For the Best Defense of Workers’ Compensation, Liability, and Employment Tort Claims
Now in our fifth decade, The Law Firm of Friedman + Bartoumian provides exemplary, cost-effective legal services.
About the Law Firm of Friedman + Bartoumian
Friedman + Bartoumian offers a broad range of legal expertise. Our attorneys have earned the respect of other attorneys, judges and clients throughout California and the nation. In recognition of our legal ability and ethical standards, we have received a high rating from the Martindale-Hubbell organization, the most respected source of authoritative biographical information about members of the legal community worldwide.
Our team of attorneys and paraprofessionals are ready to collaborate with you to find positive solutions to your legal concerns.
Our Areas of Legal Expertise
Honored By Ventura County
The Board of Supervisors for the County of Ventura has bestowed honors on our founder, Heywood G. Friedman, and Friedman + Bartoumian in recognition of our decades of service to the community and pro bono legal work. Examples of such service include sponsorship of academic, athletic, and arts programs at Conejo Valley schools and volunteer legal services to numerous churches, synagogues, charitable institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Our Attorneys
Our reputable, talented team members are among the top in their respective fields. We care about our clients and our community and will work tirelessly to achieve exceptional results for you.
Partners
Heywood G. Friedman, Esq.
Haik K. Bartoumian, Esq.
Associates
Jeremy M. Shatzer, Esq.
Robert Grethel, Esq.
Karri L. Fischer, Esq.
Marla B. Shah, Esq.
Chad R. Fine, Esq.
Michael Mense, Esq.
Maureen T. Blair, Esq.
Mitchell Kaucher, Esq.
Nonna Stepanian, Esq.
Arman Shirinian, Esq.
Sheena Ghassemi, Esq
Tamera Casey, Esq.
Nada Elshaari, Esq.
Shirin Namini, Esq.
Susana Valiente
News & Events
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Protecting the Employer: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
It is a sad but unfortunate fact that catastrophic injuries resulting in serious injury or loss of life do occur in the workplace. Such tragedies are often investigated by Cal-OSHA and may even draw the attention…
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Unconstitutional Workers’ Compensation Laws: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
Allow us to begin today’s blog by asking a question. Are you aware that certain Labor Code sections have been determined to be unconstitutional? For example, the following two Code sections (which governed the payment of…
Private Medical Reports: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
The intent of today’s blog is to offer guidance on what employers may do when applicant attorney requests a QME panel in a questionable medical specialty for a denied claim. It is not a revelation that…
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Safety Awards: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
In a recent online publication, a private company announced that it had been 7,969 days since one of their employees had lost time work due to an industrial accident. Admittedly, that’s a safety record to both…
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Rearranging a Civil Settlement: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
Whenever an injured worker’s third-party tort claim settles out of court, it is common for the injured worker and the civil defendant to join forces in a mutual attempt to defeat all workers’ compensation liens and…
Replacing the QME: A Sixty-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
We are continuously bemused at the frequency with which a newly hired applicant attorney will attempt to replace a QME permissibly chosen when an applicant was unrepresented by counsel. The purpose of today’s blog is to…
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Testimonials
“Heywood takes the time to meet with us to get a clear understanding of what our goals are. Currently focusing on closing aged and difficult claims while aggressively closing new claims in the door. He gets it and is a great partner in achieving our aggressive goals.” – Martin King, Kaiser Permanente
“We have had the pleasure of retaining Mr. Friedman’s firm for a number of years and for various actions. Heywood is a skilled and knowledgeable counselor who appreciates the time certain aspects of legal action. We will continue to use his firm for most of our CA legal work.” – Jeff Bogacki, Vice President, Excess Workers Compensation – 5Star Specialty
“Besides being a great attorney, ‘Woody’ is a better person, friend, humanitarian. And when times get tough, he has your back!” – Robert Rice, Sargeant Insurance Agency, LLC
We are widely known for our…
Substantive Legal Knowledge
Analytical Abilities
Trial Skills
Efficient Case Management