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Specializing in Workers Compensation Insurance Defense
and Statewide Subrogation

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PRACTICE

AREAS

We serve the following WCAB venues :
Anaheim
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Marina Del Rey
San Bernardino
San Diego
Santa Ana
Pomona
Oxnard
Riverside
Van Nuys
LITIGATION

 

We specialize in aggressive litigation defense of workers compensation matters while taking advantage of opportunities for early case resolution which generate costs savings for our clients.

BUSINESS

 

Our clients come from all business sectors including Fortune 500 companies, national retailers, insurance companies, healthcare, manufacturing, food services and small to mid-level companies.  

CALIFORNIA WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

 

Our firm diligently ligitates MPN issues, post termination and good faith personnel action defenses, AOE/COE disputes, and medical  treatment disputes.

 

Our attorneys are also well versed in the defense of California Labor Code 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct issues. 

FRAUD

 

We zealously litigate cases in which fraud is suspected or when injury is clearly not industrial in nature.  We work hand in hand with SIU to prepare fraudulent cases for submission to the appropriate county District Attorney.

SUBROGATION

 

Our firm handles statewide subrogation in all 58 counties of California.

OUR VISION

Misa Stefen Koller Ward, LLP, was founded by four highly experienced defense attorneys who now have over 60 years of combined California workers compensation litigation expertise.  We are passionate about and dedicated to our clients, which shows in the handling of our clients' cases.  We know that our clients deserve the highest level of customer service and responsiveness.   As a smaller firm, we believe smaller caseloads allow our attorneys to be proactive rather than reactive: resulting in cases moving to closure faster, which yields cost savings for our clients. 

We created a law firm that is more than just a business. It is a long term commitment and relationship with our clients and their business partners.  We are a law firm of attorneys who practice with honesty, integrity and transparency.  We have the highest expectations for ourselves and want to give our clients the same level of service we expect to receive.  
 

At Misa Stefen Koller Ward, LLP, we are a family and we treat our staff and attorneys as family.  Our employees deserve the same respect, appreciation and responsiveness we provide our clients.   

 

"The level of our success is only limited by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

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OUR ATTORNEYS

Michael Misa
FOUNDING PARTNER

Tel: 714-406-7489

mmisa@mskwlaw.com

MARTIN W. STEFEN
FOUNDING PARTNER

Tel: 714-400-1261

mwstefen@mskwlaw.com

TERESA WARD
FOUNDING PARTNER

Hello, I am a very proud founding partner of MSKW, LLP. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego in the area of Religious Studies and my Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. I have been a member of the California State Bar since December 2005. I began practicing Worker’s Compensation Defense in 2008. Since then, dedicated my practice exclusively to the field of Workers' Compensation and, throughout my career, have gained vast experience in defending -- from inception to appeal up to even the California Supreme Court -- all aspects of Workers' Compensation, including 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct Actions. I believe I have a uniquely aggressive and enthusiastic approach in defending my cases, but my vision is never overshadowed by the objective of bringing closure to cases to my clients' highest satisfaction. Over time I have become specialized in representation of matters involving affirmative defenses of psychiatric claims and perfecting a Rolda defense, asserting the Going and Coming rule and overcoming the exceptions, Post Termination Cumulative Traumas and much more. I am also particularly passionate about providing training and continuing education.

 

Outside of work my family is my rock.  My husband, Cris, and I have two daughters, Emma and August. They keep me balanced and full of joy and challenge me to learn every day. The time not spent at work is spent running, hiking, hanging out at Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry farm, BBQing with friends and stealing dates with Cris. I have climbed Mt Whitney, backpacked through California, skied and rock climbed Utah, Pontooned and Cliff dove through Arizona and zealously devoured everything in the entire Bravo TV collection with the occasional dive into ABC’s the Bachleor to round out my questionable taste in television.

 

I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

 

Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” ~Rumi

 

Tel: 714-406-7488

tward@mskwlaw.com

ATTORNEYS

   WORKERS COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS   

Michael Misa
 

Founding Partner

Tel: 714-406-7489

mmisa@mskwlaw.com

I am so proud to be a founding partner of Misa Stefen Koller and Ward, LLP.   At MSKW, we share a common goal: to achieve impeccable results for our clients, while simultaneously creating a family work environment for those who join our firm. 

