Bernal & Robbins, APLC

Founded by partners Jesse Bernal and Peter Robbins, Bernal & Robbins, APLC, 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 & Robbins 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.