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Ventura College of Law, earning a Certificate of Concentration in Business Law. While attending law school in the evenings, Mr. Uebelhardt worked full time in the areas of Real Estate Law, representing common interest developments, and in addition, served as legal assistant to international expert Alvaro Pascotto, Esq., drafting transactional documents in the fields of Business Aviation, Tas Planning, Private Equity and Wealth Management. Mr. Uebelhardt is also a trained mediator through the Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement. Mr. Uebelhardt enjoys complex legal writing and also serves as a news broadcaster with WorkCompAcademy Weekly News.

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Kyle Uebelhardt is an Associate Attorney in our firm's San Fernando Valley office. Mr. Uebelhardt was a high school valedictorian and graduated from Dartmouth College with a Bachelor's Degree in Government and a Specialization in Political Theory. While at Dartmouth, Kyle played quarterback on the school's football team and was a member of the dance ensemble. He is currently a member of the DArtmouth Alumni Club Los Angeles and serves as an interviewer for the Dartmouth Admissions Committee. Mr. Uebelhardt obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Ventura College of Law, earning a Certificate of Concentration in Business Law. While attending law school in the evenings, Mr. Uebelhardt worked full time in the areas of Real Estate Law, representing common interest developments, and in addition, served as legal assistant to international expert Alvaro Pascotto, Esq., drafting transactional documents in the fields of Business Aviation, Tas Planning, Private Equity and Wealth Management. Mr. Uebelhardt is also a trained mediator through the Ventura Center for Dispute Settlement. Mr. Uebelhardt enjoys complex legal writing and also serves as a news broadcaster with WorkCompAcademy Weekly News.

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Tim Simmen is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd, Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position. He specializes in civil litigation and currently handles a variety of personal injury litigation involving high exposure cases. Examples of cases he has handled include: severe disfigurement from a motor vehicle collision, dismemberment and amputation from a power press, loss of an eye from a fight, spinal injury resulting in disc replacement from a motor vehicle collision and traumatic brain injury from a fall. He has extensive experience in the areas of law and motion, discovery and trial preparation in multi-party and complex litigation. Mr. Simmen possesses a strong academic background. He received multiple awards related to his academic achievement, earned academic scholarships and graduated summa cum laude with highest honors. During law school, he worked for the Ventura District Attorney. Before becoming an attorney, he worked in law enforcement. Mr. Simmen is licensed to practice before all state Courts of the State of California. He is married and resides in Ventura.

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Tim Simmen is affiliated with the Law Offices of Floyd, Skeren Manukian Langevin in an of counsel position. He specializes in civil litigation and currently handles a variety of personal injury litigation involving high exposure cases. Examples of cases he has handled include: severe disfigurement from a motor vehicle collision, dismemberment and amputation from a power press, loss of an eye from a fight, spinal injury resulting in disc replacement from a motor vehicle collision and traumatic brain injury from a fall. He has extensive experience in the areas of law and motion, discovery and trial preparation in multi-party and complex litigation. Mr. Simmen possesses a strong academic background. He received multiple awards related to his academic achievement, earned academic scholarships and graduated summa cum laude with highest honors. During law school, he worked for the Ventura District Attorney. Before becoming an attorney, he worked in law enforcement. Mr. Simmen is licensed to practice before all state Courts of the State of California. He is married and resides in Ventura.

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John M. Langevin is a Senior Partner of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Bay Area and Sacramento offices. He is a Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law by the State Bar of California. Mr. Langevin began his career in workers' compensation defense at State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) in the State Contracts Unit where he was responsible for representation of the State of California. He was quickly promoted to senior counsel and regularly assigned complex cases, including catastrophic claims, discrimination complaints and multi-forum litigation. After twelve years at SCIF, he joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin and has since overseen the growth of its practice on a statewide basis. As a former nurse, his background in medical issues has proved to be an invaluable asset to achieving favorable results for his clients and that of his colleagues.

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John M. Langevin is a Senior Partner of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Bay Area and Sacramento offices. He is a Certified Specialist in workers' compensation law by the State Bar of California. Mr. Langevin began his career in workers' compensation defense at State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) in the State Contracts Unit where he was responsible for representation of the State of California. He was quickly promoted to senior counsel and regularly assigned complex cases, including catastrophic claims, discrimination complaints and multi-forum litigation. After twelve years at SCIF, he joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin and has since overseen the growth of its practice on a statewide basis. As a former nurse, his background in medical issues has proved to be an invaluable asset to achieving favorable results for his clients and that of his colleagues.

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Stacy S. Lee is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Orange County office. Ms. Lee graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in public policy. She graduated Cum Laude from Chapman University School of Law in 2006, and was admitted to the state bar in December 2006. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Lee worked as a workers' compensation claims manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Since entering the bar, she has aggressively defended workers' compensation cases before nearly every Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Southern California. Ms. Lee currently represents employers, third party administrators, insurance companies, self-insured entities and uninsured employers in the defense of workers' compensation matters. Ms. Lee has also successfully handled Labor Code Section §132(a) and serious and willful claims filed against employers.

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Stacy S. Lee is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Orange County office. Ms. Lee graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in public policy. She graduated Cum Laude from Chapman University School of Law in 2006, and was admitted to the state bar in December 2006. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Lee worked as a workers' compensation claims manager for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Since entering the bar, she has aggressively defended workers' compensation cases before nearly every Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in Southern California. Ms. Lee currently represents employers, third party administrators, insurance companies, self-insured entities and uninsured employers in the defense of workers' compensation matters. Ms. Lee has also successfully handled Labor Code Section §132(a) and serious and willful claims filed against employers.

