Hallett, Emerick & Wells, Professional Law Corporation

Hallett, Emerick & Wells, Professional Law Corporation Attorneys

BRUCE S. EMERICK

Senior Managing Partner – San Bernardino Office
Certified as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation – State of California
J.D. Degree 1981 – University of La Verne College of Law
M.U.P. Degree 1975 – California State Polytechnic, Pomona
B.A. Degree 1971 – University of California, Santa Barbara (Dean's List Scholar)
Insurance Education Association – Instructor in Permanent Disability Rating
Member of PARMA (Public Agency Risk Managers Association)
Member Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation Forum
Former City Planning Commissioner for the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Authored “Handling Workers’ Compensation Subrogation Claims” and the “Appellate Process for Workers’ Compensation Cases”, National Business Institute, 1991
Defense Attorney on published Court of Appeals Opinion: Victor Valley Transit Authority vs. WCAB (Sophy), (2000) 83 Cal. App. 4 th 1068, 100 C.R. 235, 65 CCC 1018.
Over 24 years experience in workers’ compensation defense.

H. NEAL WELLS IV

Managing Partner – Calabasas Office
Certified as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation – State of California
J.D. Degree 1986 – McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
B.A. Degree 1983 – Occidental College (Dean's List)
“A.V.” Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Rating
Appointed to the State Bar’s Executive Committee on Workers' Compensation, State Bar of California (1997-2002; 2004-2008).
Elected Co-Chair, Orange County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section (1990-1995).
Insurance Education Association – Instructor: "Labor Code and Current Case Law", "Advanced Workers' Compensation Issues", "AME Guides – Basic", and "Workers’ Compensation Claims".
Appointed Judge Pro Tempore Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Named as a "Superlawyer" in workers' compensation by Los Angeles Magazine in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Over 18 published articles in the Workers’ Compensation Quarterly.
Consultant, “Workers’ Compensation Practice, Fourth Edition” by the Continuing Education of the Bar (2000).
Over 24 years experience in workers’ compensation defense.

TINA SAREEN

MICHELLE WATERS

Partner – Irvine Office
Certified as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation – State of California
J.D. Degree 2000 – California Western School of Law
B.A. Degree 1994 – University of California, Santa Barbara
Member Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Orange County Bar Association and the Labor & Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association.
Insurance Education Association – Instructor on Basic and Advanced P.D. Rating courses.
Over 11 years experience in workers’ compensation defense

ILENE M. SHELDON

Partner – Calabasas Office
Certified as a Specialist in Workers' Compensation – State of California
J.D. Degree 1990 – Pepperdine University School of Law
B.A. Degree 1979 – Hofstra University
Member Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar
Insurance Education Association – Instructor: “Labor Code and Current Case Law”
Previously in-house counsel at Travelers Insurance
Elected to the Board of the California Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorneys Association (2009)
Named as a "Superlawyer" in workers' compensation by Los Angeles Magazine in 2010 and 2011.
Over 15 years experience in workers’ compensation defense

BRANDON R. LEWIS

Partner – San Bernardino Office
J.D. Degree 2003 – Whittier College School of Law
B.A. Degree 1999 – California State University, Bakersfield
Member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation Forum
Honored by Whittier College of Law for dedication to excellence in Trial Advocacy Honors Board by the creation of The Brandon R. Lewis Award.
Elected as a 2009 Rising Star "Super Lawyer" in workers' compensation by Los Angeles Magazine.
Over 7 years experience in workers’ compensation defense

ANGELA M. CURRIE

Partner – San Bernardino Office
JD Degree, 2005 – University of La Verne College of Law
BA Degree, 2000 – University of Bridgeport
Member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation Forum
Managing & Business Editor of the Law Review – University of La Verne College of Law
Over 5 years experience in workers' compensation defense

REGINA M. RABANAL

Associate Attorney – San Bernardino Office
J.D. Degree 2002 – University of Wisconsin Law School
B.A. Degree 1998 – California State University, Fullerton
Member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation Forum and Orange County Bar Association
Previously clerked for the CA Dept. of Justice, Torts Division and the WI Dept. of Justice, Employment Division
Over 5 years experience in workers' compensation defense

LISA A. CAVELLA

GEOFFREY T. HANCOCK

Associate Attorney – San Bernardino Office
J.D. Degree 2009 – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.A. Degree 2003 – University of Arizona
Member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the California State Bar, Inland Empire Workers’ Compensation Forum
Chief Article Editor of Thomas Jefferson Law Review, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Published Note "Upstaging U.S. Gaming Law: The Potential Fantasy Sports Quagmire and the Reality of U.S. Gaming Law" 31 T. Jefferson L. Rev 317 (2009)

JAMES R. BRITT

LISA M. ANGEL

RUEL T. CANEDA

Associate Attorney – Irvine Office
J.D. Degree 2007 – Western State University of Law
Master of Public Health Degree 1998 – San Jose State University
B.S. Degree 1993 – San Deigo State University
Certified Law Clerk for the Orange County District Attorney, 2006
Admitted to United States Federal Courts (Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts)

SAMANTHA L. CIRIACO

Associate Attorney – Calabasas Office
J.D. Degree 2012 – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
B.A. Degree 2007 – Bowling Green State University
Member Workers' Compensation Section of the State Bar of California
Member San Fernando Valley Bar Association
Certified Law Clerk for Alternate Public Defender's Office, San Diego (2010)
Legal Intern, Workers' Compensation Division of the Office of the City Attorney, San Diego (2011)

EUGENE R. HALLETT III