Associates U-Z

Charlene Underwood

Ms. Underwood received her BA from New York University in 1983 and her JD from Brooklyn Law School in 1987. She practices Workers’ Compensation Defense with the firm.

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Johann L. Van Kolken

Mr. Van Kolken received his BS from California State University San Bernardino in 1993 and his JD from the University of La Verne College of Law in 1999. He practices Workers' Compensation Defense with the firm.

Mr. Van Kolken initiated his career in Workers' Compensation law prior to law school in 1991, on the Applicants' side as a Hearing Representative. He thereafter switched to the Defense after law school. Mr. Van Kolken is a California native, married with a child and dog; likes golf, running, biking, beach/mountain activities, and cooking. 

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Janine Vancho

Ms. Vancho received her JD from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 1997. She practices Subrogation with the firm and is licensed to practice subrogation in both California and Arizona.  Subrogation matters have always been Ms. Vancho's primary focus.  Ms. Vancho is a Certified Subrogation Recovery Professional through National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP).

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Erin L. Walker

Ms. Walker received her BA from Stanford University in 2002 and her JD from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2008. She practices Workers’ Compensation Defense with the firm.

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Lisa G. Wilson

Ms. Wilson is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (inactive) and California. Lisa received her law degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1993. Her practice areas include federal administrative law, Longshore and Harbor Workers Act, and Defense Base Act. 

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Darren W. Wong

Mr. Wong received his BA form the University of California, Berkeley in 1999 and his JD form the Univeristy of San Francisco School of Law in 2003.  He practices Workers' Compensation Defense with the firm.  

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Carolyn M. Wood

Ms. Wood received her BA from the University of California Berkeley in 1974 and her JD from U.C. Hastings College of Law in 1981. She practices Workers’ Compensation Defense with the firm.

Ms. Wood has 10 years experience as a trial lawyer in Superior Courts throughout the Bay Area, 18 years experience as a workers’ compensation defense attorney and  5 years experience in Family Law Mediation. Ms. Wood spent a year in Australia recently on sabbatical.  Personal interests include painting and running.

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David D. Wu

Mr. Wu received his BA from the University of California San Diego in 2002 and his JD from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2006. He practices Workers’ Compensation Defense with the firm.

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Janet Zamecki

Ms. Zamecki received her BA from Southwestern University in 1992 and her JD from the University of San Francisco in 2005. She practices Workers' Compensation Defense with the firm.

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