var selectedIndex = 0; var param = window.location.search.substr(1).split("&"); var srcstring, key; var selectedID = param[0].substr(4); var scriptName = ""; var selectedBio; function Bio(m_id, m_name, m_category, m_title, m_specialties, m_associations, m_education, m_description){ this.id = m_id; this.name = m_name; this.category = m_category; this.title = m_title; this.specialties = m_specialties; this.associations = m_associations; this.education = m_education; this.description = m_description; } var bios = new Array; var description = ""; description = "Brian Dreyfus is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax "; description += "specializing in the defense of workers' compensation claims and other "; description += "employment law related issues. He is an experienced advocate and has "; description += "successfully litigated various and complex cases before the Workers' Compensation "; description += "Appeals Board and other Courts in the State of California. Brian's past experience "; description += "includes work as an advocate in the Children's Court, as well as the foster care system. "; description += "

"; description += "Brian is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University and obtained his Juris "; description += "Doctorate degree from Whittier College School of Law. He is a member of the "; description += "State Bar of California and is an active member of the California Workers' "; description += "Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association. He is admitted to practice before "; description += "the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court-Central "; description += "District of California. "; description += "

"; description += "In his leisure time Brian enjoys traveling, sports and a good game of poker."; description += "

"; bios[0] = new Bio(BIO_DREYFUS, "Brian Dreyfus", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Loyola Marymount University; Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier College School of Law", description); description = "John D. Young is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska and Wax specializing in all aspects of workers’ "; description += "compensation litigation from case inception through trial and appeal."; description += "

"; description += "John is a graduate of University California, San Diego, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in "; description += "Political Science with a minor in History. He is a graduate of the Southwestern University School of "; description += "Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 1985."; description += "

"; description += "From 1994 to 1998, John was a judge at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, Los Angeles, hearing more "; description += "than 400 cases and responding to more than 96 Petitions for Reconsideration. Ninety-six per cent of John’s "; description += "decisions were upheld by the WCAB on appeal. "; description += "

"; description += "John’s pastimes include reading history books, hiking, and playing Madden Football on PlayStation 2."; bios[1] = new Bio(BIO_YOUNG, "John D. Young", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University California, San Diego; Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law", description); description = "Lawrence Y. Kao joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax as a Sr. Associate in May of 2005. Larry’s emphasis is the "; description += "defense of workers’ compensation claims, claimed violations of L.C. Section 132(a) and Serious & "; description += "Willful Misconduct claims."; description += "

"; description += "Larry graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He earned his Juris "; description += "Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School. Larry is a member of the State Bar of California and Alaska "; description += "and is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "Larry’s past experience includes prosecuting criminal matters as an Assistant District Attorney for the "; description += "State of Alaska from 1999 to 2000 and civil and criminal litigation as an associate attorney in Fairbanks "; description += "through 2002."; description += "

"; description += "In his leisure time Larry enjoys photographing wildlife and the Northern Lights.

"; bios[2] = new Bio(BIO_KAO, "Lawrence Y. Kao", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers’ Compensation.", "State Bar of California and Alaska; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University California, Los Angeles; Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School", description); description = "Russell Ching, a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, specializes in litigating workers’ compensation claims on behalf of insurance carriers and self-insured employers. Russ worked within insurance companies as a claims examiner and has first hand knowledge of claims handling."; description += "

"; description += "Russ is a graduate of the University of Hawaii, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary English Education. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne College of Law in Los Angeles, California."; description += "

"; description += "From 1999-2000 Russ volunteered as a victims’ advocate at the Neighborhood Legal Services Domestic Violence Clinics in Van Nuys and Burbank. "; description += "

"; description += "In his leisure time Russ enjoys traveling, music and bowling. He is a former member of the Professional Bowlers Association."; bios[3] = new Bio(BIO_CHING, "Russell Ching", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University of Hawaii; Juris Doctorate degree from the University of LaVerne College of Law in Los Angeles, California", description); description = "William S. Goldsmith is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He specializes in the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims. During his long career in Workers’ Compensation, Bill has dealt with virtually every workers’ compensation issue with an emphasis on disputed injury claims."; description += "

"; description += "In addition, Bill has expertise in Social Security disability matters and Longshoremen and Harbor Workers’ Act cases. Bill is a frequent lecturer to employer groups, o legal secretarial organizations and to other workers’ compensation attorneys."; description += "

"; description += "Bill earned his undergraduate degree at UCLA and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from UCLA School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice before all California Courts and the United States District Court."; description += "

"; description += "Bill enjoys traveling to nearby places of interest, dancing and volunteer activities."; bios[4] = new Bio(BIO_GOLDSMITH, "William S. Goldsmith", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association.", "University California, Los Angeles; Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law", description); description = "Stella F. Mendoza, who earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Northridge and her Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University School of Law, is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Stella is an experienced litigator of workers’ compensation claims, claimed violations of Labor Code Section 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims."; description += "

"; description += "Stella has worked in Workers’ Compensation defense, subrogation and landlord/tenant law since 1990. Prior to joining PB&W, Stella was a principal in the firm of Spoeri & Mendoza and an associate with Samuelsen, Gonzalez, Valenzuela & Brown. Stella is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the State Bar of California and is a member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association. "; description += "

"; description += "In her leisure time Stella volunteers at the North East Valley Health Corporation and her local AYSO Region."; bios[5] = new Bio(BIO_MENDOZA, "Stella F. Mendoza", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University California, Los Angeles; Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law", description); description = "Robert B. Heller is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Rob’s area of expertise is workers’ compensation defense and all related matters. He is a member of the State Bar of California and is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "Rob obtained his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. He obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles."; description += "

