Attorneys
JOE MOBASSERNIA – FIRM MANAGING PARTNER
Mr. Joe Mobassernia is admitted to the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and other lower state courts.
He graduated from University of California of Los Angeles, with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. During his tenure at Pepperdine, Joe received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and was enrolled in the Straus Dispute Resolution Program.
Through the dispute resolution program, he developed a passion for negotiation strategies and tactics, which have carried over to his practice of defending workers’ compensation claims. Joe is a negotiation specialist and takes pride in negotiating settlements with opposing counsel and medical providers and lien claimants.
He has extensive experience in Workers’ Compensation defense and his primary focus is on the defense of workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers, insurers, and third-party administrators.
He has obtained multiple Take-Nothings at Case-in-Chief Trial and has successfully defended cases based off factual, medical and legal defenses. Most notably, Joe has won multiple cases utilizing the initial aggressor defense and an independent contractor defense.
Above all, Joe is strongly committed to his clients’ goals and objectives by facilitating with the claims process, and explaining legal terminology and procedures in simple terms. He embodies the meaning of teamwork in his willingness to work alongside with his clients. He also prides himself on exceeding the expectations of his clients by providing timely communications to clients’ questions and concerns.
JASON TANG – MANAGING ATTORNEY
Mr. Jason Tang is admitted to the State Bar of California and is authorized to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and other lower state courts.
He graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelors of Arts in English. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from University of La Verne School of Law.
While in law school, he gained extensive experience in Workers’ Compensation defense having worked as a case manager and hearing representative. This foundational experience in Workers’ Compensation defense has permitted him to successfully defend workers’ compensation claims on behalf of his clients, whether it be with a focus on aggressive negotiation to mitigate damages, or obtain outright dismissal of a claim based on factual, medical and legal defenses.
He began his legal career as a collections attorney, representing multiple national banking institutions, where he obtained extensive litigation experience as a trial attorney, prosecuting collection claims from start to finish, with positive results for his bank clients. Through his experience in collections law, he gained invaluable knowledge and skillsets related to the discovery process, law and motion practice, the trial process, and negotiation strategies and tactics, which have carried over to his practice of defending workers’ compensation claims.
Overall, Mr. Tang is a strong advocate of building a positive attorney-client relationship through effective communication, and prides himself in ensuring that his clients are able to make informed decisions by providing them with a clear understanding of the legal process.
In his free time, Jason enjoys playing basketball, hiking and vacationing with his wife. Jason is fluent in Cantonese and and takes pride in his heritage.
DANIEL LIM – SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Mr. Daniel Lim is admitted to the State Bar of California and is authorized to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and other lower state courts.
He graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a Bachelors of Arts in Economics. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from University of La Verne School of Law.
While in La Verne School of Law, he was awarded with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Remedies and Sales. He also participated in an internship wit Rancho Cucamonga District Attorney’s Office.
He gained extensive experience in Workers’ Compensation defense having worked in various workers’ compensation law offices. This experience have given him the ability to defend workers’ compensation claims aggressively and to negotiate positive outcomes on behalf of his clients..
He began his legal career in civil litigation in personal injury, contract, immigration and criminal law. His experience in these diverse fields has aided in his ability to negotiate and advocate on behalf of his clients. He has experience with discovery procedures and investigation, compounding interrogatories, and conducting depositions. He is also experienced in dealing with medical providers and resolving liens.
Mr. Lim values communication with his clients and providing easy to understand litigation procedures. This allows him to defend Workers’ Compensation claims aggressively and obtained favorable resolution of claims.
In his free time, Daniel enjoys traveling, hiking and keeping up with global news. He is fluent in Korean and has a special interest in Spanish. Daniel and his wife have traveled to various countries in South America and take an interest in Latin American Culture.
KYLE BELL – SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Mr. Kyle Bell is admitted to the State Bar of California and is authorized to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and other lower state courts.
He graduated from the University of California, Riverside, with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne College of Law.
While in law school, he had extensive real-world experience, clerking for the Honorable Judge White at the Ventura Superior Court with matters pertaining to criminal sentencing, as well as veteran and elder abuse issues. He began his legal career in workers’ compensation but has also practiced civil and family law.
He has practiced in workers’ compensation law for several years, representing a wide variety of insurance companies and TPAs with a varied base of clients from large corporate stores and staffing agencies to small businesses and local restaurants. He has also practiced on the applicant side as well, representing all manner of applicants in claims against large corporate entities and small local businesses.
Mr. Bell values quick resolutions and open communications with his clients explaining every step of the litigation process from file opening to file closure. Kyle is not afraid to take matters to trial if it is in the best interests of his clients.
In his free time Kyle enjoys sports, particularly hockey and baseball.
GEORGE GUTIERREZ – SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Mr. George Gutierrez is admitted to the State Bar of California and is authorized to practice law before the California Supreme Court, and other lower state courts.
He graduated cum laude from California State University, Long Beach, with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science. He earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Mr. Gutierrez brings over a decade of diverse legal experience to the Law Office of Joe Mobassernia. His practice is focused on defending employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation claims.
Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at a top firm which represented Fortune 500 insurance companies, private military contractors and other employers. His extensive litigation background includes conducting hundreds of depositions, evaluating and litigating high exposure claims, and achieving favorable outcomes through strategic negotiations and trial advocacy. In addition, he previously served as Assistant Chief Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he represented the federal government in complex immigration proceedings.
Mr. Gutierrez is known for his client-focused approach, ensuring effective communication and tailored legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. He is committed to delivering results through meticulous preparation, aggressive defense strategies, and effective advocacy. He takes pride in guiding his clients through the litigation process with dedication and clarity, ensuring their goals are always his top priority.
In his free time, George enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his growing family.