Bredfeldt Odukoya & Han, LLP - Irvine, CA

Dedicated Workers Compensation Defense for California Employers

For three decades, Bredfeldt, Odukoya and Han, LLP has stood as a formidable defense partner for insurance carriers, third-party administrators, private employers, and public entities across California. Headquartered at 5 Corporate Park in Irvine, with additional regional offices in Corona and Sherman Oaks, the firm combines deep institutional insight with cost-effective dispute management. Founded in 1996 by veteran attorney John Bredfeldt, the practice brings over one hundred years of collective legal experience to the workers compensation arena. Corporate risk managers and adjusters who need an attorney urgently rely on the firm to evaluate claims rapidly, identify subrogation potential, and limit financial exposure before the California Workers Compensation Appeals Board.

Comprehensive Workers Compensation and Claim Handling Defense

Navigating the complex regulations of the California Labor Code requires aggressive litigation defense and prompt administrative resolution. The firm works directly with adjusters and employers, issuing detailed claim evaluations within thirty days of referral to ensure clear tactical alignment:

• Workers compensation lawyers: Defending against catastrophic injury allegations, cumulative trauma petitions, orthopedic claims, and psychiatric injury applications.
• Subrogation and third-party recovery: Identifying negligent third parties early in the claim lifecycle to pursue recovery of paid medical and indemnity benefits.
• Lien litigation and resolution: Utilizing trained paralegals and negotiation specialists to aggressively reduce or eliminate medical provider liens, minimizing overall claim expenditures.
• EAMS electronic processing: Leveraging advanced Electronic Adjudication Management System protocols to execute expedited court filings across all statewide district offices.

Defense Against Employer Discrimination and Misconduct Allegations

Beyond routine benefit disputes, employers frequently face severe supplemental claims that threaten corporate reputation and carry substantial non-insurable penalties. Bredfeldt, Odukoya and Han provides assertive courtroom advocacy to shield businesses from punitive statutory claims:

• Labor Code Section 132a discrimination defense: Defending employers against claims alleging retaliatory discharge, demotion, or discriminatory treatment following a workplace injury report.
• Serious and willful misconduct defense: Safeguarding business owners and corporate executives against allegations of intentional safety violations and statutory misconduct.
• Workplace discrimination lawyers: Providing aggressive representation against overlapping employment grievances and hostile workplace allegations.
• Appellate advocacy: Preparing authoritative legal briefs and presenting oral arguments before the California Court of Appeal to overturn adverse administrative rulings.

The Bredfeldt, Odukoya and Han Advantage: Partnership and Transparency

What sets Bredfeldt, Odukoya and Han, LLP apart is its client-first philosophy and transparent communication. Every case file is handled with rigorous attention to detail, providing written status reports every thirty to sixty days so adjusters remain fully informed. Rather than prolonging claims with unnecessary litigation, the firm pursues expeditious settlements whenever advantageous while maintaining trial readiness for contested hearings. When you need to find an attorney who understands the nuances of employer defense, consult a lawyer with thirty years of proven track record. Contact the Irvine main office today to hire an attorney team dedicated to protecting your organization bottom line.