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Heidi K. Hengel is the Managing Attorney in our Bay Area office. Ms. Hengel has worked as a workers' compensation defense attorney since 2010. Prior to 2010, she worked as a civil litigator in San Jose and a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2005 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Women's Studies. Ms. Hengel attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, graduating with honors in May 2008. She received the Outstanding Student Award for her graduating honors program class. Ms. Hengel was also nominated as Rising Star attorney in Super Lawyer Magazine in 2009. She is certified to practice before all Federal and State courts in California. In her spare time, Ms. Hengel competes in open water swimming events across the world.

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Heidi K. Hengel is the Managing Attorney in our Bay Area office. Ms. Hengel has worked as a workers' compensation defense attorney since 2010. Prior to 2010, she worked as a civil litigator in San Jose and a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2005 with a major in Political Science and a minor in Women's Studies. Ms. Hengel attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, graduating with honors in May 2008. She received the Outstanding Student Award for her graduating honors program class. Ms. Hengel was also nominated as Rising Star attorney in Super Lawyer Magazine in 2009. She is certified to practice before all Federal and State courts in California. In her spare time, Ms. Hengel competes in open water swimming events across the world.

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Jim L. Zoellner is currently the Managing Attorney with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, at our firm's Orange County office location. Mr. Zoellner began his career in workers' compensation in 1984 as a claims representative for Travelers Insurance Company in Orange, California. Mr. Zoellner also received claims experience with Pacific States Casualty in Chino, California. At Pacific States, Mr. Zoellner started the company's highly respected Hearing Representative Program. He handled numerous hearings and depositions while attending law school at Western State University College of Law. Upon graduation in 1992, Mr. Zoellner continued his workers' compensation career by passing the California State Bar examination and joining a firm specializing in the defense of workers' compensation claims. Mr. Zoellner joined the firm of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2002 as the Managing Attorney of the Orange Office. His litigation experience includes all levels of Hearings before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) and Appellate Courts. Mr. Zoellner is a member of the State Bar of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, and several local bar associations. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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Jim L. Zoellner is currently the Managing Attorney with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, at our firm's Orange County office location. Mr. Zoellner began his career in workers' compensation in 1984 as a claims representative for Travelers Insurance Company in Orange, California. Mr. Zoellner also received claims experience with Pacific States Casualty in Chino, California. At Pacific States, Mr. Zoellner started the company's highly respected Hearing Representative Program. He handled numerous hearings and depositions while attending law school at Western State University College of Law. Upon graduation in 1992, Mr. Zoellner continued his workers' compensation career by passing the California State Bar examination and joining a firm specializing in the defense of workers' compensation claims. Mr. Zoellner joined the firm of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2002 as the Managing Attorney of the Orange Office. His litigation experience includes all levels of Hearings before the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (WCAB) and Appellate Courts. Mr. Zoellner is a member of the State Bar of California, the Supreme Court of the United States, and several local bar associations. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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Troy Slaten is a Partner with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukain Langevin, LLP. He is the Managing Attorney of the firm's Criminal Defense Practice. Mr. Slaten earned his Bachelor's Degree, with honors, in English Literature from The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Pepperdine University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Slaten actively participated on the honors Trial Team winning awards at various trial competitions. Before devoting his efforts to practice criminal defense, Mr. Slaten began his legal career working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. At the DA's office, he was involved in the prosecution of various felonies and misdemeanors ranging from complex fraud cases to drug, theft, and sex cases. Mr. Slaten is certified to administer and evaluate Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). He is certified on the Alcosensor Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device commonly used in DUI investigations. He regularly attends seminars and lectures on criminal defense and DUI defense. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National College of DUI Defense, California DUI Lawyers Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Criminal Courts Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Slaten is licensed to practice law in all the courts of The State of California, as well as in The District of Columbia.'

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Troy Slaten is a Partner with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukain Langevin, LLP. He is the Managing Attorney of the firm's Criminal Defense Practice. Mr. Slaten earned his Bachelor's Degree, with honors, in English Literature from The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Pepperdine University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Slaten actively participated on the honors Trial Team winning awards at various trial competitions. Before devoting his efforts to practice criminal defense, Mr. Slaten began his legal career working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office. At the DA's office, he was involved in the prosecution of various felonies and misdemeanors ranging from complex fraud cases to drug, theft, and sex cases. Mr. Slaten is certified to administer and evaluate Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). He is certified on the Alcosensor Preliminary Alcohol Screening (PAS) device commonly used in DUI investigations. He regularly attends seminars and lectures on criminal defense and DUI defense. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National College of DUI Defense, California DUI Lawyers Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Criminal Courts Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Slaten is licensed to practice law in all the courts of The State of California, as well as in The District of Columbia.'

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Arthur Arutyunyants is an Associate Attorney with our Pasadena office where he practices exclusively workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Arutyunyants earned his J.D. from the Chapman School of Law in Orange, California. While in law school, Mr. Arutyunyants geared his legal education in trial advocacy and dispute resolution. He represented Chapman nationally in both the Moot Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions teams. Upon graduation, he received the 2015 Dale E. Fowler Award for Professionalism.

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Arthur Arutyunyants is an Associate Attorney with our Pasadena office where he practices exclusively workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Arutyunyants earned his J.D. from the Chapman School of Law in Orange, California. While in law school, Mr. Arutyunyants geared his legal education in trial advocacy and dispute resolution. He represented Chapman nationally in both the Moot Court and Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions teams. Upon graduation, he received the 2015 Dale E. Fowler Award for Professionalism.

