William Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in the Inland Empire in Southern California. Mr. Hong is an associate attorney with the law firm Coleman, Chavez & Associates. His primary concentration is in workers’ compensation law.

Prior to joining Coleman, Chavez & Associates, Mr. Hong represented a range of clients in matters involving workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation including personal injury. He has represented insured and uninsured employers, as well as, major third-party administrators in workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Hong has also represented insolvent debtors and secured lenders in both simple and complex bankruptcy matters.

Mr. Hong obtained his Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science and History in 2004. He continued on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009. He was admitted to practice law within the state of California since December of 2009. He is also admitted to practice in all California Federal District Courts.

During his matriculation at the New England School of Law, Mr. Hong has interned and clerked with judges in Suffolk County Superior Court as well as for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office with their Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Unit.

Mr. Hong resides in downtown Los Angeles. Outside of work he enjoys running, watching basketball games, trying out new restaurants , spending time with family and friends, and watching 80’s and 90’s movies obsessively.

E-mail: whong@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9088
Cell: (951) 333-4644

Amar Chauhan was born in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley. He studied Criminology, Law and Society at the University of California, Irvine where he was on the Dean’s List for Excellence in Academics. While in college, Mr. Chauhan was a communications coordinator for The Center for Women and Men and acted as a campus liaison conducting workshops in gender equity, women’s issues, and equality. He served as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Social Ecology. He was also a Resident Advisor mediating student conflicts, enforcing campus policy, and providing guidance to underclassmen. He received his Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in law as well as a minor in Business Management in 2003.

Thereafter, he obtained his Juris Doctorate at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2006. During Law School, he worked as a research assistant in Civil Procedure. He had a Judicial Externship in the Los Angeles Superior Court of the Honorable J. Richard Wolfe. He also had a Legal Internship with one of the largest mortgage lenders in the country in their Litigation and Bankruptcy Departments. Mr. Chauhan has dedicated his entire career to Workers’ Compensation Defense Law and has been practicing since graduating law school.

He brings over ten years of experience in the field to Coleman, Chavez & Associates emphasizing accessibility, prompt and effective client communication and settlement negotiations. He has litigated all areas of workers’ compensation including subrogation, serious and willful claims and Labor Code Section 132a claims. Mr. Chauhan has represented self-insured corporations, third-party administrators, major insurance carriers and governmental entities.

In his off-time, he enjoys watching basketball, soccer and baseball and taking road trips in the Jeep with his wife, two children and their Labradoodle, Astro.

E-mail: achauhan@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 751-5737
Cell: (818) 312-7261

J. Scott Ferris was born in Maryland but was raised in the San Fernando Valley, where he currently resides with his wife and family. He graduated with honors from University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He then received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Southwestern University and became a member of the California State Bar in 1999.

Mr. Ferris has litigated and tried criminal, civil and workers compensation claims. He has defended against 132(a) claims and serious and willful misconduct allegations. He has developed methods of litigating both workers compensation claims and subrogation actions concurrently to not only save the client money on having to pay for two attorneys for such litigation, but also enabling the client to obtain reimbursement for benefits paid while closing the workers compensation matter.

Mr. Ferris has worked at prestigious law firms throughout his career where he has represented insurance companies, self-insured employers, cities, counties, hospitals, and school districts. He has worked throughout the Southern California workers compensation appeals boards and is familiar with all aspects of the various workers compensation appeals boards and judges.

While away from work, Mr. Ferris can be found coaching his kids’ teams, reading, and cooking for his family.

E-mail: sferris@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 232-7805
Cell: (818) 516-6628

Following matriculation from the University of California, San Diego, Laura Murcott began her career as a workers’ compensation claims professional at Fremont Compensation and subsequently Employers Compensation where she eventually specialized in complex industrial claims. Concurrent with her time as a claims professional, Ms. Murcott joined the Air National Guard component of the United States Air Force, ultimately becoming a rated officer and C-130E Navigator, serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. After completion of military service and following the arrival of her children, she set her sights on law school, graduating with honors from Glendale University College of Law in 2016.

