- Criminal Defense
- Workers CompensationObtaining a zero MSA takes careful thought and consideration, just like all aspects of a workers compensation case. However, Defendants should be particularly prudent because an underfunded zero MSA account will ultimately be defendant’s medical treatment liability.
- Employment LitigationJaya Kapoor began working at Mullen & Filippi in 2011, became an Associate Partner in 2014 and Senior Partner in 2019. She has practiced in the field of workers’ compensation since 2004. Jaya has represented third party administrators, insurance companies, employers, self-insured entities, public entities and occupational accident policy holders in various workers’ compensation matters. She has successfully litigated issues at the Trial level winning several take-nothings for her clients. Prior to beginning her legal carrier, Jaya worked as a claims examiner. She also ran a successful import-export business where she gained valuable insight on employment issues. Due to her background, she is able to work closely with both claims examiners and employers in a effective and efficient manner.
- Personal InjuryUpon admission before all courts in California, Mr. Cotter practiced civil litigation for an established firm specializing in insurance defense and employment law, and then worked as a solo practitioner specializing in sports agency law, personal injury torts, contracts, and criminal defense. Since 2012, Mr. Cotter has focused on workers’ compensation defense practice. Prior to becoming an Associate at Mullen & Filippi in 2016, he specialized in defending workers’ compensation claims on behalf of large public entities, and also handled subrogation claims.