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Angela J. Shutty is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's San Fernando Valley office location. Originally from the state of Pennsylvania, Ms. Shutty began her corporate career at the Corporate Headquarters of the Rite Aid Corporation located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania subsequent to obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and also obtaining a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Working in all phases of corporate taxation at that position, she developed an interest in the legal field and relocated to California to pursue a Law Degree at the University of San Diego where she obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree. Combining her interests in tax and accounting drew her to Price Waterhouse in Los Angeles to become a tax attorney. For more than 15 years, she has worked solely in the field of workers' compensation defense as an attorney representing insurance carriers and employers.

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Angela J. Shutty is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's San Fernando Valley office location. Originally from the state of Pennsylvania, Ms. Shutty began her corporate career at the Corporate Headquarters of the Rite Aid Corporation located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania subsequent to obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and also obtaining a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Working in all phases of corporate taxation at that position, she developed an interest in the legal field and relocated to California to pursue a Law Degree at the University of San Diego where she obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree. Combining her interests in tax and accounting drew her to Price Waterhouse in Los Angeles to become a tax attorney. For more than 15 years, she has worked solely in the field of workers' compensation defense as an attorney representing insurance carriers and employers.

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Zlatan F. Muminovic is a Partner and Managing Attorney of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP's Riverside office location. Mr. Muminovic graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Mercy College before obtaining his Masters of Science and Health Administration Degree from California State University, Northridge. Subsequently, Mr. Muminovic obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Prior to beginning his employment with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Muminovic had several years of workers’ compensation experience aggressively litigating matters before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Mr. Muminovic currently represents third party administrators, insurance entities, self-insured entities and uninsured employers in defense of workers’ compensation matters. In this capacity, Mr. Muminovic litigates standard workers’ compensation issues as well as defense of §132(a) and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Zlatan F. Muminovic is a Partner and Managing Attorney of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP's Riverside office location. Mr. Muminovic graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree from Mount Mercy College before obtaining his Masters of Science and Health Administration Degree from California State University, Northridge. Subsequently, Mr. Muminovic obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Prior to beginning his employment with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Muminovic had several years of workers’ compensation experience aggressively litigating matters before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Mr. Muminovic currently represents third party administrators, insurance entities, self-insured entities and uninsured employers in defense of workers’ compensation matters. In this capacity, Mr. Muminovic litigates standard workers’ compensation issues as well as defense of §132(a) and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Justin B. Bechen is an Associate Attorney at our firm's Riverside office. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Mr. Bechen attended Oregon State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a minor in Macroeconomics. Following college, Mr. Bechen spent several years as a claims case manager with Wausau Insurance and Gallagher Bassett, handling California workers' compensation claims. While at the University of Oregon School of Law, Mr. Bechen clerked at the United States District Court, working for Chief Judge Ann Aiken and drafting several opinions on pending cases. Mr. Bechen was a fellow in the University's Technology and Entrepreneurship Program, working with scientists and venture capitalists to commercialize new technologies. He served as Senior Editor for the Oregon Review of International Law and also participated in the law school's Small Business Clinic, where he provided representation to small business owners. He is a member of the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County Bar Associations.

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Justin B. Bechen is an Associate Attorney at our firm's Riverside office. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Mr. Bechen attended Oregon State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a minor in Macroeconomics. Following college, Mr. Bechen spent several years as a claims case manager with Wausau Insurance and Gallagher Bassett, handling California workers' compensation claims. While at the University of Oregon School of Law, Mr. Bechen clerked at the United States District Court, working for Chief Judge Ann Aiken and drafting several opinions on pending cases. Mr. Bechen was a fellow in the University's Technology and Entrepreneurship Program, working with scientists and venture capitalists to commercialize new technologies. He served as Senior Editor for the Oregon Review of International Law and also participated in the law school's Small Business Clinic, where he provided representation to small business owners. He is a member of the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County Bar Associations.

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Carey A. Guynes is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Ms. Guynes earned her Undergraduate Degree from the Univeristy of La Verne before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from the Univeristy of Law Verne of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2002, Ms. Guynes worked in the field of workers'c compensation defense for several years earning experience in all aspects of representation of employers and insurance entities in workers' compensation matters. Currently, Ms. Guynes represents employers, insurance companies, self-insured entities as well as uninsured employers in all standard litigation of matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Ms. Guynes also represents employers and self-insured entities in matters involving § 132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Carey A. Guynes is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Ms. Guynes earned her Undergraduate Degree from the Univeristy of La Verne before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from the Univeristy of Law Verne of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2002, Ms. Guynes worked in the field of workers'c compensation defense for several years earning experience in all aspects of representation of employers and insurance entities in workers' compensation matters. Currently, Ms. Guynes represents employers, insurance companies, self-insured entities as well as uninsured employers in all standard litigation of matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Ms. Guynes also represents employers and self-insured entities in matters involving § 132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Bernadette M. O'Brien is a Partner at Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP and an SPHR certified/SHRM-SCP Human Resources Executive. Ms. O'Brien serves as general counsel and Executive Advisor to the law firm's Human Resources (HR) Department and is Managing Attorney of the firm's Employment Law Department. She is a published author, distinguished speaker, and website content developer. Ms. O'Brien defends employers in employment related disputes including claims related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, privacy, and leave of absence laws. Ms. O'Brien also assists employers, human resource administrators, and risk managers with numerous HR topics including HR strategic alignment; short range and long range HR operational planning; coordination of HR activities and programs; compliance with federal, state and local employment related laws; tracking and responding to HR trends; developing, organizing and implementing the HR function; training and counseling management and staff; HR policy development, implementation and enforcement; personnel management: hiring, onboarding, performance, discipline, retention, and separation of employment; succession planning; designing competitive compensation and benefit packages; ensuring EEO compliance; managing disability and leave of absence policies and procedures; and, wage and hour compliance. Ms. O'Brien also conducts HR related training sessions throughout California. Ms. O'Brien is author of the popular LexisNexis publication Labor and Employment in California: A Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations and Practices, co-author of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, and co-author of California Unemployment Insurance and Disability Compensation Programs. Ms. O'Brien has been a frequent contributor to, and reporter for, the LexisNexis employment law newsletter Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin. She is also editor and developer of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's employment related websites: www.employmentlawweekly.com, www.worklawreport.com, www.employmentlawacademy.com, and www.fskhrtraining.com, which provide the latest news and information related to employment law. Ms. O'Brien has been a speaker on a variety of employment law topics for numerous organizations including CalPelra, CWC, Ag-Safe, EAC, Northern California Workers' Comp Forum, Intercare, National Interstate Insurance, CASBO, PIHRA, Strafford Webinars and the Employer's Fraud Task Force. You can reach Bernadette O’Brien at bernadette.obrien@floydskerenlaw.com, (818) 206-9222, or (916) 838-3332.