Prior to joining Coleman & Chavez, Ms. Murcott began her litigation career at a workers’ compensation defense firm representing the interests of various insurance carriers and their clients throughout Southern California. As a result of her prior experience, she is acutely aware of her clients’ expectations for vigorous and cost-effective representation and seeks to deliver the same through expertly calibrated discovery methods and aggressive representation.

In her spare time, Ms. Murcott enjoys hiking, camping and exploring with her children.

E-mail: lmurcott@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9085
Cell: (818) 471-2178

Andrea Navarro’s experience and expertise is in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense of insurance carriers and self-insured employers. She litigates claims from inception to closure, including Expedited Hearings, Trial, and Arbitration.

Prior to practicing in the field of workers’ compensation, Ms. Navarro developed a background in civil litigation while working for employment law firms. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Navarro participated in pro bono legal clinics with the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice and the Los Angeles Superior Court Default Assistance Program as well as clean water advocacy organizations such as Santa Monica Baykeeper and Orange County Coastkeeper.

During law school, Ms. Navarro was a Center for International and Comparative Law Fellow, interned at LPS Abogados, a law office in Santander, Spain, and studied at L'Université de Toulouse in Toulouse, France. Additionally, she was a member of the Moot Court Honors Board and participated in various state and national moot court competitions, including the Annual Student Environmental Negations Competition and the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition. Most notably, she earned several CALI Awards, received the Dean’s Citation Award at commencement, and acted as her school’s Student Bar Association Vice-President, serving as the Philanthropy Chairperson by organizing monthly fundraisers to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Proficient in Spanish, Ms. Navarro minored in Spanish literature and language studies and studied political science at La Universidad de Complutense in Madrid, Spain, for an academic year as an undergraduate at the University of California, Irvine.

Ms. Navarro grew up in Los Angeles. She enjoys eating, reading, and traveling her way through life. She works in the Encino offce and handles appearances throughout Southern California.

E-mail: anavarro@cca-law.com
Phone: (323) 741-1456
Cell: (323) 741-1456

Julio C. Salazar was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from UCLA in 1997 with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Upon graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from UCLA ROTC, Mr. Salazar became a commissioned an officer for the United States Army. Mr. Salazar received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Loyola La School in 2000. Mr. Salazar became a member of the State Bar of California in 2008. He then served four years active duty in the Army Judge Advocate General Corps where he provided legal assistance to soldiers and commanders and was a part time military magistrate.

Prior to working for Coleman Chavez & Associates, Mr. Salazar gained valuable experience working for one of California’s largest workers’ compensation defense law firms where he represented insurance carries, self-insured employers, school districts, counties, and municipalities and TPAs in all aspects of workers compensation to include Labor Code Section 132a and Serious and Willful Petitions. Mr. Salazar also has extensive experience with subrogation in the field of workers compensation and is familiar will all aspects of this litigation. Mr. Salazar has over 17 years’ experience as a workers compensation defense attorney.

While away from work, Mr. Salazar can be found reading an interesting military history book, walking his pet Husky Loki, catching a Dodgers game, or spending time with his family.

E-mail: jsalazar@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 232-7284
Cell: (818) 472-0273

Kenton Trigger was raised in Loomis, California – a small town located in the foothills near Sacramento. He attended California State University of Chico where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with an option in Legal Studies in 2009. In 2014, Mr. Trigger graduated with Distinction from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Business Law. While at McGeorge, Mr. Trigger volunteered at both the Housing Mediation and Bankruptcy Clinics where he mediated disputes between tenants and landlords and assisted the local community in their bankruptcy proceedings. He was also a staff writer and ultimately a became Comment Editor for the McGeorge Law Review.

