Employer Defense Group, LLP - Anaheim, CA
Employer Defense Group, LLP is a premier Anaheim workers' compensation defense firm founded by W. Holmes Lilley III, delivering assertive, cost-effective representation for California employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers' comp, 132a claims, and subrogation.
Strategic Workers' Compensation Defense for California Employers
Managing employee injury claims in California requires navigating statutory formulas and litigation risks. Headquartered on East Orangewood Avenue in Anaheim, California, Employer Defense Group, LLP provides aggressive defense for employers, insurers, self-insured corporations, and third-party administrators across Orange County and statewide. Founded in 2017 by corporate counsel W. Holmes Lilley III, the firm delivers a proactive alternative to traditional defense firms. When corporate executives need to hire a lawyer to resolve claims efficiently, this practice offers business acumen and trial readiness.
Unlike firms where workers' compensation is an offshoot, Employer Defense Group, LLP focuses exclusively on employer defense. Led by partners and senior counsel including Austin Roberts, Thu Do, Diana Tsudik, David Fenn, and Elsen Cheng, the team recognizes that prolonged claims increase liability and operational costs, moving files swiftly toward resolution or trial.
Comprehensive Employer Defense Practice Areas
Employer Defense Group, LLP provides end-to-end defense litigation and risk management counseling across multiple interconnected areas of California labor and injury law.
California Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation
From claim filing through trial before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, the firm defends employers against exaggerated and non-industrial claims. Serving as workers' compensation lawyers, the attorneys handle orthopedic injuries, repetitive stress trauma, psychiatric allegations, and catastrophic injuries with thorough medical discovery.
Labor Code Section 132a Discrimination Defense
When an injured worker claims retaliation or wrongful termination following a work injury, employers face statutory penalties under California Labor Code Section 132a. Acting as vigilant workplace discrimination lawyers and wrongful termination lawyers, the firm investigates personnel documentation, validates business necessity decisions, and shields management from unfounded statutory liability.
Serious and Willful Misconduct Allegations
Claims asserting Serious and Willful Misconduct under Labor Code Section 4553 threaten employers with uninsurable penalties paid directly from corporate funds. The legal team investigates incident mechanics, safety protocols, and Cal/OSHA standards to mount comprehensive defenses against assertions of corporate negligence.
Subrogation and Third-Party Recovery
When an employee injury is caused by an outside third party, such as a negligent motorist or equipment manufacturer, employers have a statutory right to reimbursement. Acting as skilled contract lawyers and business litigation lawyers, the firm pursues subrogation claims and lien recovery to offset workers' compensation benefit expenditures.
Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund Recovery
The firm actively petitions the California Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund to shift liability away from current employers when a worker possesses pre-existing permanent disabilities, dramatically lowering overall claim costs.
- Aggressive defense before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board statewide
- Comprehensive defense against Labor Code Section 132a discrimination claims
- Robust defense against Serious and Willful Misconduct employer allegations
- Strategic subrogation pursuit and third-party reimbursement recovery
- Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund liability shifting and credit recovery
- Risk reduction counseling on return-to-work compliance, FMLA, and interactive processes
- Bilingual legal staff and transparent, cost-effective fee structures
Industry Recognition and Results-Oriented Advocacy
Businesses looking to find an attorney value commercial practicality and proven trial results. Attorneys at Employer Defense Group, LLP have earned distinction throughout the California workers' compensation arena, including Work Comp Changemaker honors. The firm serves retail chains, healthcare networks, staffing agencies, construction firms, and school districts with responsive communication and clear, goal-driven defense strategies.
Request an Employer Case Consultation Today
Unchecked claims exposure and delayed litigation drive up insurance reserves and defense costs. Employer Defense Group, LLP provides initial case consultations to assess employer exposure and formulate decisive defense strategies. Contact the Anaheim office today to schedule a consultation with an attorney who will tenaciously protect your business interests and financial bottom line.
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Primary Address
Situated in the vibrant Platinum Triangle submarket of Anaheim, just a short distance from the landmark Angel Stadium.
Building Location
This is a five-story Class B corporate office building built in 1982, which is part of the modern five-building AXIS Anaheim creative office campus. It is located near the intersection of E Orangewood Ave and S State College Blvd.
Parking Details
Ample on-site surface parking is available directly around the building, featuring multiple free client parking spaces and ChargePoint EV charging stations.
Public Transit
Served by Orange County Transportation Authority Route 57 (Brea); nearest stop is at State College-Orangewood.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main lobby. Take the elevator to the fifth floor and proceed to Suite 520.