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  • About CAAA

    The California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA) is the most powerful, and most knowledgeable legal voice for the injured workers of California. Serving California's injured workers since 1966, CAAA has been built with the support of its...
  • CAAA Staff

    Karen L. Locke Executive Director Karen L. Locke is the Executive Director of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association. Mrs. Locke began overseeing the California Applicants' Attorneys Association in 1987 when she was appointed executive...
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  • Executive Board

    President, S. Bradley Chalk, Esq. Mr. Chalk is a licensed attorney by The State Bar of California and certified as a Workers’ Compensation Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. He earned his law degree at Gonzaga...
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  • Consultants

    Below are CAAA's Consultants Mark Gerlach Insurance Consultant PO Box 1921, Sutter Creek, CA 95685 +1 209-267-0675 Martha Escutia The Senators Firm LLP 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 +1 949-209-9820 Mike Herald 1107...
  • Specialties

    Asbestos Workers' Compensation Attorneys Jerome Anderson Moore, Esq. McCarthy, Johnson & Miller 595 Market Street, Suite 2200 San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 882-2992 / (415) 882-29995 Fax Alan Brayton, Esq. Brayton Purcell, LLP 222 Rush Landing...
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  • Committees

    The more than twenty working committees of the Board assist in the efficient management of CAAA. They cover areas including: Amicus Curiae, Education, Ethics, Health & Safety, Labor, Latino Issues, Law Office Management, Legislative, Media, Membership...
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  • Chapters

    Throughout the State, CAAA’s 19 chapters are designed and organized to serve members locally. Representing Central Coast, Central Valley, Chico, Coachella Valley, East Bay, Greater Inland Empire, Harbor Area, Los Angeles Metropolitan, Los Angeles...
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  • The History of Workers' Compensation in California

    Workers' compensation programs were an outcome of the Progressive Era, when reformers responded to both labor and employer concerns about high rates of work-related injuries, insufficient compensation to injured workers, and continuing employer uncertainty...
  • Join CAAA's Lawnet

    Are you a CAAA Regular member and want to join Lawnet, CAAA's list service forum? Download the CAAA Listserve Agreement , sign it and fax it back to the CAAA state office (916) 444-0661. If you have not submitted a valid email address, please contact...