Since graduating law school, Mr. Trigger has been focused solely on the practice of workers’ compensation law. He has worked for successful defense firms in both northern and southern California, giving him exposure and litigation experience at Workers’ Compensation Appeals Boards throughout the state. Prior to joining Coleman Chavez & Associates, Mr. Trigger ran a successful Applicant’s practice giving him a unique perspective and ability to anticipate issues and bring claims to a quick resolution.

While working defense, Mr. Trigger has handled a variety of issues, from settlement negotiations to trials, and has represented a wide variety of self-insured employers, public entities, insurers, and third-party administrators throughout California. He strongly believes that communication and actively listening to the client’s needs are imperative for a quick resolution. Above all, he believes all claims are defensible.

When away from work, Mr. Trigger enjoys spending time with his wife, who is a Physician Assistant for an Urgent Care and Family Practice. He has two dogs and cats and enjoys traveling, golf, and reality TV.

E-mail: ktrigger@cca-law.com
Phone: (657) 245-2007
Cell: (916) 759-7981

Nune Arutyunyan was born in Armenia and raised in New York and California. She is fluent in Armenian and Russian. She earned her bachelors degree in Business Law from California State of Northridge.

In 2015, Ms. Arutyunyan began working as case manager and digital marketing manager at a personal injury, employment, and business litigation law firm. While working full time, Ms. Arutyunyan attended the University of West Los Angeles School of Law part-time, in the evening. During her law school career, Ms. Arutyunyan earned the Witkin Award of Academic Excellence in Evidence and Wills and Trusts. She was student mentor in Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Wills and Trusts. Ms. Arutyunyan graduated law school in May 2021 and became a member of the California State Bar in November of 2021.

Ms. Arutyunyan has a twin sister. She competed in Cross Country, Track and Field and threw javelin at the collegiate level. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, going on adventures with her husband and their Labrador, Bella and Armenian Gampr, Lion-Bear, and spending time with friends and friends.

E-mail: narutyunyan@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 751-5740
Cell: (818) 334-7738

Anahit Keshishian was born in Glendale, California. In 20171 she graduated from University of California, Irvine where she double majored and received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Anthropology. She earned recognition on the Dean's Honor List four years in a row and graduated Cum Laude. Anahit was an active member of the Pi Omicron chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science society. In 2020, she moved on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. There, she was an active member of the Criminal law Society.

Ms. Keshishian has been practicing Worker's Compensation law since her admittance to the Bar in January 2020. She also regularly volunteers with Armenia Fund to help displaced families and children in her homeland.

When away from work, Ms. Keshishian enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as welt as traveling and experiencing different cultural cuisines. She has a love for music, the beach, and a good book.

E-mail: akeshishian@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 301-5752
Cell: (818) 454-3331

Danielle Paloyo was born in Manila, Philippines and was raised in Santa Clarita, California. As a Filipino native, she speaks fluent Tagalog.

Ms. Paloyo graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara a year early in 2012 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with a minor in Education and Applied Psychology.

After taking a gap year, Ms. Paloyo attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. During law school, she clerked for the Honorable Judge Hayden Zacky at the San Fernando Superior Court and was a legal advocate at Southwestern Law School's Immigration Law Clinic and Children's Rights Clinic.

Since being admitted to the State Bar of California, Ms. Paloyo's primary focus has been workers' compensation defense litigation. Though this experience, she has represented insurance companies, third party administrators, and public entities at various Workers' Compensation Appeals Boards in Southern California at all different stages of their claim.

Outside of work, Ms. Paloyo enjoys spending time with her fiancé, four cats, and two Guinea pigs. She loves eating good food, spending time with friends, traveling, watching movies, and playing video games.

E-mail: dpaloyo@cca-law.com
Phone: (747) 215-9346
Cell: (323) 524-8940

Fernando Lujan is an experienced workers' compensation hearing representative in the Los Angeles area. With over 10 years of experience, he has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of workers' compensation.

Fernando's ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently makes him an excellent communicator. He is also passionate about his work and is dedicated to providing the best possible representation.

In his spare time, Fernando enjoys traveling, staying active, and engaging in outdoor activities, including golfing.