"; description += "Before joining PB&W Rob was a sole practitioner representing injured workers, which now gives him valuable insight into the mind of his opponents. He also has experience in business litigation."; description += "

"; description += "His interests include hiking in The Tuolomne, reading Hafiz to his wife and making hearty soups. He has been married since 1981 and he does not like Sodoku!"; bios[6] = new Bio(BIO_HELLER, "Robert B. Heller", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers’ Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University of California, Santa Barbara; California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles", description); description = "Sandra H. Rosenfeld is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. She specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation claims and other employment law related issues. Sandra is an experienced litigator who has successfully litigated various and complex issues before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board."; description += "

"; description += "Sandra is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California. "; description += "

"; description += "Sandra is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as well as the State Bar of California and is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association. "; description += "

"; description += "Sandra enjoys traveling, scrapbooking and photography, as well as spending time with her son and husband."; bios[7] = new Bio(BIO_ROSENFELD, "Sandra H. Rosenfeld", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Worker's Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association.", "University of California, Berkeley; Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California", description); description = "Mark E. Joseph is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax and heads the Civil Litigation Department. Mark’s practice emphasizes insurance defense in the areas of automobile negligence, premises liability, product liability, construction defects, punch press injuries and subrogation."; description += "

"; description += "Mark is a graduate of Queens College of the City University of New York and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from New York Law School in 1972. Prior to joining PB&W he was a partner at Mandel, Pillemer & Joseph."; description += "

"; description += "Mark has served as a Referee in the Van Nuys Superior Court Settlement Conference Program and has served as Judge Pro Tem in the Central District of Los Angeles. Mark frequently lectures clients on current issues relating to civil litigation, subrogation and third party settlements. "; description += "

"; description += "In his spare time, Mark volunteers for charitable/non-profit organizations. He also enjoys reading and watching television, preferably at the same time."; bios[8] = new Bio(BIO_JOSEPH, "Mark E. Joseph", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Insurance Defense.", "State Bar of California.", "Queens College of the City University of New York; Juris Doctorate degree from New York Law School", description); description = "Ronald F. Holert is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal. He is an experienced litigator and has successfully tried various and complex issues before the Appeals Board."; description += "

"; description += "Ron is a graduate of Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and received his Juris Doctorate degree from the San Fernando Valley College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "Ron has been practicing exclusively in the field of complex workers’ compensation claims for the past 40 years, as a claims supervisor/manager and attorney."; description += "

"; description += "Ron enjoys traveling, sports and his grandchildren, not necessarily in that order."; bios[9] = new Bio(BIO_HOLERT, "Ronald F. Holert", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington; Juris Doctorate degree from the San Fernando Valley College of Law", description); description = "Stephanie A. Walker is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Her area of expertise is the defense of "; description += "workers’ compensation, Labor Code Section 132(a) and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims.

"; description += "Stephanie is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, where she obtained her B.A. degree "; description += "in political science. She obtained her J.D. degree from Loyola Law School. She has previously worked "; description += "in the field of business litigation, family and immigration law.

"; description += "Stephanie is a member of the State Bar of California and is an active member of the "; description += "California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.

"; description += "She enjoys traveling and kickboxing. Stephanie is fluent in Tagalog and Visayan."; bios[10] = new Bio(BIO_WALKER, "Stephanie A. Walker", "Associates", "Associate", "Defense of Workers' Compensation", "State Bar of California, California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association", "University of California, Los Angeles, J.D. degree from Loyola Law School", description); description = "Jacqueline T. Hilton is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. "; description += "Since 1993 she has practiced exclusively in the area of workers' "; description += "compensation defense and related claims. Prior to 1993 Jacqueline "; description += "represented employers in FELA claims and manufacturers in product liability actions. "; description += "Jacqueline earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from California "; description += "State University, San Bernardino, and her Juris Doctorate degree from UCLA School of Law.

"; description += "Jacqueline is a member of the State Bar of California. She is also admitted to the "; description += "United States District Court for Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts "; description += "of California, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is an active "; description += "member of the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association.

"; description += "In her spare time, Jacqueline gardens and is working on perfecting a recipe for "; description += "gourmet horse treats.

"; bios[11] = new Bio(BIO_HILTON, "Jacqueline T. Hilton", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "California State University, San Bernardino; Juris Doctorate degree from U.C.L.A. School of Law", description); description = "M. Christina Ramirez is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. She specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal. She is an experienced trial attorney, and has successfully litigated various and complex issues before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. "; description += "

"; description += "Christina is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in comparative literature. She obtained her Masters of Science degree in Education from USC and received her Juris Doctorate degree from UCLA School of Law. "; description += "

"; description += "Christina is a member of the State Bar of California, the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association, the Mexican American Bar Association, Latina Lawyers Association and a founding member of the Latino Comp. She is bilingual in Spanish."; description += "

"; description += "In Christina’s spare time she enjoys travel, sports and foreign films."; bios[12] = new Bio(BIO_RAMIREZ, "M. Christina Ramirez", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association; Mexican American Bar Association; Latina Lawyers Association; Latino Compensation.", "California State University, Long Beach; Juris Doctorate. degree from UCLA School of Law", description); description = "Martha A. Gaines is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Her area of practice is in the defense of workers’ compensation claims and related matters."; description += "

"; description += "Martha is a graduate of the University of Southern California where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree with high honors from the Glendale University School of Law."; description += "

"; description += "Prior to becoming an attorney Martha worked as a claims examiner for the State of California and a hearing representative for a national insurance company."; description += "

"; description += "Martha is a member of the State Bar of California and an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "In her leisure time she enjoys sports, photography and water color painting."; bios[13] = new Bio(BIO_GAINES, "Martha A. Gaines", "Associates", "Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "University of Southern California; Juris Doctorate degree with high honors from Glendale University School of Law", description); description = "Noel A. Olins is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Noel’s emphasis is in the defense of workers’ compensation claims, claimed violations of Labor Code Section 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims."; description += "