 

I take great pride in seeing the accelerated growth of our senior associates and making every effort to enhance the skill sets of our senior associates, while simultaneously learning from them.  One of my favorite words is COLLABORATION.  Collaborating with your peers and clients expedites any process and, in my experience, produces the best results for our clients.

 

Prior to founding MSKW, I was a co-managing partner at a national workers compensation law firm. I provide an aggressive defense for my clients and believe in working quickly to move files to conclusion.  I have filed Writs with the California Court of Appeals and tried numerous cases to conclusion with excellent results.

 

During my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, eating delicious food, watching/playing sports, traveling the world, and most importantly, spending quality time with the love of my life...my amazing, beautiful wife, Julie. 

Martin W. Stefen
 

Founding Partner

Tel: 714-400-1261

mwstefen@mskwlaw.com

I am a Workers Compensation Defense Attorney with over 19 years of California workers compensation experience between the practice of law and claims administration.  I am proud to be a founding partner of MSKW. Prior to becoming an attorney, I was a senior workers compensation claims examiner for over 6 years. Based on my experience level and litigation results, I have been chosen as a panel attorney for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Large corporations have substantial reserves allocated for their California workers compensation claims.  As a defense attorney, I focus on mitigating claims exposure by moving the cases to finalization as quickly as possible. This is done by effective file management, collaboration with the claims team and employer, and aggressive pursuit of case closure through litigation and/or preemptive resolution. 

 

Outside of work, my passion is my family.  I am married to my amazing wife, Theary, and have two incredible children, Maia and Joshua.  Over the last 12 years, I have become a master Minecraft/Roblox player, Pokémon card procurer, and enjoy spending Saturdays and Sundays watching them play soccer and basketball.

Matt Koller
 

Founding Partner

Tel: 714-406-7491

mkoller@mskwlaw.com

Family is extremely important here and just like our culture at MSKW, we welcome our clients into our growing family. Throughout practice, I have developed a well-rounded litigation style that will produce the best results for our client from prompt settlements and file closures to litigation of issues that need aggressive defending. I pride myself on being quick to respond to all clients and providing prompt updates.

 

My undergraduate work was completed at The University of San Diego where I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. I had the amazing opportunity to play college football under the great quarterback and coach Jim Harbaugh, where we took home 2 conference championships. I truly enjoyed channeling my competitive nature on field, in the class room and today, in the court room for my clients. I was honored to graduate as valedictorian at Western State College of Law in Fullerton California. I have been practicing in the area of worker’s compensation defense since graduating in 2011.

 

Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife, Jill, our endlessly energetic sons, Nolan, Brycen, our newborn, Hadley, and our ridiculously cute dog, Lexi (yeah it’s a Full House over here!). I am a borderline fitness fanatic and with a little help from caffeine, get to the gym daily before the sun rises. My wife tells me this doesn’t help my caffeine addiction and I agree, but I know my discipline helps me be able to spend more time with my family and helps justify my peanut butter obsession.

 

In practice and in life I believe that Arthur Ashe said it best: “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome”

Teresa Ward
 

Founding Partner

Tel: 714-406-7488

tward@mskwlaw.com

Hello, I am a very proud founding partner of MSKW, LLP. I received my bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, in the area of Religious Studies and my Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. I have been a member of the California State Bar since December 2005. I began practicing Worker’s Compensation Defense in 2008. Since then, I have dedicated my practice exclusively to the field of Workers' Compensation and, throughout my career, have gained vast experience in defending -- from inception to appeal up to even the California Supreme Court -- all aspects of Workers' Compensation, including 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct Actions. I believe I have a uniquely aggressive and enthusiastic approach in defending my cases, but my vision is never overshadowed by the objective of bringing closure to cases to my clients' highest satisfaction. Over time I have become specialized in representation of matters involving affirmative defenses of psychiatric claims and perfecting a Rolda defense, asserting the Going and Coming rule and overcoming the exceptions, Post Termination Cumulative Traumas and much more. I am also particularly passionate about providing training and continuing education.

