Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Workers' Compensation Defense for Employers in California
Sacks Law Group, APC has been a trusted leader in workers' compensation defense for over 40 years, specializing in protecting California employers from fraudulent and frivolous claims. Our attorneys are certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, demonstrating deep expertise in employer defense. We provide assertive representation for insurance companies and employers, handling all aspects of workers' compensation cases including fraud defense, appeals, and compliance counseling. Our firm prioritizes prompt communication, returning client calls the same day and providing detailed post-deposition summaries. With a reputation built on excellence and integrity, we serve both in-state and out-of-state employers, offering tailored strategies to resolve complex legal challenges.Our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized attorneys who have authored industry publications and trained professionals in workers' compensation law. We combine decades of experience with a client-focused approach to deliver cost-effective, results-driven legal solutions. Our practice extends to multi-state operations, ensuring compliance with evolving labor regulations while defending employers against discrimination claims and serious misconduct allegations. Through proactive counseling and aggressive litigation, we help businesses navigate the complexities of workers' compensation systems. Our commitment to quality has earned recognition from legal peers and long-term client trust.
Services
Workers Compensation Defense
Fraud Defense
Uninsured Employer Defense
Compliance Counseling
Appeals Representation
Discrimination Claims Defense
Risk Management
Subrogation Cases
Multi-State Compliance
Serious Misconduct Defense
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience defending California employers.
- Our attorneys are certified specialists in workers' compensation law.
- We authored the definitive guide on uninsured employer defense.
- We provide same-day response to client inquiries.
- Our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized attorneys.
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Expert defense
Strong credentials
Prompt service
Written the book
Respect from peers
Services
Workers Compensation Defense
We provide comprehensive legal defense for employers facing workers' compensation claims. Our attorneys specialize in protecting businesses from fraudulent claims, discrimination lawsuits, and regulatory violations. With decades of experience, we deliver strategic solutions for both insured and self-insured employers across California.
Uninsured Employer Defense
Our firm specializes in defending uninsured employers against workers' compensation claims. We employ proven strategies to combat fraudulent allegations while ensuring compliance with evolving labor laws. Our attorneys have written industry-leading publications on this specialized area of legal practice.
Compliance Counseling
We offer proactive counseling to help employers maintain compliance with California's complex workers' compensation regulations. Our services include policy development, employee training, and risk assessment strategies to prevent claims and minimize legal exposure for businesses.
Appeals Representation
Our attorneys handle workers' compensation appeals for employers seeking favorable outcomes. We combine deep legal knowledge with courtroom experience to challenge unjust rulings and protect employer interests throughout the appellate process.
Multi-State Compliance
We assist businesses operating across state lines with workers' compensation compliance. Our services include policy harmonization, cross-state regulatory analysis, and tailored compliance strategies for employers with multi-state operations.
People
Zachary H. Sacks
Attorney
Zachary Sacks is a certified workers' compensation specialist with over 40 years of experience. Recognized as 2018 Southern California Lawyer of the Year, he provides strategic legal defense while maintaining active involvement in case management and client communication.
Igor J. Kleyman
Attorney
Igor Kleyman is a Super Lawyers-recognized attorney specializing in employer defense. He contributes to legal education through training programs and written publications on workers' compensation law and compliance strategies.
David L. Howton
Attorney
David Howton focuses on complex workers' compensation cases, including fraud defense and multi-state compliance. He combines legal expertise with practical solutions to protect employer interests in litigation and regulatory matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize exclusively in workers' compensation defense for employers, including fraud cases, uninsured employer defense, and compliance counseling.
Do you handle cases outside California?
While based in California, we represent employers and insurance carriers in multi-state operations, ensuring compliance with various jurisdictions' workers' compensation requirements.
How do you handle urgent client needs?
We provide same-day responses to client inquiries and offer alternate contact numbers for after-hours communication with attorneys and staff.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience, including Super Lawyers recognition and certification by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Do you offer preventive legal services?
Yes, we provide proactive compliance counseling to help employers avoid claims through policy development, employee training, and risk assessment strategies.
How do you handle workers' compensation fraud cases?
We employ specialized strategies to combat fraudulent claims, including evidence gathering, expert witness coordination, and aggressive litigation to protect employer interests.
