W H O W E A R E
Insurance &
Employer Defense
Bernal Law Group, PC represents insurers,
self-insured employers, and third-party
administrators in workers' compensation and
related litigation matters. We work directly
with claims professionals from first notice
through resolution, shaping strategy around
the practical realities of exposure, litigation
cost, and long-term claims history, not just the
file in front of us.
Our Approach
- Direct, ongoing communication with claims
examiners and adjusters
- Litigation strategy shaped by exposure and
case value, not by habit
- Coordination with investigative and vocational
resources when a claim calls for it
- Clear, timely reporting so files never sit
without a plan
OUR
PRACTICE
Practice Areas
Standard playbooks defend standard claims. Every file we take gets a strategy built for how it actually needs to resolve.
Workers' Compensation Defense
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Subrogation & Fraud Investigation
W H A T W E H A N D L E
Workers' Compensation Defense
Representing insurers, self-insured employers, and TPAs before the WCAB
Labor Code §132(a) & Serious & Willful Claims
Defense of discrimination and enhanced-liability allegations
Subrogation
Recovery actions against responsible third parties
Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, collections, and related business litigation
General Liability & Insurance Defense
Coverage and liability matters for insurer clients
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation and arbitration in lieu of prolonged litigation
Fraud Investigation Coordination
Working alongside licensed investigative resources
B E Y O N D T H E C L A I M
Employment Law
Employer exposure doesn't stop at the workers' compensation file. We defend employers against the claims that show up everywhere else in the employment relationship, with the same close read of the record we bring to every case.
Wage & Hour
Overtime, meal and rest break, and misclassification claims
Discrimination
Response to DFEH/EEOC charges and related litigation
Harassment & Retaliation
Workplace conduct claims and post-complaint 12retaliation
PAGA Defense
Representative action exposure under California's Labor Code
OUR FIRM
Founded by Jesse Bernal, Bernal Law Group, PC, is an exclusive insurance defense law firm specializing in representing employers and insurance carriers both in traditional and complex workers’ compensation cases. We have significant experience in claims handling and are known for expedited resolution of cases. We have vast knowledge and experience in appeals, lien defenses, SIU & fraud cases, and 132a and serious and willful defense cases.
We are an aggressive insurance defense law firm that provides innovative and strategic representation. We provide flexibility and responsiveness while delivering exceptional legal work product.
We take a proactive approach to case resolution and when necessary, a firm stance on our defenses in order to aggressively represent our clients' interests and seek restitution when, and where, appropriate.
We serve a diverse client base across California from bakeries to health care, staffing, manufacturing, hotels and self-insured groups, and appear throughout California’s WCAB District offices, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and San Diego, plus San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento, Santa Rosa and Stockton.
Bernal Law Group works hard for our clients, wielding an uncommon ability to handle tough cases and get results quickly and cost-effectively, all while working to advance our clients positions and save them money. We have developed key defenses in the following areas:
*Post-Termination Specific and CT Claims (for both short and long-term employees) *Apportionment *AOE/COE *SIU (questionable and fraudulent claims) *Lien Issues.
Our attorneys are highly skilled and experienced, and the firm has earned the respect of Judges and adversaries alike. We have also successfully prevailed on cases before the California Court of Appeals and tried numerous cases to a defense verdict or a take nothing decision.
G E T I N T O U C H
Let's Discuss Your Defense Strategy
Jesse A. Bernal
Attorney
O U R O F F I C E S
North Hills
16921 Parthenia St.,
Suite 301
North Hills, CA 91343
Tel: (818) 739-0335
Fax: (818) 796-2634
Walnut Creek
1261 Locust St.,
Suite224
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Tel: (925) 243-7596
Fax: (818) 796-2634
For general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form:
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