Desert Edge Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Artak Mamikonyan received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2016. He received his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in 2020. While in law school, Mr. Mamikonyan fulfilled Loyola Law School’s civil litigation concentration and participated in the school’s trial advocacy course and mock trial. He also clerked at a civil litigation defense firm where he worked on a wide array of cases ranging from personal injury, contracts, construction defects, medical malpractice, and subrogation, among others. He is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the United States District Court...

Christopher Wee is an Attorney with over 30 years of experience advocating for injured workers. His journey in law began with a passion for history and biology, leading him to pursue a B.A. at St. Olaf College in Minnesota, followed by a J.D. at Hamline University School of Law. Throughout his career, Christopher has served as an Associate Attorney at prominent law firms such as the Law Offices of Ronald Stein, Inc., and Jones Brown, Clifford, and McDevitt in Sacramento, CA. His dedication to representing injured workers has been unwavering.

I have represented injured workers with claims for workers' compensation and Social Security Disability for over 25 years. Our firm also handles disability retirement claims.

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,...

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...

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

Alexandria Dhaliwal is an Attorney at Pacific Workers, dedicated to advocating for injured workers' rights. With a Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Alexandria brings a background in political science and a passion for justice to her role. Alexandria is committed to helping injured workers navigate the legal system with dedication and empathy.

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.

Gary Paul André is a Senior Associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He specializes in all aspects of workers' compensation law. He has been defending employers, insurance carriers and third party administrators throughout the State of California since 1987. In addition to defending the NHL, NFL, NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and the Harlem Globetrotters, Mr. André has played and coached youth ice hockey teams for six decades. This unique experience provides insight in defending professional sports claims that include complex multi-party and multi-jurisdictional issues. Mr. André has also successfully represented employers in a wide...

Ever since I was a child, I knew I wanted to be an attorney. As a child I watched a lot of TV shows involving attorneys and I could see myself doing that type of work. In law school I found myself gravitating towards personal injury law due to the cases that I read and also due to some mishaps that occurred to close relatives of mine. I find what I do extremely rewarding. My practice areas include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death, uber accidents, assault cases, and construction accidents. I believe my...