"; description += "Noel is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from the Chapman University School of Law."; description += "

"; description += "Noel is a member of the State Bar of California and is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "He enjoys snow skiing, golfing and riding his ATV in the sand dunes of Glamis, as well as spending time with his young son and wife."; bios[14] = new Bio(BIO_OLINS, "Noel A. Olins", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "California State University, Northridge; Juris Doctorate degree from the Chapman University School of Law", description); description = "Meline H. Sirounian is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Her emphasis is in the defense of workers’ compensation claims. She is an experienced litigator and has successfully tried various and complex issues before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board."; description += "

"; description += "Meline is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School."; description += "

"; description += "Meline is a member of the State Bar of California, as well as a member of the United States District Court-Central District and is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "Meline spends her free time raising her very active young son."; bios[15] = new Bio(BIO_SIROUNIAN, "Meline H. Sirounian", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Pennsylvania State University; Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School", description); description = "Bonnie V. Stern is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Bonnie specializes in the defense of workers' compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal. She is an experienced litigator and has successfully tried various and complex issues before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. Bonnie graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego. Bonnie is a member of the State Bar of California and is an active member of the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association. In addition, she is an active member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association. Bonnie loves spending time with her husband, Jeff, and chasing their toddler Bridget. She also enjoys movies, reading and going to the theater. "; bios[16] = new Bio(BIO_BSTERN, "Bonnie V. Stern", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association; San Fernando Valley Bar Association.", "University of California at Santa Barbara; Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego", description); description = "Gregory A. Graper is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax specializing in all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation including 132a and Serious and Willful Misconduct claims from case inception through trial and appeal. "; description += "

"; description += "Greg is a graduate of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Ventura College of Law. He is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association. "; description += "

"; description += "In his leisure time, Greg enjoys golf and watching his children play in water polo tournaments."; bios[18] = new Bio(BIO_GRAPER, "Gregory A. Graper", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana; Juris Doctorate degree from Ventura College of Law", description); description = "Alice Jordan is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax specializing in the defense of workers’ compensation claims and other employment law-related issues."; description += "

"; description += "Alice previously had a law practice in which she handled family law matters and also worked as a law professor teaching tort law, legal writing, and legal research. Before entering the field of law, she worked as an engineer for the Electronic Warfare Division of Texas Instruments."; description += "

"; description += "Alice graduated from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and from Sonoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in 1997 and was admitted to the California State Bar the same year. She is an active member of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association."; description += "

"; description += "In her leisure time, Alice enjoys reading mystery novels, interior decorating, and is a boxing fan."; bios[19] = new Bio(BIO_JORDAN, "Alice Jordan", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist", "State Bar of California; California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Association.", "University of Redlands; Sonoma State University; Juris Doctorate degree from the California Western School of Law", description); description = "Charles B. Ressler is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He specializes in the defense of workers' compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal. He is an experienced litigator and has successfully tried varied and complex issues before the Appeals Board."; description += "

"; description += "Mr. Ressler obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles and later obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of California, the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association, and has served as Judge Pro Tem at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board."; description += "

"; description += "Mr. Ressler has practiced in the workers’ compensation field since beginning his career in 1979, specializing in all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation."; description += "

"; description += "Mr. Ressler has two daughters and his interests include mountain bike excursions, as well as automobile road trips. He also enjoys automobiles in general, computer graphics, and photography in his spare time."; bios[17] = new Bio(BIO_RESSLER, "Charles B. Ressler", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense in Workers' Compensation.", "State Bar of California; California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles; Juris Doctorate degree from Whittier College of Law", description); description = "Karinneh Aslanian is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, specializing in the defense of workers' compensation claims. She has successfully litigated various complex cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and has also been involved in subrogation, 132a, and Serious & Willful disputes." description += "

"; description += "Karinneh's Juris Doctorate degree is from the University of LaVerne, College of Law, and her undergraduate degree in Philosophy was obtained from UCLA. She interned for Judge Jerold S. Cohn of the Van Nuys Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, the District Attorney's Office, and volunteered with Neighborhood Legal Services Domestic Violence Clinic in Van Nuys."; description += "

"; description += "In her leisure time, Karinneh enjoys traveling, reading, crossword puzzles, poker, a good game of scrabble, and hanging out with her dog."; description += "

"; bios[36] = new Bio(BIO_ASLANIAN, "Karinneh Aslanian", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association.", "Undergraduate from UCLA; Juris Doctorate degree from University of LaVerne", description); description = "Jack M. Cohen is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax and has specialized in the field of workers' compensation since 1976. "; description += "

"; description += "He is a graduate of the University of California at Riverside and the San Fernando Valley College of Law. As a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist since 1982, he has represented self-insured public agencies and insurance companies. Mr. Cohen has acted as a Judge Pro Tem and served as an Arbitrator."; description += "

"; description += "Mr. Cohen has developed an expertise in the handling of cases involving police officers and was published in the 2006 edition of Southern California Super Lawyers magazine."; description += "

"; description += "In addition to handling the defense of workers' compensation claims, he has represented employers in disability retirement, ADA, and subrogation matters. He also presents programs to supervisors and managers on the interrelationship of these issues."; description += "

"; description += "Mr. Cohen is the proud father of 3 daughters and is an accomplished tennis player."; description += "

