Pulley & Cohen LLP - Oakland, CA

Preeminent Workers' Compensation and Estate Planning Defense in Oakland

Managing workplace injury controversies, employer liabilities, and family wealth preservation requires legal counsel equipped with administrative trial skill and tactical precision. Based in downtown Oakland at 1330 Broadway, Pulley and Cohen LLP, known widely as Cohen and Associates, has served California public school districts, municipal entities, commercial employers, and private families since 2000. Under managing attorney Karlo Nebres, admitted in 2002, the firm delivers aggressive defense representation alongside thoughtful estate planning.

The firm has deep historical roots in Northern California workers' compensation law, with co-founders having been recognized as Attorney of the Year by the Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar of California. Whether you need to find a lawyer to defend an urgent workplace liability claim or hire an attorney to construct a bulletproof estate plan that safeguards family assets from future creditors, the firm provides accessible, highly responsive legal counsel backed by decades of proven results.

California Workers' Compensation Defense and Appeals Board Advocacy

Navigating California's stringent workers' compensation system requires sophisticated legal defense to mitigate indemnity exposure and prevent fraudulent payouts. Pulley and Cohen represents insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and public and private employers before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Practice capabilities include:

• Defending against complex industrial injury claims, cumulative trauma petitions, and disability disputes
• Litigating employer retaliation allegations brought under California Labor Code Section 132a
• Defending employers against Serious and Willful Misconduct claims under Labor Code Section 4553
• Navigating alternative dispute resolution carve-out programs under Labor Code Sections 3201.5 and 3201.7
• Pursuing workers' compensation subrogation to recover third-party payments
• Interpreting Education Code and Government Code statutes for public school districts and municipal agencies

Comprehensive Estate Planning, Living Trusts, and Asset Protection

In addition to its storied labor practice, the firm provides robust private client legal services as skilled estate planning lawyers and wills lawyers. Led by attorney Karlo Nebres, who has contributed to legal guides and maintains membership in WealthCounsel, the firm constructs personalized estate plans that protect hard-earned legacies. Practice services include drafting revocable living trusts, advance healthcare directives, durable financial powers of attorney, and special needs trusts designed to preserve public benefit eligibility for vulnerable loved ones.

Proactive Wealth Preservation and Fiduciary Guidance

Unexpected liability, prolonged nursing home costs, and creditor claims can rapidly erode family wealth. The firm implements proven asset protection strategies that allow clients to maintain operational control of their businesses and real property while establishing protective barriers against legal threats. As dedicated trusts lawyers, the firm also assists successor trustees through estate administration, helping fiduciaries inventory assets, comply with California Probate Code notice mandates, and distribute wealth smoothly without contentious litigation.

Exceptional Client Accessibility and Free Initial Consultations

A central pillar of the firm's philosophy is client responsiveness. The legal team ensures inquiries receive prompt attention, offering clients direct attorney contact throughout their case. The firm provides complimentary initial consultations to evaluate legal risks and outline practical strategies. If you urgently need an attorney in Alameda County to defend a workers' compensation claim or secure your estate, Pulley and Cohen delivers dependable legal counsel.