Practice Areas

Whether seeking full litigation representation or targeted consultation on specific aspects of a claim, Shabrami Law provides strategic defense services tailored to the needs of employers and insurance professionals.

Workers' Compensation Litigation

I provide structured defense representation throughout WCAB proceedings, with emphasis on early factual development, clear case strategy, and consistent follow-through. Each matter is approached with a defined plan designed to control exposure and promote defensible outcomes.

Representation at status, lien, priority, and mandatory settlement conferences
Trial preparation, trial advocacy, post-trial petitions for reconsideration and/or answers to petitions, and appellate/writ
Deposition of the applicant, witnesses, PQME, AME, PTP, et al.
Exposure/settlement analysis based on expected outcomes considering probability analysis and exposure scenarios
Discovery planning and procedural advocacy
Motion practice and issue-focused litigation strategy

Pro Per Walkthrough Representation

Claims involving unrepresented applicants (pro per) require careful navigation to ensure procedural compliance and properly documented resolution. I provide focused guidance in these cases to ensure your settlement agreement is approved by the WCAB.

Review of claim posture and exposure in pro per matters
Guidance on procedural requirements and WCAB expectations
Evaluation of settlement posture prior to final agreement
Identification of documentation gaps or potential red flags

C&R Stipulation Walkthroughs

Compromise & Release agreements and Stipulations with Request for Award must be structured carefully to withstand scrutiny and avoid future disputes. I assist employers and carriers in evaluating, drafting, and finalizing settlements with clarity and compliance in mind.

Review and evaluation of C&R agreements prior to submission
Guidance regarding Stipulations with Request for Award
Assessment of medical and indemnity exposure
Review of settlement language for clarity and enforceability
Preparation for WCAB approval hearings

Finalizing Pro Per Settlements

When a resolution has been reached with an unrepresented applicant, I assist in formalizing and finalizing the agreement to ensure procedural compliance and defensible closure.

Review of settlement documentation prior to filing
Ensuring compliance with WCAB procedural requirements
Addressing potential issues before submission for approval
Strategic review to reduce risk of post-settlement challenges

Claim Consultation

Not every matter requires full litigation takeover. I provide focused consultation services to support employers and claims professionals at critical stages of a claim.

Early compensability analysis
Good faith investigation guidance
Denial decision review and penalty exposure assessment
Exposure and reserve evaluation
Settlement valuation strategy
Medical-legal issue evaluation
Independent file review and second-opinion consultation
Pre-trial strategy assessment for high-exposure matters