 

Outside of work my family is my rock.  My husband, Cris, and I have two daughters, Emma and August. They keep me balanced and full of joy and challenge me to learn every day. The time not spent at work is spent running, hiking, hanging out at Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry farm, BBQing with friends and stealing dates with Cris. I have climbed Mt Whitney, backpacked through California, skied and rock climbed Utah, Pontooned and Cliff dove through Arizona and zealously devoured everything in the entire Bravo TV collection with the occasional dive into ABC’s the Bachleor to round out my questionable taste in television.

 

I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

 

Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.” ~Rumi

Adam Lee

Senior Attorney

Tel: 714-818-2383

I joined the MSKW family in January of 2017, and have over a decade of experience as a workers’ compensation defense attorney.  I’ve represented insurance carriers, self-insureds, and CIGA in all aspects of Workers’ Compensation.  I pride myself on prompt and productive communication with clients, which I believe is the cornerstone of my tenacious and effective representation.  

 

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Colorado and my Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law.  While at Southwestern, I was a Lead Article Editor of the Southwestern Journal of International Law and I interned as a Certified Law Student conducting dozens of preliminary hearings with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.

 

When not in the office, I enjoy watching sports, playing basketball, barbecuing with family and friends, and backpacking into the wilderness with my wife, Alexey.  The best night’s sleep one can have is in a tent in the middle of the woods. Just make sure you have a reliable sleeping pad.

     Kristen Shapiro

Senior Attorney

       Tel: 714-580-3144

 kshapiro@mskwlaw.com

Kristen Shapiro is a Senior Attorney with over 9 years of Workers’ Compensation litigation experience. Ms. Shapiro has experience working at both a large national Workers’ Compensation litigation firm and at a Southern California boutique law firm, prior to coming on board with MSKW, LLP. With a background in criminal law as a prosecutor for both Orange County and Ventura County, Ms. Shapiro is no stranger to the court room and has a strong background in pre-trial litigation and trial work. Ms. Shapiro received her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine in Political Science with an emphasis on pre-law and her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Davis. Kristen has experience handling a wide variety of Worker’s Compensation claims including death claims, life pension claims, post-termination claims, AOE/COE cases, contribution issues and liens. Her experience as a prosecutor gave her a keen eye for fraudulent claims that are unfortunately part of the Workers’ Compensation system. Ms. Shapiro's experience as a panel attorney for large national employers and retailers sharpened her understanding of the needs and expectations of her clients. She’s had tremendous success in obtaining orders dismissing cases, as well as dismissal of her clients as party defendants. She prides herself in regularly bringing files to resolution on an expedited basis, all while limiting exposure and litigation costs for her clients.

 

Kristen enjoys spending time with her husband Alex, their super happy, energetic, and curious daughter Savannah, and their rescue cat “W”. Both are avid travelers, having traveled to China, Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Fiji and a number of domestic destinations. Aside from her love for travel and animals, Kristen is also an avid reader, averaging about fifty books a year. Kristen is very family oriented after being brought up within a large extended family, with over a dozen aunts, uncles and cousins. As a classically trained singer and song writer, she understands the need for collaboration so a group can hit the perfect note. Kristen could not be more excited to lend her voice to MSKW, LLP and contribute to their passion for achieving justice, aggressive defense, fast file closures and a family minded work environment.

Pegah Taghdiri

Senior Attorney

       Tel: 714-818-3611

 ptaghdiri@mskwlaw.com

I join the MSKW team with extensive workers compensation experience, defending insurance carriers, third party administrators, and self-insureds. I believe in effective communication, strong analytic skills, and resolving cases expeditiously, while limiting exposure and litigation costs for my clients. I went to UCLA where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, and received my Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law. During law school, I interned at the City Attorney’s Office and participated in the Domestic Violence Clinic, where I learned how to apply the law in practice and advocacy.

Outside the office, I love to spend time in nature, whether hiking mountains, going to the beach, or having unplanned adventures with my amazing husband and our two rescue puppies, Benji and Satie. One of my favorite things to do is experience new places, cultures and countries, and I have recently traveled to Australia, Croatia, New Zealand, Aruba, and Italy. I am passionate about fitness, meditation, and overall wellness and aim to achieve balance in my everyday life. This could mean spending quality time at home or with family and friends, going to music concerts, trying new local restaurants, or sometimes sky diving, bungee jumping, and cliff diving (sorry mom).

