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GEKLAW (Goldberg, Edelstein & Kingstedt)

Workers' Compensation Specialists — 40+ Years, Southern California · 445 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2500, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Workers' Compensation Third-Party Injury Disability Claims 40+ Years Workers' Comp Only Bilingual Staff
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Our Verdict

GEKLAW has been representing injured Southern California workers since 1984 — and only injured workers. Their workers' compensation practice is one of the largest in LA, with bilingual staff covering Spanish, Korean, and Armenian. Workers' comp fees in California are set by statute and paid out of awarded benefits, so there's nothing out of pocket. Best fit for: anyone hurt on the job in California — whether employer is denying the claim, you've been let go, or you need a third-party lawsuit alongside workers' comp.

Pricing & Fees

GEKLAW (Goldberg, Edelstein & Kingstedt) works on statutory fee. Workers' comp fees set by California law (no out-of-pocket). The intake call is free, and they will quote you in writing before you commit.

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Key Attorneys

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Robert E. Goldberg

Founding Partner

Founded the firm in 1984. Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist. Has handled tens of thousands of California workers' comp claims.

Lisa M. Edelstein headshot

Lisa M. Edelstein

Senior Partner

Cumulative-trauma and repetitive-stress specialist. Has won landmark CT awards for grocery, healthcare, and warehouse workers.

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David Kingstedt

Partner — Third-Party Cases

Coordinates third-party personal-injury claims with workers' comp benefits. Multi-million-dollar verdicts in construction-site cases.

What Clients Say

Reviews summarized from public sources, tagged by the legal situation involved.

Roberto V.
Roberto V.
Construction Fall — Comp + Lawsuit
★★★★★
Fell off scaffolding. GEKLAW handled my workers' comp (free under statute) AND filed a third-party suit against the contractor. Settled for $1.5M extra.
Maria L.
Maria L.
Cumulative Trauma — Awarded
★★★★★
Hospital nurse with 15 years of back injury. Lisa got me a permanent disability rating and lifetime medical. No out-of-pocket.
Hye-Jin K.
Hye-Jin K.
Denied Claim — Won on Appeal
★★★★★
Employer denied my repetitive-stress claim. GEKLAW spoke to me in Korean, appealed, and we won. Free representation.

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FAQ — GEKLAW (Goldberg, Edelstein & Kingstedt)

How much does GEKLAW charge?
Nothing out of pocket. California sets workers' comp attorney fees by statute — usually 10–15% of the awarded benefits, deducted only from your settlement, never up front.
Can I sue my employer for getting hurt at work?
Generally no — workers' comp is the exclusive remedy against your employer. But you CAN sue third parties (property owners, contractors, manufacturers) on top of workers' comp.
My claim was denied — now what?
Don't give up. Many denied claims are reversed on appeal. GEKLAW takes denied-claim appeals on the same fee structure (no out-of-pocket cost).
Can I get fired for filing workers' comp?
Retaliation for filing workers' comp is illegal in California (Labor Code 132a). You can pursue both the comp claim and a separate retaliation/wrongful-termination claim.
Do you speak Spanish or Korean?
Yes — bilingual staff in Spanish, Korean, and Armenian. Consultations and documents available in your language.