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Bernadette M. O'Brien is a Partner at Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP and an SPHR certified/SHRM-SCP Human Resources Executive. Ms. O'Brien serves as general counsel and Executive Advisor to the law firm's Human Resources (HR) Department and is Managing Attorney of the firm's Employment Law Department. She is a published author, distinguished speaker, and website content developer. Ms. O'Brien defends employers in employment related disputes including claims related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, privacy, and leave of absence laws. Ms. O'Brien also assists employers, human resource administrators, and risk managers with numerous HR topics including HR strategic alignment; short range and long range HR operational planning; coordination of HR activities and programs; compliance with federal, state and local employment related laws; tracking and responding to HR trends; developing, organizing and implementing the HR function; training and counseling management and staff; HR policy development, implementation and enforcement; personnel management: hiring, onboarding, performance, discipline, retention, and separation of employment; succession planning; designing competitive compensation and benefit packages; ensuring EEO compliance; managing disability and leave of absence policies and procedures; and, wage and hour compliance. Ms. O'Brien also conducts HR related training sessions throughout California. Ms. O'Brien is author of the popular LexisNexis publication Labor and Employment in California: A Guide to Employment Laws, Regulations and Practices, co-author of California Leave Law: A Practical Guide for Employers, and co-author of California Unemployment Insurance and Disability Compensation Programs. Ms. O'Brien has been a frequent contributor to, and reporter for, the LexisNexis employment law newsletter Bender's California Labor & Employment Bulletin. She is also editor and developer of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's employment related websites: www.employmentlawweekly.com, www.worklawreport.com, www.employmentlawacademy.com, and www.fskhrtraining.com, which provide the latest news and information related to employment law. Ms. O'Brien has been a speaker on a variety of...

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Michelle Garfinkle is an Associate Attorney in our firm's Fresno office. She graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law with a concentration in tax and was a member of the Hastings Business Law Journal. Ms. Garfinkle is dedicated to representing employers, insurance entities, self-insured entities, and third party administrators in all aspects of California workers' compensation law.

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Michelle Garfinkle is an Associate Attorney in our firm's Fresno office. She graduated from UC Hastings College of the Law with a concentration in tax and was a member of the Hastings Business Law Journal. Ms. Garfinkle is dedicated to representing employers, insurance entities, self-insured entities, and third party administrators in all aspects of California workers' compensation law.

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Christina A. Hindman is the Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our San Diego office location. Ms. Hindman earned her Undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law. Ms. Hindman came to Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2005 after gaining several years of experience litigation workers' compensation matters in the San Joaquin Valley. Ms. Hindman brings her substantial experience in the aggressive defense of all workers' compensation matters, including standard claims litigation, §132(a) discrimination allegations and serious and willful misconduct filings, to our firms southern most office. Currently, Ms. Hindman works with third party administrators, insurance entities, self-insured entities and employers to vigorously protect their interests before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.

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Christina A. Hindman is the Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our San Diego office location. Ms. Hindman earned her Undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law. Ms. Hindman came to Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2005 after gaining several years of experience litigation workers' compensation matters in the San Joaquin Valley. Ms. Hindman brings her substantial experience in the aggressive defense of all workers' compensation matters, including standard claims litigation, §132(a) discrimination allegations and serious and willful misconduct filings, to our firms southern most office. Currently, Ms. Hindman works with third party administrators, insurance entities, self-insured entities and employers to vigorously protect their interests before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.

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Dennis Beaton is a Paralegal with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our Sacramento office. Dennis has over 35 years of workers' compensation claims experience. He began his career in 1973 with Industrial Indemnity Insurance Company in Los Angeles, CA and has held positions as Vice President, Claims for several companies. Dennis has seven years of legal experience as a Paralegal and provides invaluable expertise in the claims administration procedures and claims aspects of files. Dennis has helped several insurance companies and third party administrators go through the State Audit procedure. He is available to assist any office in training issues pertaining to claims handling or in assisting in a State Audit.

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Dennis Beaton is a Paralegal with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our Sacramento office. Dennis has over 35 years of workers' compensation claims experience. He began his career in 1973 with Industrial Indemnity Insurance Company in Los Angeles, CA and has held positions as Vice President, Claims for several companies. Dennis has seven years of legal experience as a Paralegal and provides invaluable expertise in the claims administration procedures and claims aspects of files. Dennis has helped several insurance companies and third party administrators go through the State Audit procedure. He is available to assist any office in training issues pertaining to claims handling or in assisting in a State Audit.