I am excited to continue this adventure with the MSKW team and to provide an aggressive, efficient, and tailored defense for all my clients.

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Robert Mummert

Partner

Robert has over 11 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.  He has extensive trial experience and has obtained numerous favorable decisions for clients.  However, he believes the best claim defense starts before one is filed.  He works closely with employers on instituting “best practices” to position future claims for the strongest defense achievable and educates on pitfalls in the California Labor Code.

Robert graduated valedictorian of his class at Western State College of Law in Fullerton, California.  During law school he served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Nancy Wieben-Stock and was published by Law Review.  He received his bachelor’s degree from University of California, Riverside in Political Science/Administrative Studies. 

When not working, Robert enjoys spending time with his family—his beautiful wife, Megan, two sons, and their mischievous cat, Nightwish.  Robert’s hobbies include learning to cook, hiking, and lawn maintenance (AKA golf). 

       Tel: 714-414-7583

  rmummert@mskwlaw.com

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Rommel J. Rosales

Senior Attorney

       Tel: 714-951-2158

  rrosales@mskwlaw.com

Rommel brings with him several years of workers’ compensation defense experience to the MSKW family.  Since 2014, Rommel has been aggressively handling the defense of workers’ compensation claims on behalf of insurance companies, third-party administrators, self-insureds, and employers.  Rommel has been successful in all stages of the defense of workers’ compensation claims.  One of Rommel’s proudest achievements was obtaining a take nothing at an AOE/COE Trial, saving his client from paying any expenses for continued discovery and litigation.  Rommel prides himself on providing effective, thorough, and timely communications, information, legal advice, and analysis to his clients.

 

Rommel obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine in Political Science and graduated with honors.  Also, Rommel received his Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law with an emphasis in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution.  While at Chapman, Rommel was a member of the Appellate Moot Court Honor Board and competed in the UCLA Cybercrime Competition in 2013.  Also, Rommel was heavily involved in the law school’s Mediation Clinic, where he mediated various matters, including civil harassment restraining order cases, insurance and creditor-debtor claims, personal injury cases, unlawful detainers, contract disputes, and trial de novo cases.

 

When he’s not working, Rommel devotes his time to his amazing wife, Adi, their daughter, Amelia and their newborn son, August.  Rommel also enjoys watching basketball and football, playing the guitar and piano, working out, and traveling.  Some of Rommel’s guilty pleasures include hanging out at Disneyland with his family, binge watching Friends and How I Met Your Mother, and indulging in donuts and pies.

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Alan Sagherian

Senior Attorney

       Tel: 657-400-6285

  asagherian@mskwlaw.com

We all have ups and downs, but I think that a fresh perspective can really minimize the downs and maximize the ups, and I try to bring that positivity to the workplace.  Just because we call it “work” does not mean that it must be work. 

 

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, where I graduated from UCLA with a degree in History for my undergraduate education before graduating from Loyola Law School.

I have been defending Workers’ Compensation claims since 2011, and I instantly felt that the industry was a good fit for my personality and willingness to work with others.  Frequently the most effective defense of a claim will rely on relationships between attorneys, Judges, secretaries, really everyone involved in a case, and I have used my irresistible charm to effectuate results for my clients, from quick closures to aggressive litigation, where warranted. 

 

I have spent a significant amount of time defending complicated continuous trauma claims with multiple employers and carriers, which has resulted in keen analytical skills for those types of claims, and increased scrutiny for more straightforward claims. 

 

I believe that balance and perspective are critical aspects for a successful existence, both inside and outside the office.  To that end, I spend a lot of my free time playing guitar, trying to live out my dreams of being a heavy metal superstar (albeit in a part-time capacity).  Other than that, I take advantage of the amazing Southern California climate by getting to the beach as often as possible in the summer, and going snowboarding as often as possible in the winter.  

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Katie Rooney

      Managing Attorney

             San Diego

Katie’s been a fixture on the work comp scene since 2004 providing defenses to various clients including professional sports teams, TPAs and school districts. After managing an Orange County office for three years,  she will be heading back to her home board in San Diego.