"; bios[37] = new Bio(BIO_COHEN, "Jack M. Cohen", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist; Subrogation.", "State Bar of California; Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys' Accociation.", "Bachelor of Arts from University of California at Riverside; Juris doctorate from San Fernando Valley College of Law", description); // paraprofessionals description = "Frederick H. Hurd is a certificated paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He is paraprofessional to partner, "; description += "Elliot F. Borska. He began his undergraduate studies as a midshipman at the United States Naval Academy "; description += "in Annapolis, Maryland, and completed work for his Bachelor of Arts degree at "; description += "Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, in 1981. In 1989 he received his paraprofessional certificate "; description += "from the UCLA Extension Attorney Assistant Training Program. He previously worked as a paraprofessional for attorney Robert I. Slater, and at the Law Offices of Zonni, Ginocchio & Taylor."; bios[20] = new Bio(BIO_HURD, "Frederick H. Hurd", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland; Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania; UCLA Extension Attorney Assistant Training Program", description); description = "Ms. Aldaz joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1999 and is currently serving as a Hearing/Lien Representative. She received her Associate in Arts degree from College of the Canyons and obtained her paraprofessional certificate in 1996 from Mission College. "; description += "Prior to becoming a Hearing/Lien Representative Ms. Aldaz served in the capacity as a legal secretary from 1985 through 1997 and then as a paraprofessional from 1997 through 2010. While working as a paraprofessional, she made over 50 appearances at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Ms. Aldaz has continued her education through WorkComp Central, the Insurance Educational Association and has attended various seminars and educational courses. She has been a notary public since 1992 and is an active member of the National Notary Association. "; bios[21] = new Bio(BIO_ALDAZ, "Gloria Aldaz", "Paraprofessionals", "Hearing/Lien Representative", "", "", "College of the Canyons, Mission College", description); description = "Sharon Daniels-Stock is a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, having joined the firm in 1991. Her "; description += "current assignment is paraprofessional to partner Steven Wax, where she assists in the management and demands "; description += "of his case load. She has worked in the workers' compensation field for many years, first as a legal secretary, then legal assistant, and currently as a certified paraprofessional. "; description += "She has continued her education by completing the USC extension "; description += "course in workers' compensation, research classes and advanced rating classes."; bios[22] = new Bio(BIO_DANIELSSTOCK, "Sharon Daniels-Stock", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "University of Southern California Extensions", description); description = "Marilyn Trapp is a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, joining the firm in 1994. She is paraprofessional to "; description += "managing partner, Barry S. Pearlman. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax, "; description += "she worked with Fremont Compensation Insurance Company and the Law Offices of Tobin, Lucks & Goldman. "; description += "She attended the University of Southern California."; bios[23] = new Bio(BIO_TRAPP, "Marilyn Trapp", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "University of Southern California", description); description = "Ms. Phuaphes obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in the field of Political Science with an emphasis in Constitutional Law and Comparative Government at California State University, Northridge. In 1996 Linda completed her certification through the Attorney Assistant Training Program with the University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Extension, with a specialty in litigation."; description += "

"; description += "Linda has been working in the field of workers’ compensation since 1990 when she began her employment with the Law Offices of Tobin Lucks in Sherman Oaks. She joined Pearlman, Borksa & Wax in 2002. Linda is currently paraprofessional on Dean Brown's team."; bios[24] = new Bio(BIO_PHUAPHES, "Linda Phuaphes", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "California State University, Northridge; University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Extension", description); description = "Pamela Ludovico received her Associate of Arts Degree from Pierce College in Woodland Hills. She has "; description += "worked as both a legal secretary and paraprofessional at the law firm of Tobin Lucks before moving to the "; description += "Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1999. She is currently paraprofessional to partner, "; description += "Neil Schwartz."; bios[25] = new Bio(BIO_LUDOVICO, "Pamela Ludovico", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Pierce College in Woodland Hills", description); description = "Trisha Rees became a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax when she joined the firm in 2003. She is currently paraprofessional to partner, "; description += "Dean S. Brown. Ms. Rees has worked in the field of Workers' Compensation since 1991 performing "; description += "a wide variety of tasks including rehabilitation counseling. Trisha also has 15 years of experience "; description += "in the immigration field and civil arena. She received her Associates of Arts Degree from "; description += "Phillips Junior College and has a paraprofessional certificate."; bios[26] = new Bio(BIO_REES, "Trisha Rees", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Phillips Junior College", description); description = "Deborah Payne is a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, having joined the firm in 2003. She is currently paraprofessional to Robert Heller and Alice Jordan. Ms. Payne began working in the workers' compensation field performing a wide variety of tasks including the training and supervising of employees in workers' compensation procedures since 1983. Deborah also has experience in the civil arena, the probation departments of the Ventura Superior and Municipal courts and the Ventura County Counsel's office. She received her degree in Legal Secretary Science from Sawyer College in Ventura."; bios[27] = new Bio(BIO_CORDERO, "Deborah D. Payne", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Sawyer College in Ventura", description); description = "Elisa Johns is a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. She is currently a paraprofessional to partner, "; description += "Neil Schwartz. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from "; description += "California Lutheran University. Elisa received her paraprofessional certificate from the Professional "; description += "Career Development Institute in December 2003."; bios[28] = new Bio(BIO_JOHNS, "Elisa Johns", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "California Lutheran University", description); description = "Ms. Alvarenga joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2001. She has been working in the workers' compensation field since 1999. She attended Santa Rosa Junior College, as well as Pierce College where she majored in English."; description += "

"; description += "Shanta is currently paraprofessional to Partner Elliot Borska and Attorney John D. Young."; bios[29] = new Bio(BIO_ALVARENGA, "Shanta Alvarenga", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Santa Rosa Junior College, Pierce College", description); description = "Lourdes Chappell is currently a paraprofessional with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, having joined the firm in 2003. She is currently paraprofessional to partner, Yvonne Lang. Ms. Chappell has worked in the legal field for over 6 years as a secretary while obtaining her paraprofessional certificate. Lourdes received her paraprofessional certificate from Oxnard College."; bios[30] = new Bio(BIO_CHAPPELL, "Lourdes Chappell", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Oxnard College", description); // hearing rep description = "Bridget Mundwiler is a lien representative with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Her emphasis is in the negotiation and settlement of workers’ compensation liens."; description += "