E-mail: flujan@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 669-2171
Cell: (562) 392-2186

Richard Chavez was born in Laguna Beach, California. He graduated from California State University at Sonoma in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. Mr. Chavez received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1999. While at McGeorge, he was admitted to the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society on May 15, 1998. Mr. Chavez was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999.

Mr. Chavez's practice areas include Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation Subrogation, Appellate, and Employment Counseling & Litigation.  He previously worked for Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler as a Partner and Associate.  He is now a founding partner of Coleman Chavez & Associates LLP.  Mr. Chavez has extensive experience representing employers in a full range of employment related issues, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, civil rights and unfair competition proceedings. Additionally, Mr. Chavez has represented public entities on civil rights claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.  He also has substantial experience in complex tort claims involving product liability and premise issues, industrial workplace injuries, and construction site accidents.

Currently, Mr. Chavez is a member of the Sacramento Bar Association, San Francisco Bar Association, The Hispanic National Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers of California, La Raza Lawyers of Sacramento, California State Bar Workers' Compensation Section, Sacramento County Bar Workers' Compensation Section, and the Valley Industrial Claims Association. In addition, Mr. Chavez occasionally speaks to businesses regarding employment related issues.

When away from work, Mr. Chavez enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, as well as golfing, tennis, baseball, and traveling.

E-mail: rchavez@cca-law.com
Phone: (916) 787-2312
Cell: (916) 607-3300

Jose Morales is a 2008 graduate of San Diego State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He continued on to Loyola Law School where he received his Juris Doctor in 2011. In 2011 Mr. Morales was admitted to practice law before the State of California, the Central District of California, and all administrative courts.

During law school Mr. Morales worked as a clerk first for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and then for the Orange County Public Defender’s Office. Thereafter Mr. Morales began practicing as an attorney and representing clients in mass tort litigation in both State and Federal Courts. He began his workers' compensation law practice in 2013 focusing solely on workers' compensation defense. Since that time he has represented insurance carriers, employers, third-party administrators, and Professional Employer Organizations in all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation.

In his spare time, Mr. Morales enjoys spending time with family, as well as traveling, camping, and hiking.

E-mail: jmorales@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9084
Cell: (805) 588-4906

J. Gabriel Amezcua grew up in Davis, California and graduated from UC Davis with a double major in History and Spanish. Mr. Amezcua continued his education at San Francisco State University, where he received a Master of Arts in History. Mr. Amezcua then moved to Southern California, where he attended Loyola Law School and received his Juris Doctor while serving as a research assistant, editor, and student mentor. Mr. Amezcua became a member of the State Bar of California in 2008.

Prior to working for Coleman Chavez & Associates, Mr. Amezcua gained invaluable experience working for one of California's largest workers' compensation defense law firms, where he represented insurance carriers, self-insured employers, school districts, counties, and municipalities, and TPAs in all aspects of workers' compensation defense. Mr Amezcua has over ten years of experience as a workers' compensation defense attorney.

When away from work, Mr. Amezcua and his wife can be found traveling with their dogs in tow, hanging out with their amazing family, or grabbing a bite and a pint at the local soccer pub.

E-mail: gamezcua@cca-law.com
Phone: (916) 787-2300
Cell: (626) 232-5657

Jacqueline A. Clemett is an associate attorney in the Los Angeles office of Coleman, Chavez & Associates, LLP.

Ms. Clemett graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1994. As a result of her studies, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and International Relations. During this time Ms. Clemett was distinguished with Summa Cum Laude designation. After completing her undergraduate degree, she enrolled at the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. In 1998, she completed her studies and was conferred a juris doctor degree while receiving Magna Cum Laude recognition.

During her legal education Ms. Clemett studied abroad at the Universitat de Salzburg in Salzburg, Austria. She also studied at La Universite de La Sorbonne in Paris, France.

