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Danelle Harvey-Jacob is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Harvey-Jacob Law, a California law firm helping solopreneurs, business start-ups, and creators correctly and proactively set-up to avoid common costly legal mistakes, disputes, and pitfalls. Danelle’s practice areas are business, contract, trademark, copyright, Internet, music, and trusts and estates law. Danelle empowers others to confidently build businesses while protecting their brands, assets, and loved ones. She holds an MSc in Legal Studies, and an LL.M. with business law from the USC Gould School of Law. Before focusing on U.S. legal studies and practice, Danelle studied England and Wales, and European Union...

Yuvanna M. Diaz is a dedicated Workers’ Compensation Attorney committed to advocating for injured workers and ensuring they receive the maximum benefits possible. With a strong background in workers' compensation law, she provides knowledgeable and compassionate legal representation, guiding her clients through the complexities of the system with clarity and confidence. Fluent in Spanish and English, Yuvanna understands the importance of clear communication and personalized legal support. She is passionate about protecting the rights of injured workers and works tirelessly to secure the medical treatment and compensation they deserve. Yuvanna takes pride in her ability to navigate complex cases, advocate for her...

Bilal Kassem is the visionary leader at Pacific Workers. With a passion for excellence and a commitment to helping others succeed, Bilal brings creativity and innovation to every aspect of our organization. Inspired by thrilling tales like "Goosebumps" and the visionary works of Isaac Asimov, he leads the team with determination. By leading with empathy and vision, he creates a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Ray Tadjbakhsh attended University of California San Diego, where he graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. Ray earned his J.D. at Santa Clara University School of Law. Prior to joining the team at Pacific Workers’, Ray worked as an Applicant’s Attorney at Younessi Law and the Law Office of Robin Jacobs, all located in Los Angeles CA.

Iana Zadneprovskaia is an Associate Attorney with Pacific Workers’ Compensation. She earned her J.D. at Golden Gate University School of Law, where she was the recipient of Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in Appellate Advocacy and Criminal Procedure, and CALI Awards for Future Excellence in Real Estate Transactions and Real Estate Finance, respectively. Prior to joining Farber & Company, Iana worked as an attorney at Law Offices of T. William Hyndman and was a paralegal for six years at Bassi, Edlin, Huie & Blum and Habeas Corpus Resource Center. She’s done pro bono work for the Pro Bono Tax Clinic,...

Practicing maritime law for 49 years. Handled both Jones Act and Longshore & Harborworkers claims. Over 75 trials to completion. Many 7 figure verdicts and settlements. Voted best Northern California maritime attorney (2003) by the Recorder. AV rated. Also handled and litigated major trucking accident cases resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements.

Elinor Leary is the team leader of the Leary Trial Team which handles complex cases that involve life-altering injuries or death. The Leary Trial Team has expertise with cases that involve construction and worksite injuries, defective products, dangerous property conditions, negligent security, car and truck collisions, and incidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists. Ms. Leary has tried cases to verdict as well as reached large settlements in numerous other cases, including cases listed in The Recorder’s “Top Settlements” publications.

Ms. Leary was a public defender in Alameda County and has been a clinical professor at the University of San Francisco School...

I am a gentle kind effective litigator trial lawyer navigator between civil and white collar crime in federal and state court in multiple areas including fraud, abuse of process, financial elder abuse, contracts, federal tort claims and family law. My love is rough water swimming. Experience is knowing the tides of the water and the tides of litigation.

Karen Matcke Crosby Attorney / Mediator P.C. 35+ years of legal practice and 15+ years as a mediator. WHY MEDIATION CAN BE SUPERIOR TO COURT By Karen Matcke Crosby (2021) Court litigation exposes parties to great public exposure, expense and long delays in court proceedings. Litigants have little or no control over the procedural process. How a dispute arose in the first place, is given short shrift, failing to consider the parties’ intentions, experience in negotiations (or lack thereof), personality, ego, culture, norms, morals, bullying, customs, or values. What is heard in court is the representing attorney’s version of his client’s legal...

Michael J. Ullrich is a Managing Attorney with Pacific Workers’ Compensation. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he has been a San Francisco resident since 1999. He attended Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate studies and received a B.A. in History. Mr. Ullrich earned his J.D. at Golden Gate Law School and earned numerous Witkin and CALI awards for academic excellence. Since he began practicing law, Mr. Ullrich has worked in workers’ compensation and employee relations. Prior to joining PWC, he held positions with Richard, Thorson, Graves & Royer, and with the City and County of San Francisco. Michael joined Pacific...

I graduated from Golden Gate Law school in 1975 and have practiced as a sole practitioner, primarily in the fields of workers' compensation and personal injury since then