A California defense practice with a singular focus.
Structured to support employers, carriers, and third-party administrators with consistent representation in workers' compensation matters.
We have defended a multitude of insurance carriers and third-party administrators, as well as self-insured and self-administered employers doing business in Southern California — many of the Fortune 500 variety.
Our methodology.
Clarity, discipline, and consistency, applied to every matter.
Case assessment
We begin every matter with a focused review of the facts and objectives — identifying key issues early and shaping a disciplined defense strategy from the outset.
Strategic planning
We establish a clear defense plan informed by experience, jurisdictional knowledge, and the specific facts of each matter, with objectives defined early and refined throughout.
Adaptive execution
We apply and refine strategy as matters progress, responding to developing facts and case dynamics without losing sight of the resolution objective.
Modern infrastructure runs beneath every matter.
Secure infrastructure, intelligent automation, and thoughtfully designed workflows help our team deliver responsive, consistent service without compromising quality.
Coverage across every venue.
Every Workers' Compensation Appeals Board in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County basin — San Diego to San Bernardino, Bakersfield to Pomona, Ventura to Grover Beach.
Cost management
The most practical, cost-effective route to resolution — with loss-prevention counsel that contains the financial impact of workplace injury.
Client relations
In-person file reviews on request, periodic status reports, and timely contact — decisions made promptly, and made informed.
Educational seminars
Plain-language sessions on the troublesome corners of comp law, built to help claims teams decide with confidence.
Special appearances
One-time appearances and focused consultations, handled promptly when a matter needs experienced local counsel.
Telephonic consultations
A standing invitation to call for a legal opinion on matters your team is handling in-house.
SIU-referred claims
Extensive experience defending claims flagged for special investigation — and fluency in the particular inquiries they demand.
We know the landscape.
Every industry carries its own patterns of risk, exposure, and recovery.
We understand them before the claim begins.
Six disciplines. One defense.
Six standing disciplines run under every matter we take.
Claim intelligence
We translate fragmented claim data — medical, legal, and administrative — into a single, defensible picture that drives strategy.
Exposure analysis
Financial and litigation exposure is identified at intake, not at trial. Early reserves are grounded in evidence, not guesswork.
Medical complexity
High-cost claims are won in the medical record. We manage AOE/COE, QME/AME, and treatment disputes with clinical fluency.
Litigation execution
A coordinated defense from first notice through resolution — discovery, depositions, trial, and settlement under one strategy.
Reporting & transparency
Carriers and employers receive clear, timely reporting on a defined cadence — never a surprise, never a black box.
Technology & cost management
Disciplined cost containment supported by modern systems — special appearances and telephonic coverage that protect the budget.
Experts, not biographies.
Seasoned attorneys equipped to lead complex matters from intake through resolution.
PartnerGary Dabbah, Esq.A founding partner whose decades of experience, sound judgment, and steady leadership have helped define the firm's reputation.
PartnerMunir Suleiman, Esq.Recognized for his command of the law, strategic clarity, and unwavering commitment to client results.
Junior PartnerJoseph Engel, Esq.Draws on years of experience, meticulous preparation, and a measured approach to every case.
Partner Emeritus · RetiredFareed Haddad, Esq.Four decades of institutional knowledge anchor a legacy that helped guide the firm’s early growth, defense philosophy, and enduring relationships.
Montrose, CA 91020
T (626) 431-2950 · F (626) 431-2941
Irvine, CA 92612
T (626) 431-2950 · F (626) 431-2941
Designated electronic service address for all matters.
Other addresses are invalid for service.