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Mullen & Filippi was founded in 1949 to provide counsel to employers, carriers and third-party administrators in the defense of Workers’ Compensation matters. This longevity speaks not only to stability and excellence in client-centered services but also recognizes the value of having a diverse Firm.
We are proud to be a majority woman-owned Firm. Mullen & Filippi is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals of diverse backgrounds and cultures at all levels. Our clients are better served by a Firm that promotes diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Our values, team and partners are what separates us from other workers’ compensation defense firms. As a firm, we are defined by our integrity, knowledge, expertise and ability to work collaboratively with our clients toward the end goal of expeditious and successful resolution of their cases. Our partners are recognizable as practicing professionals in the community. The success of Mullen & Filippi is defined by continuously exceeding the expectations of our clients.
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The Firm is recognized as a leader in the provision of continuing education to the Workers’ Compensation community through virtual seminars, our website, and legal publications. Our attorneys regularly provide customized presentations for organizations and are always available for onsite or virtual client workshops covering a diverse range of topics.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”35″ border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_service icon=”essential_e937″ title=”INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY” text=”Mullen & Filippi recognizes the need to invest in information technology that provides the best security for clients’ data and can be customized to support each client’s unique goals and objectives, while providing efficient and cost effective outcomes. Our billing and case management software is fully integrated, so we can provide clients with budgets for actual costs, on a real time basis. With this capability we work with clients as an integrated team, so that strategies and decisions can be made with accurate up-to-date information. Outcomes and phases of case handling can be measured, so that our handling is transparent and easily understood by clients.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”35″ border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_service icon=”dripicons_e95d” title=”INTELLECTUAL TALENT” text=”In the end, our longevity in this practice of law comes down to the people who make up our Firm and its leadership. We recognize the need to take care of our intellectual talent. As such, we understand that our attorneys and staff need an appropriate balance between work and other life interests, in order to perform at their best. This approach allows us to provide our clients a breadth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the law that achieves excellent results.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”35″ border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_service icon=”essential_ea45″ title=”EXCEPTIONAL CARE” text=”We deliver on our promises and celebrate our successes, we are friendly and caring.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][/bt_bb_column][/bt_bb_row][/bt_bb_section][bt_bb_section layout=”wide” lazy_load=”yes” show_video_on_mobile=”” top_spacing=”medium” bottom_spacing=”medium” full_screen=”yes” vertical_align=”top” negative_margin=”” color_scheme=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_overlay=”” parallax=”” parallax_offset=”” background_video_yt=”” yt_video_settings=”” background_video_mp4=”” background_video_ogg=”” background_video_webm=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=””][bt_bb_row column_gap=”” row_width=”default” color_scheme=”” background_color=”” opacity=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”PRACTICE-AREAS” el_class=”” el_style=”” layout=””][bt_bb_column width=”1/3″ width_lg=”1/3″ width_md=”1/1″ width_sm=”1/1″ width_xs=”1/1″][/bt_bb_column][bt_bb_column lazy_load=”yes” width=”1/3″ align=”center” color_scheme=”” vertical_align=”top” animation=”fade_in” background_image=”” inner_background_image=”” background_color=”” inner_background_color=”” opacity=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” padding=”normal” width_lg=”1/3″ width_md=”1/1″ width_sm=”1/1″ width_xs=”1/1″][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”normal” border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_headline font_subset=”latin,latin-ext” superheadline=”” headline=”PRACTICE AREAS” subheadline=”” html_tag=”h2″ size=”large” align=”inherit%$%%$%%$%%$%” dash=”gray” color_scheme=”accent-alternate-skin” color=”” supertitle_position=”” font=”inherit” font_size=”” url=”” target=”_self” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” font_weight=”” supertitle_font_weight=”” subtitle_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_headline][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”normal” border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][/bt_bb_column][bt_bb_column width=”1/3″ width_lg=”1/3″ width_md=”1/1″ width_sm=”1/1″ width_xs=”1/1″][/bt_bb_column][/bt_bb_row][bt_bb_row column_gap=”” row_width=”default” color_scheme=”” background_color=”” opacity=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” layout=””][bt_bb_column order=”0%$%%$%%$%%$%” lazy_load=”yes” width=”1/2″ width_lg=”1/2″ width_md=”1/2″ width_sm=”1/2″ width_xs=”1/1″ align=”center%$%%$%%$%%$%” color_scheme=”” vertical_align=”top” inner_color_scheme=”” animation=”no_animation” responsive=”” padding=”40″ icon=”” icon_color_scheme=”” top_border=”” bottom_border=”” left_border=”” right_border=”” border_color=”” background_image=”” inner_background_image=”” background_color=”” inner_background_color=”” opacity=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=””][bt_bb_service icon=”dripicons_e987″ title=” Workers’ Compensation” text=”Mullen & Filippi represents and advises employers, insurance carriers, and third party administrators in matters arising from workplace injuries. The Firm represents a variety of public entities and provides insight on issues of disability involving public employees and the relationship with the Public Employees Retirement System and or County Retirement Act of 1937. For all types of employers, representation by the Firm allows our clients access to the expert consulting and litigation services – including expert medical consultants, vocational rehabilitation, injury prevention and risk management consultants – necessary to comply with current law and successfully defend against claims.
