Schallert PC
A Woman Owned Professional Law Corporation
Your Trusted Partner in Workers' Compensation Defense. Navigating Complexity, Delivering Fair Solutions, and Minimizing Risks for Insurance Companies, TPAs, Public Entities, and Self-Insured Organizations.
About Us
Welcome to Schallert PC, a Professional Law Corporation specializing in workers’ compensation defense. Our firm is committed to delivering fair, cost-effective resolutions for our clients, which include insurance companies, third-party administrators (TPAs), public entities, and self-insured organizations. We excel in navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation law to protect your interests and minimize risks.
Proven Track Record of Success
At Schallert PC, we pride ourselves on our proven track record and focus on early resolution of the case to mitigate litigation cost. Our approach is strategic and aggressive, focusing on defending against fraudulent and misrepresented claims. We understand the impact these claims can have on your business and are dedicated to ensuring that justice prevails.
Expert Defense Ready for Your Workers' Compensation Challenges
Contact Schallert PC Today for Expert Workers' Compensation Defense and Strategic Guidance. Let's Protect Your Interests Together.
Our Services
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Our core focus is defending against workers’ compensation claims, where we provide robust legal support to ensure just outcomes for employers and insurers.
132(a) Claims Defense
We defend employers against claims of discrimination related to workers’ compensation cases, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with legal standards.
Fraud Investigation and Defense
We specialize in identifying and defending against fraudulent claims, utilizing the latest legal strategies to protect your resources.
Lien Resolution
Our team efficiently resolves lien claims, reducing your financial liabilities and ensuring a smoother claims process.
Carve-Outs and Medicare Set-Asides
We negotiate and manage carve-out agreements and Medicare Set-Aside arrangements, ensuring compliance and financial prudence.
Mediation and Arbitration
We represent clients in mediation and arbitration, resolving disputes over coverage and contribution issues, as well as serious and willful injuries.
Statewide Coverage
Our firm represents defendants across all California venues, ensuring consistent, expert defense wherever your case is located.
Rescue Counsel and Consultation
Optimize your case with our expert review and substitution services. We validate strategies, assess settlements, and step in as trial counsel to secure favorable outcomes.
Meet Kristin A. Schallert, Esq
Principal/Senior Litigator at Schallert PC
Kristin received her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Riverside in 2010. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2014 while jointly earning a Master of Public Policy.
Prior to opening Schallert PC, Kristin was a Partner at a Workers' Compensation law firm handling all aspects of Workers' Compensation matters while simultaneously training new associates.
Ms. Schallert has represented insurance carriers, TPAs and self-insured employers in defending all aspects of Workers’ Compensation claims including 132a, serious and willful, homeowners, employment and coverage issues. She is a member of the State Bar of California and is Schallert PC's founding principal.
Kristin loves to travel with her husband and two daughters. She takes pride in finding kid friendly accommodations and activities world wide the whole family can enjoy.
Meet Lucia A. Winner, Esq.
Partner/Senior Litigator at Schallert PC
Lucia received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California and her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School's SCALE program. She also earned her MBA from Claremont Graduate School.
Before joining Schallert PC as a partner, Lucia was a partner at another workers' compensation defense firm and worked as in-house counsel. Since 2016, she has been specializing in workers' compensation defense, representing insurance carriers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and self-insured employers. She manages complex cases from start to finish and is frequently brought in as a consultant for difficult-to-resolve matters, often subbed in as counsel to ensure favorable outcomes for her clients.
Lucia also has a robust fraud mitigation practice, working with insurance providers to limit the success and increase the consequences of fraudulent claims and bills.
Beyond her professional work, Lucia enjoys the arts and photography, as well as the outdoors and cooking.
Meet Soorya Abdul, Esq.
Associate at Schallert PC
Soorya received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of California, Irvine in 2015. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School in 2019.
During law school, Soorya served as a Clinical Student for the Intellectual Property Clinic, working simultaneously as a seasonal intern with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). She was also a Teaching Fellow for the Minority Student Program and worked with former New Jersey Governor McGreevey on the NJ Re-Entry Corporation, assisting pro bono in creating new paths to re-entry after incarceration.
Ms. Abdul passed the California Bar Exam in 2023 and immediately began practicing in the field of Labor and Employment Law. Since joining Schallert PC, she has excelled in handling workers' compensation claims at all stages of litigation, as well as lien resolution following such claims.
Soorya is an Afghan American female refugee, and her personal journey of resilience adds to her dedication to her profession. She is a member of the State Bar of California and a valuable asset to the firm.
Meet Darlene M. Shea, Esq.
Associate at Schallert PC
Darlene received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1998. She received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from California Western School of Law in 2003, where she was in the top 14% of her class and served as Associate Editor for the California Western Law Review/International Law Journal.
Prior to joining Schallert PC, Darlene worked as a Lien Unit Claims Professional for a major workers’ compensation insurance provider, where she managed lien claims and engaged in negotiations to resolve liens. Her previous experience includes roles as a Contract Attorney, Legal Research Attorney in the Litigation Department of a Fortune 200 Company, and Law Clerk/Associate Attorney at an insurance defense firm.
Ms. Shea now specializes in workers' compensation defense at Schallert PC. She brings significant litigation experience and strong workers' compensation knowledge to her role, including nearly eight years of experience resolving liens.
Take Control of Your Legal Defense Strategy Today
Schallert PC is not just a law firm; we are your strategic partner in navigating the legal landscape of workers’ compensation. Our goal is to ensure that you are not only defended but also advised on the best practices to prevent future legal challenges.
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Welcome to the forefront of workers’ compensation defense, where integrity, expertise, and dedication converge at Schallert PC.