In her spare time, she enjoys daily beach walks with her yellow lab Carmine, and staying local to the Encinitas beach community with her boyfriend and their three dogs.

She’s been known to dabble in the occasional endurance event, competing in numerous marathons, half marathons, and triathlons including Ironman.

When not beaching, exercising or hanging out with the dogs, you’ll usually catch Katie with a book in hand and an ever-growing Amazon book list.

       Tel: 714-717-0213

  krooney@mskwlaw.com

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Felicia Flahive

Senior Attorney

     Tel: 714-230-5386

  fflahive@mskwlaw.com

Felicia L. Flahive is a senior attorney at MSKW. Prior to exclusively practicing in the field of workers’ compensation, she practiced civil litigation defense. Her legal experience has made her well versed in all stages of litigation and case management. She now handles all aspects of workers’ compensation defense litigation, representing insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers. Felicia prides herself on punctual and efficient communication with clients in order to resolve cases expeditiously.

 

Felicia graduated from California State University of Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from New England School of Law where she graduated at the top of her class and served as an executive editor of the New England Law Review. 

 

Outside of work, Felicia enjoys playing tennis, listening to music, and traveling with her husband, Ryan. She is passionate about exploring new countries and immersing herself in the various cultures.

Eraclis Pelargos

Associate Attorney

Eraclis has over eight years of workers compensation defense experience and successfully litigates both case-in-chief and lien claims from case commencement through trial. Eraclis has experience managing a large caseload and has been recognized among clients for his high closure rate. Prior to joining the MSKW family, Eraclis obtained his B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and his J.D. from Albany Law School in New York. While at UCLA, he was involved with the Pre-Law Society and the Hellenic-American Student Organization and received the Jim Papangelin Memorial Scholarship Award.

 

Outside of the office, Eraclis enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristin, and traveling the globe. If he is not traveling, he enjoys playing basketball and spending time with friends and family. 

     Tel: 714-280-3562

  epelargos@mskwlaw.com

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Jon has over a decade of experience as an attorney handling all aspects of the defense of workers' compensation claims. Jon's well-rounded experience includes defense of insurance companies, self-insured employers, TPAs, staffing agencies, PEOs, and CIGA. Jon has successfully litigated the full spectrum of claims to trial and on appeal, including post-termination claims, permanent and total disability claims, high value liens and cost petitions, and contribution claims at arbitration. 

 

When not working, Jon and his wife love to travel, spend time with friends and family, and take their dog paddle boarding. 

Jon Gower

Senior Attorney

     Tel: 714-890-2045

  jgower@mskwlaw.com

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Christine Vu

Associate Attorney

Christine Vu is an associate attorney at MSKW, rigorously representing self-insured employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in all aspects of workers' compensation defense. Christine prides herself on effective communication and maintaining positive rapport with all parties involved in litigation, in order to efficiently and expeditiously bring her matters to closure. As a defense attorney, client satisfaction is her utmost highest priority. 

 

Prior to joining MSKW, Christine attended Chapman University School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctor degree with an emphasis on criminal litigation.

 

In her free time, Christine enjoys traveling, hot yoga, and spending time with her corgis.

     Tel: 714-831-9915

    cvu@mskwlaw.com

Christin Allen
Michael Misa
Martin Stefen
Matt Koller
Teresa Ward
Adam Lee
Kristen Shapiro
Pegah Taghdiri
Robert Mummert
Rommel J. Rosales
Alan Sagherian
Katie Rooney
Felicia Flahive
Eraclis Pelargos
Jon Gower
Christine Vu
Christin Allen

Senior Attorney

I am very proud to be a part of MSKW.  I have been practicing Workers Compensation defense for nearly 20 years.  I have been fortunate to work in both very small, and very large firms, and represent a variety of clients.  I have represented public entities and self-insureds, as well as insurance carriers and TPAs.  I have always loved the field of Worker's Compensation because so much can be accomplished with a phone call.  Whether it is a  settlement, or a single issue resolution, I always strive to get a great result while minimizing the need for lengthy litigation.