"; description += "Since 1994, Bridget has immersed herself in all aspects of liens, including lien collections, defending against lien claims and as an expert witness on fee schedule issues. Bridget has extensive experience before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board appearing frequently at lien conferences, trials and mandatory settlement conferences."; description += "

"; description += "Bridget is a long time member of Toastmasters International and was awarded the New Jaycee of the Year Award by the Pasadena Junior Chamber of Commerce in 2000 for her involvement in various charitable fundraising projects. She enjoys reading, traveling and doing volunteer work for various non-profit organizations."; bios[31] = new Bio(BIO_MUNDWILER, "Bridget Mundwiler", "Lien Representatives", "Lien Representative", "", "", "Pasadena City College", description); // admins description = "Carol Ellison joined the firm in 1988. She came to the firm with many years of experience as a legal secretary before moving into Human Resources in 1991. It was at this time Carol began her education in the area of human resources, office management and accounting. She has been a member of the Association of Legal Administrators since 1992 holding numerous board positions over the years. Carol currently oversees the overall operations of the firm, as well as managing the firm’s finances."; bios[32] = new Bio(BIO_ELLISON, "Carol Ellison", "Administrators", "Director of Finance and Operations", "", "", "Crescenta Valley High School; Westminster College", description); description = "Cindy Stockwell has a 28 year employment history in the legal field including 17 years as a civil secretary and 3 years as an employment law and workers’ compensation secretary. Cindy joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1996 working in a number of capacities ranging from legal secretary to assistant to the Office Administrator. In 2004, Cindy became the Director of Human Resources and began her education in the area of human resources and employment law."; bios[33] = new Bio(BIO_STOCKWELL, "Cindy Stockwell", "Administrators", "Director of Human Resources", "", "", "Pierce College", description); // paraprofessional description = "Vyvyan Benlloch joined the firm as a paraprofessional in 2006. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in "; description += "Sociology from San Francisco State University. She completed her paraprofessional certification through the "; description += "UCLA Attorney Assistant Training Program in 1983 and has been a litigation and workers' compensation "; description += "paraprofessional since 1986. She has continued her education by attending both workers' compensation and "; description += "litigation courses. Prior to beginning her legal career, she taught English in France. For many years, "; description += "she was an active member of the Los Angeles Paraprofessional Association."; description += "