Following school, Ms. Clemett was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1999 and thereafter began her legal practice. Since 1999 she has been practicing Workers’ Compensation law throughout the greater Los Angeles area. In that time she has gained valuable experience representing a wide variety of clients including self-insured employers, insurance companies and legally uninsured employers.

Ms. Clemett is considered an expert in her field, receiving a Certificate of Specialization in Workers’ Compensation designation from her peers and the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2005.

Ms. Clemett is fluent in the Spanish language and is conversationally proficient in the French language.

E-mail: jclemett@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9098
Cell: (714) 350-3112

Vanessa Coe was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She currently works in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

In 2010, Ms. Coe graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Ms. Coe received her Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2015.

During and after law school, Ms. Coe spent several years practicing Civil Litigation, where she obtained an extensive background in Labor and Employment law and litigated cases at all levels of State and Federal courts. She has experience in a wide range of employment disputes, ranging from discrimination, wrongful termination, as well as class action wage and hour cases.

Ms. Coe's employment law background allowed her to seamlessly transition into Workers’ Compensation. Prior to joining Coleman & Chavez, she worked for a defense firm representing the interests of multiple employers, insurance carriers and third-party administrators throughout the Southern California WCAB District Offices. Ms. Coe’s background allows her to thoughtfully and effectively analyze and assess the value of claims while avidly advocating for her clients' interests.

Ms. Coe is fluent in Spanish. When away from work, Ms. Coe enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

E-mail: vcoe@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9087
Cell: (310) 714-8292

Theresa Hardjadinata was born in Torrance, California but was raised in Cerritos, California. She graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and majors in Economics and Political Science in 2003. Upon graduation, she enrolled in the University of California, Davis School of Law, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. While at UC Davis, Ms. Hardjadinata was a member of University of California, Davis Law Review and spent a summer as a judicial extern for the Honorable Terry J. Hatter of the United States District Court in Los Angeles.

Ms. Hardjadinata spent several years in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense, including two years in-house in the Sempra Energy Litigation Department.

Prior to Coleman Chavez & Associates, LLP, she spent nine years at Peterson/Hardjadinata and Associates, Inc., practicing workers’ compensation defense and rising to partner within 5 years. Ms. Hardjadinata has experience in defending self-insurers and carriers in all aspects of workers compensation, including Petitions for 132a benefits, supplemental job displacement vouchers, contribution issues and liens.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exploring different cuisines, and rooting for the Los Angeles Angels.

E-mail: thardjadinata@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 310-8036
Cell: (714) 876-7426

David McDonald was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and emigrated to the United States in 1984.  He graduated from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1994 with dual Bachelors in Law & Society and Black Studies.  In 2002, Mr. McDonald received his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law.  While at Pepperdine he was a member of the Moot Court Board as well as the Interschool Honors Trial Team.  Mr. McDonald was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2006.

Mr. McDonald’s practice areas include Workers’ Compensation, Subrogation and Alternate Dispute Resolution.  Mr. McDonald began his legal career practicing all aspects of litigation from 2001 through 2008.  He worked as a Deputy District Attorney for Ventura County, where he practiced as a trial lawyer in criminal matters.  He began working in workers’ compensation defense in 2011.  Mr. McDonald is a member of the State Bar of California and of the United States District Court, Central District of California. 

Mr. McDonald volunteers for Jamaica Awareness Association of California, a community group benefitting medical and education programs in the United States and Jamaica.  He enjoys exercising, especially running, all types of music, and spending time with family and friends.

E-mail: dmcdonald@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9093
Cell: (323) 217-2381

Diana L Mejia is an associate attorney with Coleman Chavez & Associates LLP, where she practices Workers' Compensation defense. Prior to entering the field of Workers Compensation, Ms. Mejia worked in general civil and criminal litigation practice, which included but was not limited to construction defect, medical malpractice, personal injury, family law and estate planning. Ms. Mejia has been practicing Worker’s Compensation law since 2002, which includes all aspects of litigation including but not limited to development of litigation plans, drafting legal pleadings and motions, legal research, depositions of applicant’s and physicians, Labor Code Section 132(a) claims, Serious and Willful claims, uninsured employers, and some subrogation. She has also participated in hearings, conferences, arbitrations and trials. Her goal is to always provide the client with assertive and focus oriented representation that will lead to an advantageous resolution of the claim.