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Gary S. Harr is the Assistant Managing Attorney at our Long Beach office. Mr. Harr received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Law and Society from University of California, Riverside and then his Juris Doctorate Degree from Trinity Law School. His reputation centers around early, proactive, and aggressive handling to bring about swift file closures. He practices all workers' compensation defense related matters.

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Gary S. Harr is the Assistant Managing Attorney at our Long Beach office. Mr. Harr received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Law and Society from University of California, Riverside and then his Juris Doctorate Degree from Trinity Law School. His reputation centers around early, proactive, and aggressive handling to bring about swift file closures. He practices all workers' compensation defense related matters.

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Daniel R. Brown is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. Mr. Brown earned his Undergraduate Degree from the University of Arizona before earning his Juris Doctorate Degree with Golden Gate University. Mr. Brown joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2007 bringing numerous years of workers' compensation defense litigation experience to the firm. Mr. Brown currently represents third party administrators, insurance) including standard defense litigation, §132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Daniel R. Brown is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. Mr. Brown earned his Undergraduate Degree from the University of Arizona before earning his Juris Doctorate Degree with Golden Gate University. Mr. Brown joined the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2007 bringing numerous years of workers' compensation defense litigation experience to the firm. Mr. Brown currently represents third party administrators, insurance) including standard defense litigation, §132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Herschel is the Director of the Lien Unit and a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in the firm's Westlake Village office location. Ms. Herschel has been with the firm since June of 2006. Ms. Herschel was previously employed with Miller & Associates for 14 years. Ms. Herschel is currently focusing her attention in the Westlake Village Lien Unit. She negotiates and resolves all lien matters as well as attends Lien Hearings at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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Elizabeth "Betty" Herschel is the Director of the Lien Unit and a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in the firm's Westlake Village office location. Ms. Herschel has been with the firm since June of 2006. Ms. Herschel was previously employed with Miller & Associates for 14 years. Ms. Herschel is currently focusing her attention in the Westlake Village Lien Unit. She negotiates and resolves all lien matters as well as attends Lien Hearings at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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Nhadia M. Ceballos is a Hearing Representative in our firm's Orange County office. Originally from Bakersfield, she moved to Southern California to attend Chapman University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Political Science in 2008. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Ms. Ceballos worked for six years in the workers' compensation field for lien claimants, most recently as an independent lien representative, making appearances at court and negotiating settlements.

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Nhadia M. Ceballos is a Hearing Representative in our firm's Orange County office. Originally from Bakersfield, she moved to Southern California to attend Chapman University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies and Political Science in 2008. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Ms. Ceballos worked for six years in the workers' compensation field for lien claimants, most recently as an independent lien representative, making appearances at court and negotiating settlements.

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Dona Lee Skeren is the Assistant Managing Attorney of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Employment Law Department. She provides advice and counsel to employers on a variety of employment related matters ranging from discrimination, harassment and or retaliation to general human resources matters such as employee handbook development and employer notice obligations under federal and state law. Ms. Skeren's focus is on assisting employers with understanding and converging the return-to-work cross-over issues related to federal and state leave laws, more specifically, the nuances associated with California workers' compensation laws and the FEHA/ADA/ADAAA disability discrimination laws. She also conducts employment law related seminars and training sessions throughout California and is co-editor of fskemploymentlaw.com, employmentlawweekly.com and employmentlawacademy.com. After finishing her undergraduate education at California State University, Fullerton, Ms. Skeren obtained her Juris Doctorate degree at Golden Gate University School of Law, where she was a law review staff member, received several academic awards and spent a summer term as a law clerk for an Administrative Law Judge at the Fair Employment and Housing Commission, in San Francisco, California. In 1995, Ms. Skeren began her career with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, representing employers, insurance entities, and third party administrators in workers' compensation matters, including standard defense of claims, §132(a) discrimination allegations, serious and willful allegations and all other employment related issues. Additionally she assisted in the editing and publication of Judge David W. O'Brien's California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits handbook and his unemployment insurance treatise.

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Dona Lee Skeren is the Assistant Managing Attorney of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Employment Law Department. She provides advice and counsel to employers on a variety of employment related matters ranging from discrimination, harassment and or retaliation to general human resources matters such as employee handbook development and employer notice obligations under federal and state law. Ms. Skeren's focus is on assisting employers with understanding and converging the return-to-work cross-over issues related to federal and state leave laws, more specifically, the nuances associated with California workers' compensation laws and the FEHA/ADA/ADAAA disability discrimination laws. She also conducts employment law related seminars and training sessions throughout California and is co-editor of fskemploymentlaw.com, employmentlawweekly.com and employmentlawacademy.com. After finishing her undergraduate education at California State University, Fullerton, Ms. Skeren obtained her Juris Doctorate degree at Golden Gate University School of Law, where she was a law review staff member, received several academic awards and spent a summer term as a law clerk for an Administrative Law Judge at the Fair Employment and Housing Commission, in San Francisco, California. In 1995, Ms. Skeren began her career with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, representing employers, insurance entities, and third party administrators in workers' compensation matters, including standard defense of claims, §132(a) discrimination allegations, serious and willful allegations and all other employment related issues. Additionally she assisted in the editing and publication of Judge David W. O'Brien's California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits handbook and his unemployment insurance treatise.

