Maximizing Value: The PBW In-House Lien Unit

At Pearlman, Brown & Wax, we know that resolving liens is critical to protecting your bottom line. To ensure our clients are protected, especially on issues arising post settlement, PBW partnered with veteran industry expert Gloria Aldaz in 2015 to establish our dedicated, in-house Lien Unit.

Today, as our Lien Unit Manager, Gloria leads a specialized division that has spent over a decade delivering aggressive, proactive lien resolution and substantial cost savings to our clients.

Expertise in Bill Review

Gloria brings nearly three decades of dedicated experience to the forefront of workers’ compensation lien defense. Since 1997, she has immersed herself in every facet of the landscape, making her a formidable opponent and a valued asset to our clients.

• WCAB Appearance: Although she frequently appears before the WCAB, aggressively representing clients at lien conferences and trials, Gloria also provides legal analysis to help minimize litigation costs and expenses.
• Technical Mastery: As a certified bill reviewer and defense expert, Gloria is deeply well-versed in complex fee schedule issues and strategic in lien negotiations.

The PBW Advantage

By centralizing this specialized expertise within an in-house unit, PBW provides distinct financial and operational benefits:

• Reduced Hourly Rates: We deliver specialized post-settlement informal lien negotiation and litigation services at cost-effective rates.
• Transparent Analytics: Our unit provides cost-savings analysis and quarterly reporting, showing you the total impact on your overall claim exposure.
• Specialized Care: We focus exclusively on the evolving landscape of California lien laws, ensuring file closures are expedited and reserves are protected.

From initial file analysis to final WCAB orders and dismissals, Gloria Aldaz and her amazing team in the PBW Lien Unit are dedicated to minimizing liability and maximizing savings for our valued clients.  Contact Gloria today to start saving you time and valuable reserves on your claims.