Wayne McCort, Attorney at Law - Long Beach, CA
Wayne McCort is a State Bar Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist in Long Beach, California, bringing over 35 years of trial experience and landmark appellate victories advocating for injured workers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers.
Championing Injured Workers and First Responders in Long Beach
When catastrophic injury strikes on the job, workers require an advocate with proven fortitude. Attorney Wayne McCort, a partner at Cantrell Green, has dedicated his career to fighting for disabled employees throughout Southern California. Before graduating from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, Wayne worked in auto assembly plants and foundries, serving as a union shop steward. This firsthand labor background fuels his dedication before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Selected as a Super Lawyer every year since 2004 and certified as a Workers' Compensation Specialist by the State Bar, Wayne provides authoritative counsel. Injured laborers who need to hire an attorney with working-class empathy find dependable representation with Wayne.
Landmark Representation for Firefighters and Police Officers
Public safety personnel confront unique environmental hazards in the line of duty. Wayne has focused heavily on protecting safety officers, having represented a former Long Beach Fire Chief and a past president of Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014. His victories include the leading safety officer cancer presumption case, City of Long Beach v. Garcia. He aggressively enforces statutory presumptions for heart disease, cancer, and respiratory illness, ensuring first responders receive full medical coverage and retirement protections.
Aggressive California Workers' Compensation Litigation
Insurance claims administrators frequently delay medical care and wage replacement payments. Functioning as one of the region's premier workers' compensation lawyers, Wayne guides injured employees through every stage of the claim process. He challenges improper utilization review denials and prosecutes formal hearings before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. When insurance companies terminate disability benefits and an employee needs an urgent attorney, Wayne takes immediate action to restore financial support.
Public Employee Disability Retirement (CalPERS and LACERA)
When injuries prevent a public employee from returning to active duty, obtaining service-connected disability retirement is essential. Wayne guides teachers, police officers, municipal workers, and county employees through CalPERS, LACERA, and city retirement board applications. He prepares detailed medical evidence to substantiate work causation, preventing wrongful pension reductions and safeguarding client benefits.
Social Security Disability (SSDI) Claims and Appeals
Permanent injuries often leave workers entirely unable to maintain gainful employment. In addition to workers' compensation claims, Wayne assists disabled individuals with Social Security Disability Insurance applications and administrative appeals. He presents persuasive medical documentation before administrative law judges to overturn initial denials and secure retroactive disability payments.
Catastrophic Workplace Harm and Third-Party Injury Claims
Industrial accidents involving heavy machinery, falls, and chemical exposure cause life-altering harm. Functioning as skilled accident and injury lawyers and employment and labor lawyers, Wayne and his team assess whether third-party equipment manufacturers or subcontractors share liability, maximizing total financial recovery beyond statutory workers' compensation limits.
Why Injured Clients Trust Attorney Wayne McCort
Wayne McCort is recognized across California for his legal scholarship and dedication to injured workers. Key career milestones include:
- Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California
- Selected as a Southern California Super Lawyer every consecutive year since 2004
- Lead appellate litigator in landmark safety officer cancer case City of Long Beach v. Garcia
- Former union shop steward with authentic working-class labor perspective
- Contingency fee representation ensuring clients pay nothing unless financial benefits are won
If you or a loved one has suffered an industrial injury or is navigating complex disability claims, consult an experienced lawyer today to protect your rights and ensure your family receives the full benefits provided by law.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the professional hub of Downtown Long Beach, right across the street from the World Trade Center.
Building Location
The office is located in the California Bank & Trust Building, a prominent 17-story Class A office tower situated at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue.
Parking Details
An on-site multi-story parking garage is available for a fee, and clients can also utilize nearby public surface parking lots and metered street parking.
Public Transit
Served by Long Beach Transit Route 121 (Ocean Blvd to CSULB); nearest stop is at Ocean & Chestnut.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the building, proceed to the passenger elevator bank, and take an elevator up to the 17th floor to find the office in Suite 1750.