"; description += "She is currently working in the capacity as paraprofessional to partner Jeffrey Stern."; bios[34] = new Bio(BIO_BENLLOCH, "Vyvyan Benlloch", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "Los Angeles Paraprofessional Association.", "San Francisco State University; UCLA Attorney Assistant Program", description); description = "Karen R. Martin joined our firm in 2002 and currently serves as paraprofessional to partner, Barry S. Pearlman. "; description += "She has worked in the workers’ compensation field since 1981, having started her career with "; description += "Zenith Insurance Company, where she worked as an assistant claims examiner. She later worked as both "; description += "a legal secretary and paraprofessional for the defense firms of Kegel, Tobin & Truce; Grancell, Lebovitz, et al., "; description += "and Shiney, Fargo & Salcedo. Karen completed her paraprofessional studies at California State University, Los Angeles "; description += "and received intensive training in claims handling through the California Self-Insurers Association."; bios[35] = new Bio(BIO_MARTIN, "Karen R. Martin", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "California Self-Insurers Association", "California State University, Los Angeles", description); // paraprofessional - secretaries description = "Ms. Hall began her career in workers’ compensation in 1976 while working for the Law Offices of Zonni, Ginocchio & Taylor. She also obtained experience on the applicant side of workers’ compensation while working for Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke & Sherwin. \n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Cindy joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1997 and is currently paraprofessional to Jack Cohen."; bios[38] = new Bio(BIO_HALL, "Cindy Hall", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Glendale Community College", description); description = "Mr. Torres joined the firm of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006. He has been working in the workers’ compensation field since 1992. He previously worked as a paraprofessional for the Law Office of Irving Rosenfeld; Wolff & Kinsler and Owens & Stevenson, assisting injured workers.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Jose is currently working in the capacity as a paraprofessional."; bios[39] = new Bio(BIO_TORRES, "Jose Antonio Torres", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Oxnard College", description); description = "Ms. Mellinger began her career in workers’ compensation in 1988 while assisting injured workers’ on the applicant side of the law. In later years she began working for a variety of defense firms joining Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2002.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Traci is currently paraprofessional to Attorney Noel A. Olins."; bios[40] = new Bio(BIO_MELLINGER, "Traci Mellinger", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Moorpark College", description); description = "Ms. Morse joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in early 2007 with experience in both applicant and defense law, Christa started off in the workers’ compensation industry in 2001. Christa is a business major and is currently enrolled as a part-time student. She is currently working in the capacity as a paraprofessional."; bios[41] = new Bio(BIO_MORSE, "Christa Morse", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Ashworth College, Georgia", description); description = "Ms. Cunningham has been working in the workers’ compensation field since 1988 where she first began her career with Tobin, Lucks & Goldman. In 1998 she transferred to their Santa Barbara office as Office Manager and remained in that position for another three years. In 2001 she was employed by Peter Kusnitzow in Ventura.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Norma joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2007 and is currently working in the capacity as paraprofessional to Brian Dreyfus."; bios[42] = new Bio(BIO_CUNNINGHAM, "Norma Cunningham", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Oxnard High", description); description = "Ms. Monserrat received her Associate of Arts Degree from Pierce College in Woodland Hills. She has worked as a civil litigation secretary since 1987.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Patti joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional to Mark Joseph in the Insurance Defense Department, as well as Maureen O'Hara in the Employment Law Department."; bios[43] = new Bio(BIO_MONSERRAT, "Patti Monserrat", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Pierce College in Woodland Hills", description); description = "Ms. Roth has been working in the workers’ compensation arena since 1990 where she first began her workers’ compensation career with a firm known these days as Rose & Siegel.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Joan joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1995 and is currently working in the capacity as a paraprofessional."; bios[44] = new Bio(BIO_ROTH, "Joan Roth", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Brooklyn College, NYC", description); description = "Ms. McGill has been working in the workers’ compensation industry since 1986. In addition to her college courses, she has taken various workers’ compensation related courses and seminars over the years.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Sandy joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax and is currently paraprofessional to partner Neil Schwartz."; bios[45] = new Bio(BIO_MCGILL, "Sandy Palomarez McGill", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Santa Monica College; USC", description); description = "Ms. Sherman attended Fresno State University majoring in Liberal Studies and Los Angeles Mission College majoring in Paralegal Studies. She has worked in the workers’ compensation field since 2000.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Amy joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006 and is currently paraprofessional to partner, Yvonne Lang."; bios[46] = new Bio(BIO_SHERMAN, "Amy Sherman", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Fresno State University; Los Angeles Mission College", description); description = "Ms. Flukker attended Stevens-Henager College of Business. She worked for the Law Offices of Samuelsen & Gonzalez, as well as Zonni, Ginocchio & Taylor in the 1990's.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Zipporah joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently serving in the capacity as a paraprofessional to Partner Rudy Grob."; bios[47] = new Bio(BIO_FLUKKER, "Zipporah Flukker", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Stevens Henager College of Business", description); description = "Ms. Rumore has worked in the workers’ compensation industry since 1975 where she began her career with Allen, Rhodes and Sobelsohn, as well as Tobin, Lucks & Goldman.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Rosanne joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1999 and is currently working as a paraprofessional to Lawrence Kao."; bios[48] = new Bio(BIO_RUMORE, "Rosanne Perry Rumore", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Glendale College; Sawyer Business College", description); description = "Ms. Gollom began her career in workers’ compensation in 1980 where she developed a long standing working relationship with the Law Offices of Holzer & Cohen, as well as the Law Offices of Carabino & Porter.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Norma joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1999 and is currently working in a paraprofessional capacity."; bios[49] = new Bio(BIO_GOLLOM, "Norma Gollom", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Santa Monica City College", description); description = "Ms. Rodriguez began her career in workers’ compensation in 1993 while working for Kemper Insurance for ten years.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Carina joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2003 and is currently serving in the capacity as a paraprofessional."; bios[50] = new Bio(BIO_RODRIGUEZ, "Carina Rodriguez", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Glendale City College", description); description = "Ms. Macro received her Associate of Arts Degree from Spokane Community College in Spokane, Washington. She began her career in workers’ compensation in 1998.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Carol joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2002 and is currently working in the capacity as paraprofessional to Raymond Correio."; bios[51] = new Bio(BIO_MACRO, "Carol Macro", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Spokane Community College", description); description = "Ms. Knight first worked for Pearlman, Borska & Wax in the early 1990's and then rejoined the firm in 2006. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in 1978 from the University of West Los Angeles.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Celia has been working in the workers’ compensation field since 1989 and is currently assisting partner Jeffrey Stern’s legal team."; bios[52] = new Bio(BIO_KNIGHT, "Celia Knight", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Santa Monica College; California State University at Northridge", description); description = "Ms. Walker began her career in workers’ compensation with the Law Offices of Cipolla and Calaba in 2003.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Natalie joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006 and is currently paraprofessional to Gregory Graper."; bios[53] = new Bio(BIO_NWALKER, "Natalie Walker", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Technology Development Center", description); description = "Ms. Salas began her career in workers’ compensation in 1985 while assisting applicants for over 18 years. She then moved to the defense side working for Tobin, Lucks.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Veronica joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2005 and is currently working as paraprofessional."; bios[54] = new Bio(BIO_SALAS, "Veronica Casas Salas", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Pierce College", description); description = "Ms. Frankfort received her Associate of Arts degree from Ventura College. She began working in the field of workers’ compensation law in 1992.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Mela joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2007 and is currently paraprofessional to Alice Jordan."; bios[55] = new Bio(BIO_FRANKFORT, "Mela Frankfort", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Ventura College", description); description = "Ms. Zannelli has been a Spanish interpreter/translator since 1994 and has worked as a secretary and paraprofessional in the personal injury, immigration and workers’ compensation fields since 1996.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Karen joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional to Karinneh Aslanian."; bios[56] = new Bio(BIO_ZANNELLI, "Karen I. Zannelli", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Southern California School of Interpretation; West Los Angeles College", description); description = "Ms. Morales Mayen attended Los Angeles City College, as well as Glendale Career College, where she obtained a Legal Secretary Diploma. She has been working in the workers’ compensation arena since 2000.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Lorna joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional to Bonnie Stern."; bios[57] = new Bio(BIO_MAYEN, "Lorna M. Morales Mayen", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Los Angeles City College; Glendale Career College", description); description = "Ms. Armas has worked in the workers’ compensation field since 1998. She previously worked for the Law Offices of Bolden & Martin prior to working for Kemper Insurance for three years.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Aurora joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional to Charles Ressler."; bios[58] = new Bio(BIO_ARMAS, "Aurora Armas", "Paraprofessionals", "Legal Secretary", "", "", "East Los Angeles College", description); description = "Ms. Gallegos Garcia has worked in the workers’ compensation field since 1988. She has worked both the applicant and defense side of the law.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Adela joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1998 and is currently paraprofessional to partner Elliot F. Borska."; bios[59] = new Bio(BIO_GARCIA, "Adela Gallegos Garcia", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Sawyer College of Business", description); description = "Ms. Rettig has both defense and applicant experience. She began her career in the workers’ compensation field while working for the Law Offices of Gabriel, Madsen and Zaks until 1999 when she relocated to Ventura, California and began working the applicant side of the law with the Law Offices of John H. Sugden. \n"; description += "

