SHAW, JACOBSMEYER CRAIN CLAFFEY & NIX, LLP is a statewide firm specializing in the defense of Workers' Compensation and related matters. Members of our firm have extensive background in all phases of litigation, including the defense of Discrimination Claims filed under Labor Code Section 132(a), Serious & Willful Misconduct Claims file under Labor Code Section 4553, as well as subrogation.

Our Attorneys have never lost our focus on providing counseling and litigation services to employers, insurance carriers, and third party administrators. Over the years, our attorneys have developed an outstanding reputation for professionalism, innovation, and a high level of client satisfaction.

The firm prides itself on its "cutting-edge" and aggressive approach to litigation, as well as tailoring cost-effective solutions to our clients' workers' compensation issues. With more than 30 years of experience, our attorneys offer wide-ranging expertise in handling all types of alleged work injuries, including toxic disease injuries, high-exposure injuries and novel legal issues.

The firm also provides cost-free and fee for service educational and training programs for its clients. Recent programs have included, "Practical & Legal Aspects of Implementing the New Permanent Disability Rating schedule", AMA Guidelines, Apportionment, "The Deposition and Cross-Examination of the Physician," and SB 899.

With locations in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, our firm covers Appeals Boards in a wide geographic area, from San Francisco to Sacramento, from Los Angeles to Riverside to San Diego and all points in between.

We look forward to you allow us the opportunity to assist you with your workers' compensation, subrogation and employment law needs.