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Joaquin G. Montano is a Hearing Representative with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Camarillo location. After leaving the United States Army as a Military Policeman in 1988, Mr. Montano joined the State Compensation Insurance Fund as a claims examiner and soon thereafter became an expert lien negotiator. He simultaneously obtained a Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 1991. Mr. Montano brings more than 25 years of experience in all areas of the workers' compensation system. Currently, he works closely with all the attorneys and clients in defending all aspects of workers' compensation litigation.

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Joaquin G. Montano is a Hearing Representative with Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Camarillo location. After leaving the United States Army as a Military Policeman in 1988, Mr. Montano joined the State Compensation Insurance Fund as a claims examiner and soon thereafter became an expert lien negotiator. He simultaneously obtained a Degree in Political Science from the University of Southern California in 1991. Mr. Montano brings more than 25 years of experience in all areas of the workers' compensation system. Currently, he works closely with all the attorneys and clients in defending all aspects of workers' compensation litigation.

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Tauzetti Pritchard is a Hearing Representative in our firm's Fresno office. Ms. Pritchard has more than 14 years of experience in the workers' compensation industry as a law firm senior paralegal. Her accomplishments also include winning many cases before both the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration. Ms. Pritchard was also awarded the Legal Studies Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement from Delmar Learning/Westlaw in 2008.

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Tauzetti Pritchard is a Hearing Representative in our firm's Fresno office. Ms. Pritchard has more than 14 years of experience in the workers' compensation industry as a law firm senior paralegal. Her accomplishments also include winning many cases before both the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and the Appeals Council of the Social Security Administration. Ms. Pritchard was also awarded the Legal Studies Award for Outstanding Scholastic Achievement from Delmar Learning/Westlaw in 2008.

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Eric E. Ostling is the Managing Attorney of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Sacramento office location. Mr. Ostling earned his Undergraduate Degree from the University of California, Davis, before attending the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. Not being satisfied with a Juris Doctorate Degree, Mr. Ostling continued and obtained his Master of Law and Taxation, Degree also from the University of the Pacific. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in 2007, Mr. Ostling spent twenty years litigating both civil and workers' compensation issues before various Federal District Courts, California Superior Courts as well as the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). As a result of this litigation experience, Mr. Ostling brings with him a breadth of knowledge on subrogation and civil litigation matters to supplement his ability to represent the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's clients before the WCAB. Currently, Mr. Ostling represents employers, insurance entities, self-insured entities and third party administrators before the WCAB on standard workers' compensation defense, §132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations. Mr. Ostling also represents clients in State Court civil proceedings including subrogation and other civil litigation. Mr. Ostling also has a published article in the Pacific Law Journal.

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Eric E. Ostling is the Managing Attorney of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's Sacramento office location. Mr. Ostling earned his Undergraduate Degree from the University of California, Davis, before attending the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate Degree. Not being satisfied with a Juris Doctorate Degree, Mr. Ostling continued and obtained his Master of Law and Taxation, Degree also from the University of the Pacific. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in 2007, Mr. Ostling spent twenty years litigating both civil and workers' compensation issues before various Federal District Courts, California Superior Courts as well as the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). As a result of this litigation experience, Mr. Ostling brings with him a breadth of knowledge on subrogation and civil litigation matters to supplement his ability to represent the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's clients before the WCAB. Currently, Mr. Ostling represents employers, insurance entities, self-insured entities and third party administrators before the WCAB on standard workers' compensation defense, §132(a) discrimination claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations. Mr. Ostling also represents clients in State Court civil proceedings including subrogation and other civil litigation. Mr. Ostling also has a published article in the Pacific Law Journal.

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Tyrone Bell, J.D. is a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Mr. Bell obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Glendale College of Law before joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin legal team. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Bell obtained nearly 30 years of experience working in the California workers' compensation system as a Claims Examiner, AOE/COE Investigator and a Hearing Representative. With this experience, Mr. Bell brings a uniquely strong ability to view his files through the eyes of our clients and ensure that every facet of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's client's needs are met. Mr. Bell currently works with our firm to represent insurance entities, self-insured entities, third party administrators and employers in all aspects of workers' compensation law. In addition to his vast experience in the workers' compensation industry, Mr. Bell possesses an SIP Certificate.

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Tyrone Bell, J.D. is a Hearing Representative with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Mr. Bell obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Glendale College of Law before joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin legal team. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Bell obtained nearly 30 years of experience working in the California workers' compensation system as a Claims Examiner, AOE/COE Investigator and a Hearing Representative. With this experience, Mr. Bell brings a uniquely strong ability to view his files through the eyes of our clients and ensure that every facet of the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin's client's needs are met. Mr. Bell currently works with our firm to represent insurance entities, self-insured entities, third party administrators and employers in all aspects of workers' compensation law. In addition to his vast experience in the workers' compensation industry, Mr. Bell possesses an SIP Certificate.

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Oscar R. Rodriguez is a Hearing Representative with our firm’s Pasadena location. Mr. Rodriguez is not only a certified Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster (WCCA), but he completed his certificate with advanced courses provided by the Insurance Education Associates for his WCCP. Before joining our firm, Mr. Rodriguez obtained over 10 years of experience in the California workers' compensation system as a hearing representative. With that sophistication, Mr. Rodriguez is able to analyze medical and legal evidence, and he is able to resolve lien matters quickly and efficiently, saving both time and litigation costs to his clients.