Ms. Mejia graduated cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Thereafter, she earned a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. While at the UCLA School of Law, Ms. Mejia participated in a summer internship with the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Hearings and Appeals in Washington D.C. where she assisted attorneys in matters involving the Crude Oil Refund Program, requests for department information through the Freedom of Information Act and security clearance cases. She also was an intern at the U.S. National Labor Relations Board in Los Angeles where she researched and drafted memorandum in labor law, including unfair labor practices, collective bargaining and union electoral practices. Ms. Mejia is fluent in Spanish.

Education: J.D., University of California, Los Angeles; 1997 | B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; 1994

Admissions: California State Courts | US District Court, Central District of California | U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | United States Supreme Court | United States Tax Court

E-mail: dmejia@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9094
Cell: (818) 631-0209

Faisal Moledina was born and raised in Torrance, California. He attended the University of California Santa Barbara, where he appeared on the Dean’s List and graduated with honors in 2009, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Media, & Cultural Studies as well as a minor in Art History. Mr. Moledina then continued on to Loyola Law School on a merit-based scholarship where he earned his Juris Doctorate in May 2015, graduating with Concentrations in Corporate and Intellectual Property Law.

During his legal education, he spent time studying abroad in Beijing, China, broadening his understanding of international judicial systems. Following graduation, Mr. Moledina worked in civil litigation in Santa Monica where he focused on business litigation and partnership disputes, drafting and filing motions and gaining invaluable litigation experience in the California Superior Courts.

Shortly thereafter, he transitioned to practicing workers’ compensation law throughout the state of California, vigorously representing and defending insurance carriers, self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and Professional Employer Organizations in all aspects of workers’ compensation law, including subrogation.

In his spare time, Mr. Moledina enjoys baseball, camping, cycling, and spending time with his family and pet Husky. He has traveled extensively, spending several months backpacking and traveling through South East Asia and Central America. Mr. Moledina speaks intermediate Spanish and Hindi.

E-mail: fmoledina@cca-law.com
Phone: (818) 751-5743
Cell: (310) 902-0307

Kelly Peterson was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. She moved to Southern California to pursue higher education; obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree, in Sociology with an Option in Law & Society, from California State University, Los Angeles in 2009. Mrs. Peterson went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 2012 and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2013. She is also admitted to practice in all California U.S. District Courts.

Mrs. Peterson is an associate attorney with the law firm Coleman, Chavez & Associates. Her primary concentration is in workers’ compensation law. Mrs. Peterson is well versed in all phases of case handling and is certified by the California State Bar as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist.

Prior to joining Coleman, Chavez & Associates, Mrs. Peterson represented injured workers throughout Southern California, from a large variety of industries in both the public and private sector, in all aspects of litigation before the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board. Her experience practicing on the applicant’s bar provides valuable insight which enables her to fully analyze each case and develop creative strategies to expedite resolution. Mrs. Peterson has also has experience in civil litigation defense.

Outside of work Mrs. Peterson enjoys traveling, exploring different cultures and cuisines, as well as spending time with her husband and two Cavapoo puppies, Oliver and Canelo.

E-mail: kpeterson@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 218-6268
Cell: (323) 244-7263

Nonna Stepanian has extensive experience in all aspects of workers‘ compensation law. She graduated summa cum laude from University of San Francisco with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Subsequently, she received her Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University Law School. She became a member of the California State Bar in 2002 and a member of the Arizona State Bar in 2008.

Ms. Stepanian started her workers’ compensation career at another leading state-wide law firm
in 2003. After a few years of break to raise her children, Ms. Stepanian gradually resumed full-time practice of defense workers’ compensation law. She has been representing many insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and employers in all aspects of workers’ compensation law and related matters.