 

I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, with a degree in Political Science, then went to University fo LaVerne and earned a Paralegal Certificate, and finally to Western State University College of Law for my J.D.  I worked full time in retail and in government while going through school, so I understand the value of effective time management and focus.

 

I am fortunate to get to spend my free time with my husband, Erik, my three cats, and my family, who are all nearby.  I love to attend concerts, go to coffee shops, and travel the United States (Mt. Rushmore with my Dad, and Colonial Williamsburg were two of my favorties).   Anyone who has known me for more than 5 minutes will also know that I have a special passion for the best band to have ever existed, Duran Duran.  

     Tel: 818-821-5898

    callen@mskwlaw.com

Subrogation

   SUBROGATION ATTORNEYS   

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Christopher J. Capalbo

Subrogation Managing Partner

     Tel: 619-302-1738

  capalbo@mskwlaw.com

Proud and honored to join MSKW as Subrogation Managing Partner, Christopher J. Capalbo,  Esq. started the subrogation litigation department. Mr. Capalbo’s passion for civil litigation and recovery and drive for excellence was a perfect match for MSKW’s proven reputation for defending its clients.  

 

Mr. Capalbo made the journey to San Diego from New Jersey in 1999 and never looked back; though he loves to visit his East coast family and friends as often as possible. He graduated from USD Law School focusing on trial advocacy. He worked for the San Diego District Attorney's office and spent hundreds of hours in the courtroom honing his litigation skills. Later, he was blessed with the opportunity to become a subrogation attorney and was quickly made partner at his first firm. He grew that subrogation department from one to five attorneys and expanded his reach to the entire state. 

 

Mr. Capalbo is very active in the subrogation legal community. He was editor of Subrogator magazine and is a presenter at National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) events and author of numerous articles on recovery-related issues.  

 

Outside of work, Mr. Capalbo is a family guy at heart. Wherever his family takes him, he goes.  The beach, volleyball courts, Palm Springs, gymnastics meets or surprise random trips to Juneau, Alaska. He’s down for it all.

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Kelsey Mezzanatto Daniel

Senior Subrogation Associate

     Tel: 909-289-0317

  kdaniel@mskwlaw.com

I was introduced to the world of subrogation about ten years ago. Since then, I have gained the experience to handle all facets of a case from inception of the claim through trial. Taking on a caseload in workers’ compensation defense litigation has allowed me to learn and take into consideration all aspects of the claim when forming a subrogation plan of action to maximize the overall outcome for our clients.

 

Matching experience, with open lines of communication, respect and responsiveness, creates a team dynamic that habitually produces optimal results.  I love what I do, and I am honored to be part of the experienced team bringing subrogation to MSKW.

When I am not hard at work, I’m hard at play. I enjoy being outdoors and you will likely find me at the beach or vacationing with my husband Erik, daughter Everett and pup Kobe. Family is my foundation. Convincing myself I can get through another workout and unrealistic dreams of being a scratch golfer may lead you to find me at the gym or on the course. A work-life balance keeps me fresh and ready to take on any challenge in life or at work.

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Katherine J. Hanson

Subrogation Associate

     Tel: 714-951-5879

  khanson@mskwlaw.com

Katie is an Associate Attorney in the Subrogation Department here at MSKW. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento, where she externed with the Sacramento Superior Court, joined the Phi Kappa Phi Honors society, hosted her own DJ show at KSSU, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Art in Philosophy, minor in Economics.  After a short stint stage-managing for the community college theatre in North Highlands, California, Katie attended the University of San Diego School of Law.  Katie began her work in insurance subrogation in the late summer of 2017, after studying abroad in both Paris and London.  In the same year, Katie joined the San Diego Law Review, where she eventually became Lead Articles Editor.

 

After graduating law school and passing the California Bar, Katie returned to her love of subrogation.  Katie advocates for her clients thoroughly, thoughtfully, and persistently.  She believes that regular and open communication with clients and insureds, coupled with well-grounded liability analysis, leads to the best subrogation results.

 

In her free time, Katie enjoys attending theatrical performances and concerts, seeing the latest movies, hiking with her fiancé, taking her dog Jet for walks, cuddling with her cat Kara, performing yoga, and playing video games with friends. 

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Katherine J. Hanson
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