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All F&W attorneys are proven leaders within California’s foremost legal advocacy organization for injured workers, The California Applicants’ Attorneys Association.
EMPOWERING WORKERS
F&W engages in public outreach to educate about workers’ rights. Our partners lead union training seminars, as well as speak and educate at the Labor Studies Program at LATTC.
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“You have been very informative and diligent when servicing my case. Your knowledge and expertise in handling my case have allowed me to feel very comfortable. I am pleased with the outcome of my case.”
“Very sharp attorneys. Really up to the challenges I was facing. Quick to come forth with solutions for my problems I am facing. Thx Robert.”
“Scott Ford and his team have been beyond helpful to me. I call them a lot and probably bug them more than any of their other clients, yet they are always kind and accomodating. Thank you.”
“Cheryl L. Wallach has been my attorney for 11 plus years. The office has the best you can ask for, the team is second to none. I was injured at work and had called my Union to see if they new of an injury attorney and they gave me Cheryl’s number.”
“Cheryl Wallach represented me in a case where I was injured at work. I found her to be responsive and working for my best interest. She answered all my questions in a timely fashion and kept me informed every step of the way. I would recommend this firm for anyone that gets hurt at work.”
NEWS & RESOURCES
Temporary Disability Benefits and Work Restrictions
What are your responsibilities if your doctor gives you work restrictions? What are your employer’s responsibilities? If your [Read more]
Workers Comp Serious and Willful Misconduct
Serious and Willful Misconduct Claims While a Workers’ Compensation claim is usually the only remedy available for a [Read more]
Volunteering at AFSCME District Council 36 Food Distribution
F&W In Your Community… On Saturday, March 5th, Scott Ford, Robert Cordova, and Jason Swanson volunteered at [Read more]
Are You Afraid of Retaliation for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Case?
What about Labor Code Section 132a? Did you know that California Labor Code section 132a legally prohibits employer [Read more]