Outside of work, Ms. Stepanian enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and their Portuguese Water Dog. Together, they do a lot of traveling, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

E-mail: nstepanian@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 672-2444
Cell: (424) 781-8107

Carissa Terry was born and raised in Moreno Valley California. She attended Metropolitan State University of Denver in Colorado. While there she played three years of NCAA Division II softball. She was on the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference All Academic Honor Roll and a NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete. She graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology, and a minor Political Science.

She completed her legal education at the University of La Verne College of Law. She was the Law Review Chief Managing Editor for two years. She also completed an internship at Inland Counties Legal Services in the consumer law department. She also received several CALI Awards for Excellence and was on the Dean’s List. She received her Juris Doctorate in 2021 with Cum Laude honors.

After becoming licensed with the California State Bar in 2021, she began her practice of Workers’ Compensation law. She has worked as a defense attorney for employers, insurers, and third-party administrators. She previously worked at a multi-state workers’ compensation defense firm before joining Coleman Chavez & Associates.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, watching sports, and trying new recipes.

E-mail: cterry@cca-law.com
Phone: (951) 368-9232
Cell: (951) 368-9232

Fernando Lujan is an experienced workers' compensation hearing representative in the Los Angeles area. With over 10 years of experience, he has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of workers' compensation.

Fernando's ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently makes him an excellent communicator. He is also passionate about his work and is dedicated to providing the best possible representation.

In his spare time, Fernando enjoys traveling, staying active, and engaging in outdoor activities, including golfing.

E-mail: flujan@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 669-2171
Cell: (562) 392-2186

Richard Chavez was born in Laguna Beach, California. He graduated from California State University at Sonoma in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. Mr. Chavez received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1999. While at McGeorge, he was admitted to the Roger J. Traynor Honor Society on May 15, 1998. Mr. Chavez was admitted to the California State Bar in 1999.

Mr. Chavez's practice areas include Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation Subrogation, Appellate, and Employment Counseling & Litigation.  He previously worked for Cuneo, Black, Ward & Missler as a Partner and Associate.  He is now a founding partner of Coleman Chavez & Associates LLP.  Mr. Chavez has extensive experience representing employers in a full range of employment related issues, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, civil rights and unfair competition proceedings. Additionally, Mr. Chavez has represented public entities on civil rights claims, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX.  He also has substantial experience in complex tort claims involving product liability and premise issues, industrial workplace injuries, and construction site accidents.

Currently, Mr. Chavez is a member of the Sacramento Bar Association, San Francisco Bar Association, The Hispanic National Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers of California, La Raza Lawyers of Sacramento, California State Bar Workers' Compensation Section, Sacramento County Bar Workers' Compensation Section, and the Valley Industrial Claims Association. In addition, Mr. Chavez occasionally speaks to businesses regarding employment related issues.

When away from work, Mr. Chavez enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, as well as golfing, tennis, baseball, and traveling.

E-mail: rchavez@cca-law.com
Phone: (916) 787-2312
Cell: (916) 607-3300

William Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea and was raised in the Inland Empire in Southern California. Mr. Hong is an associate attorney with the law firm Coleman, Chavez & Associates. His primary concentration is in workers’ compensation law.

Prior to joining Coleman, Chavez & Associates, Mr. Hong represented a range of clients in matters involving workers’ compensation, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation including personal injury. He has represented insured and uninsured employers, as well as, major third-party administrators in workers’ compensation defense. Mr. Hong has also represented insolvent debtors and secured lenders in both simple and complex bankruptcy matters.

Mr. Hong obtained his Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science and History in 2004. He continued on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts in 2009. He was admitted to practice law within the state of California since December of 2009. He is also admitted to practice in all California Federal District Courts.

During his matriculation at the New England School of Law, Mr. Hong has interned and clerked with judges in Suffolk County Superior Court as well as for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office with their Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Unit.