\n"; description += "June joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006 and is paraprofessional to Robert Heller."; bios[60] = new Bio(BIO_RETTIG, "June R. Rettig", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Loyola University - Chicago, Illinois ", description); description = "Ms. Baker began her career in workers’ compensation in 1989. She joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1992 and has developed a long-standing working relationship with partner Steven Wax whom she is currently paraprofessional to.\n"; //description += "

\n"; bios[61] = new Bio(BIO_BAKER, "Maria Baker", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Pitt Community College", description); description = "Ms. McCain attended Santa Monica College prior to beginning her career in workers’ compensation in 1989. She gained experience in applicant work while working for Lewis & Marenstein and defense experience while working for Kegel, Tobin & Truce; Grancell, Lebovitz, et al., as well as Floyd, Skeren & Kelly. \n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Monica joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional on partner Dean Brown’s team."; bios[62] = new Bio(BIO_MCCAIN, "Monica McCain", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Santa Monica College", description); description = "Ms. Cortez received her legal secretary certificate from Mt. SAC in 1994 and began her career in workers’ compensation while employed for Kemper Insurance shortly thereafter.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Michelle joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2004 and is currently paraprofessional to Russell Ching."; bios[63] = new Bio(BIO_CORTEZ, "Michelle Cortez", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Mt. San Antonio College", description); description = "Ms. Jones began her career in workers’ compensation while working for Mantle & Callister in 1990, where she obtained experience in both defense and applicant work.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Teresa joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1993 and is currently paraprofessional to Martha Gaines."; bios[64] = new Bio(BIO_JONES, "Teresa Jones", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Monroe High School", description); description = "Ms. Prenger attended Los Angeles Valley College and College of the Canyons with a business major. She began her career in workers’ compensation in 1990 while working for Kenneth R. Berman, as well as Bradford and Barthel. Thereafter she began working for Reliance Insurance Company’s house counsel.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Linda joined the Law Offices of Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2000 where she is currently working as a paraprofessional to Jacqueline Hilton."; bios[65] = new Bio(BIO_PRENGER, "Linda Prenger", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Los Angeles Valley College; College of the Canyons", description); description = "Ms. Tiller received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a Masters Degree in English Literature from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She received her paralegal certification from the National Center for Paralegal Training in Atlanta, Georgia.\n"; description += "

\n"; description += "Ruth began working in workers’ compensation in 2001 with the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel. She joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2007 and is currently paraprofessional to John Young."; bios[66] = new Bio(BIO_TILLER, "Ruth Tiller", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA; National Center for Paralegal Training, Atlanta, GA", description); description = "Ms. Lopez joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 1998 where she has gained all of her workers’ compensation experience. She is currently working as a paraprofessional to Brian Penney.\n"; description += "

\n"; //description += "Ruth began working in workers’ compensation in 2001 with the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel. She joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2007 and is currently paraprofessional to John Young."; bios[67] = new Bio(BIO_LOPEZ, "Helen Y. Lopez", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Los Angeles City College; Los Angeles Valley College", description); description = "Ms. Flores has worked in the workers' compensation field since 1992. She has worked in both the applicant and the defense side of the law. She first began her worker's compensation career while working for Armando H. Chavira. "; description += "

"; description += "Ms. Flores joined Pearlman, Borska, & Wax in 2000 and is currently working as a paraprofessional to Meline H. Sirounian."; bios[68] = new Bio(BIO_FLORES, "Alma Lopez", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Phillips Junior College, Northridge, California", description); description = "Howard R. Daniels-Stock is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Practicing for over 25 years, he has specialized exclusively in the defense of workers’ compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal for many years. "; description += "

"; description += "Howard graduated in 1979 from Gonzaga University School of Law in the state of Washington. Born in 1954 and raised on Long Island, his Bachelor of Arts in political studies was received from Adelphia Univerisity in Garden City, Long Island, New York. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 1980 and was sworn in before the United States District Court that same year. "; description += "

"; description += "Howard's spare time has primarily been spent coaching his three sons in soccer, with over 20 successful seasons on his resume. "; description += "

"; description += "Running with the bulls in Pamplona in 2007 represents a personal highlight in his life. "; description += "

"; bios[69] = new Bio(BIO_HRDS, "Howard R. Daniels-Stock", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Workers’ Compensation Defense", "State Bar of California – 1980/U.S. District Court California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association", "Gonzaga University School of Law - Juris Doctoris - 1979 Adelphi University – Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies - 1976", description); description = "Maureen C. O’Hara is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. Her areas of expertise are in Employment Law Defense, Civil Litigation and Employer’s Professional Liability."; description += "

"; description += "Maureen is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara where she obtained her Bachelor or Arts degree in Law & Society. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Lincoln Law School in Sacramento, California. Maureen is a member of the California State Bar as well as the Ventura and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. She is admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts within California."; description += "

"; description += "In her leisure time Maureen enjoys traveling, listening to jazz and entertaining friends."; description += "