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Oscar R. Rodriguez is a Hearing Representative with our firm’s Pasadena location. Mr. Rodriguez is not only a certified Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster (WCCA), but he completed his certificate with advanced courses provided by the Insurance Education Associates for his WCCP. Before joining our firm, Mr. Rodriguez obtained over 10 years of experience in the California workers' compensation system as a hearing representative. With that sophistication, Mr. Rodriguez is able to analyze medical and legal evidence, and he is able to resolve lien matters quickly and efficiently, saving both time and litigation costs to his clients.

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Erica S. Willis is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP, in the firm's Ventura County/Camarillo office. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. She received her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law in December 2004. Ms. Willis began practicing workers' compensation defense law in 2006 and became a Certified Specialist in 2011. Ms. Willis handles all phases of workers' compensation defense, including fraud detection and referral, § 132(a) discrimination defense, and defense of serious and willful claims. She has extensive litigation experience, and as an aggressive litigator is frequently able to obtain "take nothings" for her clients, both on case-in-chief and Medical Provider Network issues. She has trained other attorneys on MPNs and assisted them with preparation for successful litigation, resulting in the reestablishment of medical control, disallowances of hundreds of thousands of dollars in liens, and control over case direction.

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Erica S. Willis is a Partner and Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP, in the firm's Ventura County/Camarillo office. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. She received her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law in December 2004. Ms. Willis began practicing workers' compensation defense law in 2006 and became a Certified Specialist in 2011. Ms. Willis handles all phases of workers' compensation defense, including fraud detection and referral, § 132(a) discrimination defense, and defense of serious and willful claims. She has extensive litigation experience, and as an aggressive litigator is frequently able to obtain "take nothings" for her clients, both on case-in-chief and Medical Provider Network issues. She has trained other attorneys on MPNs and assisted them with preparation for successful litigation, resulting in the reestablishment of medical control, disallowances of hundreds of thousands of dollars in liens, and control over case direction.

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Hagop Baronian is Partner and Assistant Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Mr. Baronian earned his Undergraduate Degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Baronian gained experience in a number of areas of law namely in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury before beginning his employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) in 2005. During his three years of experience with workers' compensation matters with SCIF, Mr. Baronian attained a solid litigation background in all standard litigation of matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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Hagop Baronian is Partner and Assistant Managing Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Pasadena office location. Mr. Baronian earned his Undergraduate Degree in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles before going on to earn his Juris Doctorate Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Baronian gained experience in a number of areas of law namely in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury before beginning his employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) in 2005. During his three years of experience with workers' compensation matters with SCIF, Mr. Baronian attained a solid litigation background in all standard litigation of matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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Jeffrey R. Jones is an Associate Attorney in our Bay Area office. Mr. Jones earned his undergraduate degree from Westmont College, in Santa Barbara, California, with a major in Sociology. While at Westmont, he studied abroad in Europe, Thailand and Tanzania. Mr. Jones earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he was awarded the CALI award for excellence in the area of Intellectual Property. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2013 and currently practices workers' compensation law. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Jones represented applicants in their workers' compensation claims and worked with Bayview Hunters Point Community Legal, an award-winning nonprofit organization, where he provided legal services to low-income residents of San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. In addition to workers' compensation, he is well-versed in the areas of Trademark, Copyright, and Landlord and Tenant law.

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Jeffrey R. Jones is an Associate Attorney in our Bay Area office. Mr. Jones earned his undergraduate degree from Westmont College, in Santa Barbara, California, with a major in Sociology. While at Westmont, he studied abroad in Europe, Thailand and Tanzania. Mr. Jones earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he was awarded the CALI award for excellence in the area of Intellectual Property. He was admitted to the California Bar in 2013 and currently practices workers' compensation law. Prior to joining Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Jones represented applicants in their workers' compensation claims and worked with Bayview Hunters Point Community Legal, an award-winning nonprofit organization, where he provided legal services to low-income residents of San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood. In addition to workers' compensation, he is well-versed in the areas of Trademark, Copyright, and Landlord and Tenant law.

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James K. Lowery is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Northridge, Mr. Lowery moved forward to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of La Verne College of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2003, Mr. Lowery had obtained years of experience in standard workers' compensation defense as well as expertise in the myriad of nuances in handling complex and high exposure lien matters. Mr. Lowery currently represents employers, insurance companies, third party administrators and uninsured employers in all matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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James K. Lowery is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP in our firm's Westlake Village office location. After receiving his Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Northridge, Mr. Lowery moved forward to obtain his Juris Doctorate Degree at the University of La Verne College of Law. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2003, Mr. Lowery had obtained years of experience in standard workers' compensation defense as well as expertise in the myriad of nuances in handling complex and high exposure lien matters. Mr. Lowery currently represents employers, insurance companies, third party administrators and uninsured employers in all matters before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB).

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Peter R. Nelson is a Partner and Senior Trial Attorney in the firm's Westlake Village office. Mr. Nelson is a highly effective and successful defense attorney. He is certified as a lecturer by the State Bar of California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program, is the author of multiple publications in the areas of workers' compensation and claims handling, and is extensively trained with experience in the specialized area of fraud defense. He is a featured lecturer at numerous seminars to employer groups, trade organizations, human resources personnel, and claims examiners. In addition to workers' compensation, Mr. Nelson has considerable experience in state and federal court civil litigation. Because of his background as a former private investigator, he is particularly attuned to correct and cost effective investigative techniques and has overseen numerous complex investigations. Mr. Nelson has also acted as an invited judge at the prestigious National Civil Trial Competition hosted by Loyola Law School.

