Posts by Roy Park
Roy Park

Managing Partner

Roy J. Park is an entrepreneur in addition to being an expert Workers’ Compensation attorney. Roy aligns his thinking and his firm’s processes to the long term goals of his clients, rather than focusing on immediate gains to his firm.

Roy’s business oriented approach to his practice is a result of his years of entrepreneurial work prior to becoming an attorney. Even as a child, Roy was a natural entrepreneur. Once he started receiving an allowance, he quickly learned he could triple his money by buying candy at the grocery store and reselling it at three times the price on the playground. Throughout his educational years he worked in a wide variety of small business jobs, doing everything from cleaning pools to repairing televisions.

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Jason Guenthart

Senior Partner

As a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law; Jason approaches his practice with expertise, along with his valuable educational background in biology and physiology, as well as his practical experience as a former claim’s adjuster. Jason attended the University of California at Davis for his undergraduate degree where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with emphases in Neurobiology and Physiology. Jason received his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law with the high distinction of being a Traynor Honor Society member.

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Patrick Van

Partner - Orange County

Patrick Van attended the University of California, Riverside on the pre-med track and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. He went on to attend Western State College of Law where he graduated with honors. While in law school, Patrick clerked at the West Justice Center, was Lead Articles Editor on Law Review, was a Dean’s Circle Member, and received several Witkin Awards. Patrick credits his academic successes to his extraordinary work ethic. Because of this combination of medical understanding and devotion to the work, Patrick is a most valued player on our team and an essential asset to his clients.

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Samantha Burwell

Partner - Bay Area

Samantha was born and raised a proud Oregonian who received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a minor in Spanish from the University of Oregon. At age 21, she made her way to San Diego to attend California Western School of Law. By 23, Samantha was admitted to the California State Bar and started her career in Criminal Defense as a Public Defender. She has worked with a multitude of clientele since then.

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Stephanie Goodson

Partner - Los Angeles

Stephanie Goodson is an accomplished workers' compensation defense attorney with a proven track record of success. With over a decade of experience in the field, she has earned a reputation as a formidable litigator and a trusted advisor to her clients. Stephanie's career accolades speak to her dedication to her craft and her commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.  

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Jessica Chow

Partner - Los Angeles

Jessica was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area.  She attended the University of California Los Angeles (Go Bruins!), with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in Political Science. She then spent a year in the Washington D.C. area, working as an assistant for a law firm specializing in capital criminal cases, class action cases, and business litigation, which was her first introduction to law. She moved back to Southern California and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from University of La Verne, College of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude

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Patrick Carden

Senior Associate - Sacramento

Patrick brings a zealous spirit to the firm stemming from his years of playing competitive sports.  Patrick is a Sacramento native and attended California State University, Sacramento where he was a member of the men’s soccer team and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.   

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Judale Usher

Senior Associate - Los Angeles

Judale Usher was born and raised in Belize Central America and moved to the United States as an adolescent. Mr. Usher attended the University of California Los Angeles where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He has a background in education working as a teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District. After deciding on a legal career, Mr. Usher worked full time as a workers’ compensation research clerk while attending Southwestern Law School in the evenings.

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Stephanie Barrios

Associate - Los Angeles

Stephanie Barrios, originally from Pennsylvania, relocated to California to pursue her academic and professional aspirations. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Northridge, followed by her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles.  After passing the bar, Stephanie began her legal career in employment law, specializing in issues such as FEHA claims and California Labor Code violations.

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Rena Derartinian

Senior Associate - Los Angeles

Born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, Rena has always demonstrated a commitment to excellence, graduating with the highest grades and achieving first place in her city’s baccalaureate. She pursued her legal education at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Law, and spent two years training as a junior attorney. During this time, she gained invaluable experience working alongside senior attorneys on diverse cases, including criminal, civil, and real estate matters. It was through working on workers’ compensation cases that she discovered her passion, building a solid reputation for her investigative skills and strategic approach to case management. Her ability to earn the trust of employers and claims administrators has allowed her to forge strong, lasting relationships in her field. 

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Shelby Banks

Associate - Los Angeles

Shelby Banks was born and raised in Covina, CA. She graduated cum laude from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Law & Society. Excited to work towards becoming an attorney as soon as possible, Shelby went straight from her undergraduate to law school, where she graduated from Southwestern Law School's SCALE Two-Year Accelerated Program. During law school, Shelby completed an externship in Workers' Compensation Defense.

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