"; bios[70] = new Bio(BIO_OHARA, "Maureen C. O’Hara", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Employment Law Defense; Civil Litigation and Employer’s Professional Liability. Extensive Pre-Trial and Trial experience.", "California State Bar; Ventura and Los Angeles County Bar Associations.", "University of California – Santa Barbara; Bachelor of Arts degree in Law & Society; Juris Doctorate degree from Lincoln Law School, Sacramento. Admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts within California", description); description = "Jennifer received her Bachelor’s Degree majoring in English from U.C.S.B. She began her career in Workers’ Compensation in the early 1980’s. Thereafter, she procured employment in claims handling with a third party administrator. A move to Southern California brought her to the firm of Tobin, Lucks & Goldman as a supervising legal assistant and then a long-term position with Peter Kusnitzow as his executive legal assistant. Jennifer joined PB&W and partner Yvonne Lang in 2008 working in the capacity as a paraprofessional."; description += "

"; bios[71] = new Bio(BIO_WHITE, "Jennifer White", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "University California Santa Barbara", description); description = "Eric Danowitz is an associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax, specializing in workers’ compensation claims."; description += "

"; description += "Eric obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Law from California State University of Northridge. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of LaVerne, College of Law, where he received CALI awards in Federal Income Tax, Business Organizations, Legal Analysis & Writing, as well as Wills & Trusts. These awards are given for obtaining the highest mark in the class. "; description += "

"; description += "In his leisure time Eric enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, rock climbing and snowboarding."; description += "

"; bios[72] = new Bio(BIO_DANOWITZ, "Eric J. Danowitz", "Associates", "Associate", "Defense in Workers’ Compensation", "State Bar of California; California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys’ Association; Young Lawyers of California Association; Order of the Scribes.", "Bachelor of Science from California State University of Northridge; Juris Doctorate degree from University of LaVerne.", description); description = "Raymond F. Correio is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax specializing in all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal. Before joining the firm, Ray was a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge assigned to the Santa Monica Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board for approximately ten years. Prior to taking the bench, he was with his own firm, Correio, Wai & Conner."; description += "

"; description += "Ray is a graduate of Chapman College and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from University of the Pacific, Mc George School of Law."; description += "

"; description += "During his tenure as a Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judge, he was a frequent speaker on a variety of topics and issues. Ray’s hobbies include exercise and reading."; bios[73] = new Bio(BIO_CORREIO, "Raymond F. Correio", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Workers' Compensation Litigation", "State Bar of California", "Chapman College, J.D. degree from the University of the Pacific, Mc George School of Law", description); description = "Brian A. Penney is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. He specializes in the defense of workers' compensation claims from case inception through trial and appeal." description += "

" description += "In addition to specializing in the defense of workers' compensation since 2000, Brian specializes in family law. Brian is a graduate of California State University of San Bernardino with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston." description += "

" description += "Brian is a member of the State Bar of California and the California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney's Association." bios[74] = new Bio(BIO_PENNEY, "Brian A. Penney", "Associates", "Senior Associate", "Defense of Workers' Compensation", "State Bar of California; California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association", "California State University of San Bernadino; J.D. degree from University of Houston", description); description = "Veronica began her workers' compensation defense career in 2002. She began working as a legal secretary for the Law Offices of Debra Battaglia from May 2002 through December 2003. She thereafter joined Adelson, Testan, Brundo & Jimenez where she continued to expand her workers' compensation defense experience." description += "

" description += "Veronica joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in October of 2009 and is currently a paraprofessional to attorney Howard R. Daniels-Stock." bios[75] = new Bio(BIO_ALCALDE, "Veronica Alcalde", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "", description); description = "Ms. Rumm attended Fresno State University and Los Angeles Mission College She began her career in workers’ compensation in 2001." description += "

" description += "Amy joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006 working out of their Oxnard office and then after a brief leave she rejoined PB&W in their Encino location and she is currently working in the capacity as a paraprofessional." bios[76] = new Bio(BIO_RUMM, "Amy Rumm", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Fresno State University & Los Angeles Mission College", description); description = "Ryan Hitchings joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2006 and currently serves as a paraprofessional to partner Yvonne E. Lang. Ryan completed his paraprofessional studies at Oxnard Community College in Oxnard, California in 2009 and is looking forward to starting law school in the near future." bios[77] = new Bio(BIO_HITCHINGS, "Ryan Hitchings", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Oxnard Community College – Oxnard, CA", description); description = "Ms. Davila began her career in workers’ compensation in 1987, working for the law firms of Stockwell, Harris, Anderson & Widom, and Zonni, Ginocchio & Taylor. Gloria joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2010 as a paraprofessional working with attorney John Young and paraprofessional Ruth Tiller." bios[78] = new Bio(BIO_DAVILA, "Gloria Davila", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "", description); description = "Ms. Avanessian’s career in workers’ compensation defense began in 2001 when she began working for Mantle & Zimmer, LLP. Her educational background includes classes in Business Management at California State University, Northridge. Lynette joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax as a paraprofessional in 2010." bios[79] = new Bio(BIO_LYNETTE, "Avanessian Lynette", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "California State University, Northridge / Pasadena City College", description); description = "Elisabeth R. Levin joined Pearlman, Borska & Wax in 2008 and currently serves as a paraprofessional to partner, Jeffrey Stern and his team. She completed her paraprofessional studies at the University of California-Los Angeles, Extension." bios[80] = new Bio(BIO_LEVIN, "Elisabeth Levin", "Paraprofessionals", "Paraprofessional", "", "", "Arizona State University; University of California-Los Angeles", description); description = "Christine L. Renten is a senior associate with Pearlman, Borska & Wax. She specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation claims and on behalf of self-insured employers and insurance companies." description += "

" description += "Christine is a graduate of the University of Southern California where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations as well as Public Relations. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University of Law in Los Angeles, California." description += "

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