Mr. Hong resides in downtown Los Angeles. Outside of work he enjoys running, watching basketball games, trying out new restaurants , spending time with family and friends, and watching 80’s and 90’s movies obsessively.

E-mail: whong@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 395-9088
Cell: (951) 333-4644

Attorney Noelle Sage graduated from Chapman University in Orange California in 2007. During her coursework there she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish. Thereafter she attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego California graduating cum laude in 2010. Contemporaneously she obtained a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University, also 2010.

While in law school, Ms. Sage was a Notes Editor on the Thomas Jefferson Law Review Journal and co-authored an article on patent adjudication. She was also a judicial intern for the San Diego Superior Court.

Ms. Sage began her legal career practicing medical malpractice defense in San Diego, CA, where she represented physicians, registered nurses, hospitals and other health care providers in the defense of complex, multi-party claims before the Superior Court, California Court of Appeals, California Medical Board and private arbitrators.

Ms. Sage began working exclusively in workers’ compensation in 2013, representing insurance carriers, self-insured entities, third-party administrators and governmental entities in all aspects of litigation.

Ms. Sage was born, raised and currently lives and works in Orange County California. While away from the office, Ms. Sage enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her husband, son and daughter.

E-mail: nsage@cca-law.com
Phone: (657) 232-2979
Cell: (714) 742-0782

Darla Priscilla Gretzner grew up in the high desert; in the small town of Apple Valley, located in Southern California. Riding horses was her passion. She started riding at twelve years old and enjoyed competition as an Equestrian. Competition took a lot of preparation and dedication which would be essential to a career in law later in life.

Ms. Gretzner was raised by entrepreneur parents. Although not a lawyer himself, her dad was an admirer of the law and encouraged her to pursue a career that would bring independence. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from California State University, San Bernardino. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate in 2004 from the University of La Verne, College of Law, where she served on Law Review and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2005.

She began her career in civil litigation, which included will and trust contests, elder abuse cases, and probate contests. One of the highlights was taking a case to the California State Court of Appeals, and having the opinion published in 2011.

Eventually, Ms. Gretzner moved on to the worker's compensation field representing applicants and enjoying the challenges of the law. After a short period of time, Ms. Gretzner made her move to the defense side. She has been doing worker's compensation defense exclusively since 2013.

When not working, Ms. Gretzner enjoys spending time with her young daughter and husband. She continues with her love of horses. She also enjoys all outdoor sports and activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, boating, bicycling. Traveling is also a must.

E-mail: dgretzner@cca-law.com
Phone: (951) 368-9013
Cell: (909) 908-6579

Julie was born in Northern Kentucky. She moved to California while in middle school. She was the first person to participate in and complete the 3+3 program at the University of LaVerne and University of LaVerne College of Law. This program allowed her to complete her bachelor’s in business administration and her Juris Doctorate degrees in 6 years.

Julie has focused her career on the defense of employers and carriers in the field of Workers Compensation, Serious & Willful Misconduct and 132(a) claims. She has dabbled in Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense and volunteered as a Judge Pro Tem for traffic court.

Julie lives in Upland with her husband, dog, and turtle. While not at work she enjoys spending time with her 4 children and 6 grandkids.

Julie welcomes the opportunity to travel anytime she can. Her most memorable trip to date has been a cruise through the Baltic Sea.

E-mail: jsims@cca-law.com
Phone: (657) 279-7508
Cell: (951) 741-7882

Fernando Lujan is an experienced workers' compensation hearing representative in the Los Angeles area. With over 10 years of experience, he has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of workers' compensation.

Fernando's ability to speak both English and Spanish fluently makes him an excellent communicator. He is also passionate about his work and is dedicated to providing the best possible representation.

In his spare time, Fernando enjoys traveling, staying active, and engaging in outdoor activities, including golfing.

E-mail: flujan@cca-law.com
Phone: (213) 669-2171
Cell: (562) 392-2186