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Peter R. Nelson is a Partner and Senior Trial Attorney in the firm's Westlake Village office. Mr. Nelson is a highly effective and successful defense attorney. He is certified as a lecturer by the State Bar of California Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Program, is the author of multiple publications in the areas of workers' compensation and claims handling, and is extensively trained with experience in the specialized area of fraud defense. He is a featured lecturer at numerous seminars to employer groups, trade organizations, human resources personnel, and claims examiners. In addition to workers' compensation, Mr. Nelson has considerable experience in state and federal court civil litigation. Because of his background as a former private investigator, he is particularly attuned to correct and cost effective investigative techniques and has overseen numerous complex investigations. Mr. Nelson has also acted as an invited judge at the prestigious National Civil Trial Competition hosted by Loyola Law School.

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Ghazal Youssefi is an Associate Attorney with our Long Beach office, where she practices exclusively workers' compensation defense, including 132a and serious and willful claims. Ms. Youssefi was born in Germany, raised in Hawaii and attended college at Portland State University in Oregon. She then moved to California and earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Youssefi interned at the Orange County District Attorney's Office for two years with both the Gang Unit and Special Prosecutions. She was also part of the Negotiations Team at Western State College of Law. In her spare time, Ms. Youssefi volunteers as a certified instructor at the J.F. Shea Center, a therapeutic horseback riding facility for people with disabilities.

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Ghazal Youssefi is an Associate Attorney with our Long Beach office, where she practices exclusively workers' compensation defense, including 132a and serious and willful claims. Ms. Youssefi was born in Germany, raised in Hawaii and attended college at Portland State University in Oregon. She then moved to California and earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from Western State College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Youssefi interned at the Orange County District Attorney's Office for two years with both the Gang Unit and Special Prosecutions. She was also part of the Negotiations Team at Western State College of Law. In her spare time, Ms. Youssefi volunteers as a certified instructor at the J.F. Shea Center, a therapeutic horseback riding facility for people with disabilities.

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Kevin A. Wells is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP working in the firm's San Diego office location. Mr. Wells obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Communications at Arizona State University before obtaining his Juris Doctorate Degree from California Western School of Law. Prior to joining the Law offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Wells obtained workers' compensation experience in the San Diego and Orange County areas. Mr. Wells came to the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2007 as a welcome addition to the firm's litigation team. Mr. Wells practices all areas of workers' compensation defense including standard claim litigation and section 132(a) and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Kevin A. Wells is an Associate Attorney with the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, LLP working in the firm's San Diego office location. Mr. Wells obtained his Undergraduate Degree in Communications at Arizona State University before obtaining his Juris Doctorate Degree from California Western School of Law. Prior to joining the Law offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin, Mr. Wells obtained workers' compensation experience in the San Diego and Orange County areas. Mr. Wells came to the Law Offices of Floyd Skeren Manukian Langevin in 2007 as a welcome addition to the firm's litigation team. Mr. Wells practices all areas of workers' compensation defense including standard claim litigation and section 132(a) and serious and willful misconduct allegations.

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Phuong N. Nguyen, a bilingual Associate in both English and Vietnamese, brings with her several years of workers' compensation experience prior to passing the Bar. She is an associate attorney in our firm's Pasadena location who earned her Undergraduate Degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Los Angeles before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from Pace University School of Law. Before beginning law school, Ms. Nguyen was a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the international pre-law fraternity, a Small Claims Court Advisory Program Counselor where she logged an astounding 300 hours of an AmeriCorps/JusticeCorps National Service Program, and a paralegal assistant with John Miller, Inc. where she gained valuable exposure to the workers' compensation industry. While attending law school, Ms. Nguyen had the honor of working directly with retired Judge David W. O'Brien. As part of FSK Publishing for two years, she was the primary editor of the well renowned publication, California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits.

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Phuong N. Nguyen, a bilingual Associate in both English and Vietnamese, brings with her several years of workers' compensation experience prior to passing the Bar. She is an associate attorney in our firm's Pasadena location who earned her Undergraduate Degree in economics and political science from the University of California, Los Angeles before going on to earn her Juris Doctorate Degree from Pace University School of Law. Before beginning law school, Ms. Nguyen was a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the international pre-law fraternity, a Small Claims Court Advisory Program Counselor where she logged an astounding 300 hours of an AmeriCorps/JusticeCorps National Service Program, and a paralegal assistant with John Miller, Inc. where she gained valuable exposure to the workers' compensation industry. While attending law school, Ms. Nguyen had the honor of working directly with retired Judge David W. O'Brien. As part of FSK Publishing for two years, she was the primary editor of the well renowned publication, California Workers' Compensation Claims and Benefits.

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Kevin J. Eisenberg is an Associate Attorney in our firm’s Westlake Village office. Mr. Eisenberg obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Arizona, Eller School of Business, before going on to study at The Colleges of Law – Ventura Campus. While attending law school, he served as Treasurer and President of the Student Bar Association, became a Student Mentor, was hired as a 2L subject tutor for his underclassmen and interned for a criminal defense firm, where he specialized in drafting Federal Court motions and pleadings. Additionally, Mr. Eisenberg also spent a winter semester working with Refugees in Berlin, where he volunteered his time and studied International Immigration Law.

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Kevin J. Eisenberg is an Associate Attorney in our firm’s Westlake Village office. Mr. Eisenberg obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Arizona, Eller School of Business, before going on to study at The Colleges of Law – Ventura Campus. While attending law school, he served as Treasurer and President of the Student Bar Association, became a Student Mentor, was hired as a 2L subject tutor for his underclassmen and interned for a criminal defense firm, where he specialized in drafting Federal Court motions and pleadings. Additionally, Mr. Eisenberg also spent a winter semester working with Refugees in Berlin, where he volunteered his time and studied International Immigration Law.

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