Workers’ Compensation defense law is an area of practice that is dynamic: subject to frequent statutory and regulatory changes, especially in recent years. Our attorneys’ close scrutiny of such developments is complimented by their wealth of experience. We believe providing our clients’ reliable representation requires thorough preparation.
Workers’ Compensation practice requires thorough knowledge of both the applicable law and the special procedures governing claim litigation, and as a result, the State of California has designated Workers’ Compensation as an area in which a State certification of practice specialization can be obtained. Many of the Firm’s attorneys have undergone the rigorous State certification examination process and have obtained the designation of “certified specialist” in Workers’ Compensation.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-light-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”35″ border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_service icon=”essential_ea77″ title=” Asbestos Defense” text=”Mullen & Filippi handles Workers’ Compensation asbestosis cases by providing a defense at the two Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards that handle these cases in California: San Francisco and Long Beach. We are aware and can utilize the differences in how those two venues adjudicate asbestos claims. The Firm provides clients with advice and representation on the relationship of the asbestos Workers’ Compensation laws with Federal Medicare rules, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, third party credit issues, and Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-light-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][/bt_bb_column][bt_bb_column order=”0%$%%$%%$%%$%” lazy_load=”yes” width=”1/2″ width_lg=”1/2″ width_md=”1/2″ width_sm=”1/2″ width_xs=”1/1″ align=”center%$%%$%%$%%$%” color_scheme=”” vertical_align=”top” inner_color_scheme=”” animation=”no_animation” responsive=”” padding=”40″ icon=”” icon_color_scheme=”” top_border=”” bottom_border=”” left_border=”” right_border=”” border_color=”” background_image=”” inner_background_image=”” background_color=”” inner_background_color=”” opacity=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=””][bt_bb_service icon=”dripicons_e971″ title=” Serious & Willful Misconduct, L.C. 132(a) Discrimination Defense” text=”Mullen & Filippi attorneys are experienced in providing effective representation to employers on claims filed under these statutes. By law, these claims are not insurable and can be potentially costly to an employer, who pays for any award.
If serious and willful misconduct is found to have occurred, the amount of compensation otherwise recoverable shall be increased 50%, again paid by the employer. It is important for employers to have competent and experienced counsel if they are involved in these claims.
If an employer is found in violation of Labor Code Section 132(a), the employee’s compensation shall be increased by 50%, but in no event more than $10,000. Any such employee may also be entitled to reinstatement and reimbursement for lost wages and work benefits caused by a violation of the statute. It is important for employers to have competent and experienced counsel if they are involved in these claims.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-light-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][bt_bb_separator top_spacing=”” bottom_spacing=”35″ border_style=”none” border_width=”” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” color=””][/bt_bb_separator][bt_bb_service icon=”business_f150″ title=”Subrogation” text=”Mullen & Filippi has long maintained a Subrogation Department to represent the interests of those clients for whom we handle Workers’ Compensation defense. The Firm provides representation at the pre-trial, discovery, trial, and appellate levels, and also advises in the pre-litigation areas of injury prevention, risk management and job safety issues, as well as the legal impact of express indemnity agreements and insurance contracts. In the litigation context, the Firm offers access to necessary experts and consultants on complex liability and medical issues.
In addition, the Firm actively encourages participation in Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures, including binding and non-binding arbitration, mediation, early neutral evaluation and private judicial settlement conferences, and provides a full range of legal services aimed at resolving complex liability disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.” url=”” target=”_self” align=”left” size=”xlarge” color_scheme=”accent-light-skin” style=”borderless” shape=”square” responsive=”” publish_datetime=”” expiry_datetime=”” el_id=”” el_class=”” el_style=”” title_color_scheme=”accent-dark-skin” arrow=”” title_font_weight=””][/bt_bb_service][/bt_bb_column][/bt_bb_row][/bt_bb_section]
