Perona, Langer, Beck, Serbin, Mendoza & Harrison

Tod Harrison did a lot of work helping me with my SSDI/​SSI claim from my 1^st filing through 2 denials to my Hearing with a Judge who approved my Disability Claim. Was a little bit of a long haul but they stuck with me.
I am very satisfied with this Law firm and defiantly use them again if I ever have a need to. I highly recommend them.
I know they are listed under Employment Law but as you can see they do more than that. go to their website and see what other areas they cover.

As an aid for a school district, I was helping a young child who was special needs when suddenly he became extremely difficult, and pulled me down to the ground dislocating my shoulder. I was seriously injured and contacted the Law Offices of Perona, Langer, Beck. They handled my workers comp claim so I wouldn’t have to do any of the work. My attorney Jonathan Brian was very knowledgeable and helped make sure I received the compensation I deserved. The workers comp system does take time, but in the end I was very pleased and would definitely recommend contacting this firm if you are ever injured as a result of an accident.

Jenny was great help fast, straight forward, and down to earth. I would definitely recommend this law firm to someone else.

After being hurt on my job, I contacted a law firm that I felt through me under the bus. he was fired immediately after my deposition. I then contacted Larry Parker and the PLBSM team was in contact with me in a short time to discuss my case, due to my injuries they sent a messenger to my home he took all needed information, and we where off and running. When I had questions, Michelle was there to answer. Several years later my case was finally settled, I received a call from Patrick Hawkins from the court room, he stated, «They had an offer».
I explained «I wasn’t happy with that offer». Patrick stated, «give me some time, I’I counter offer», and to my surprise I received more than I ever expected. Thanks be to God. Patrick Hawkins is so awesome, along with being informative and professional. Thank you for a job well done and yes I will refer family and friends.

Let me start by saying THANK YOU to all of you for your commitment, professionalism and your dedication in helping me with my case, It took almost 4 years to complete but i NEVER felt like i didn’t know what was going on with my case. I was always kept informed and i ALWAYS felt you had my best interest in mind. There were so many of you who helped along the way and i want each and every one of you to know how much i appreciate you. I would and will recommend you to anyone who needs legal guidance in navigating the complex and convoluted system of Workmans Comp litigation. A special appreciation goes out to Jerry, Craig, Eric and Patrick for your legal help. You and your ancillary staff are AWESOME… Thank you again

I’m very satisfied with the way they handled my case. Nicole was always helpful when I needed help.
They always returned my calls within a couple of hours and never left me hanging.
I would recommend them to any of my family and friends.

John Mendoza is part of this firm. Please read my reviews on his Unilocal!page. Both offices share staff, as I was informed by both Diana and my attorney Patrick Hawkings. I have decided to fire the firm after multiple failures on their part.
They sent a contract attorney to a deposition: he fell asleep. It’s impossible to reach your attorney, and the receptionists are terrible. Nicole seems to practice law while she’s merely a legal assistant. She actually told me to fire my attorney, Patrick Hawkins. All I received from him were unfulfilled promises. Like arranging transportation to Redondo Beach – they completely dropped the ball and I say there that morning until an hour before the appointment. I was forced to drive myself in pain. Today he tells me email isn’t acceptable. I found his email on the CA Bar site. Since his receptionists refused to leave a message, I needed a way to contact him. He chided me about how there was no use of email allowed. Funny, because Diana agreed to email me the paperwork to fire the firm and said I could email it back,
If you have a terrible clerical staff – and I’ve noticed terrible typos – fix it. The first encounter clients have with the firm are the staff. You lost a client. I will refer anyone to use your services, and I will pursue this with the CA Bar. I deserved better than this after all I went through. All the terrible doctors you tried to set me up with. I don’t know how you can sleep at night after what you put clients through. Maybe money does wipe away a conscience.

I was injured at work in 2013 wasn’t happy with the way the insurance company was treating me I call Larry H Parker I was referred to this law firm I saw an attorney in the same day I was assigned a new doctor and more physical therapy which was needed my attorney’s name was Eric Schwartz I saw him he’s going to court he was very informative and very efficient. Whenever I have a question someone always return my call. and they help me get a good settlement.

Great attorney firm! I was treated with respect. My attorney Alvin Chang is very professional and very helpful. My experience with the office was awesome. Lizeth is awesome. She always returned my calls.

I was fired by my previous attorney who did not return calls, used profanity and screamed when he did respond to a call or email. He didn’t do anything for me. He agreed to a QME who sided with the worker comp carrier and left me hanging when I was suppose to have a deposition. I called Larry H. Parker and was called back by Jonathan Brian with PLBSMH. They immediately took my case and offered to come to my home the next day. This was in March of 2015 an they took care of everything. I had used the other attorney for more then a year with no results. Within a month I had an appointment to see Dr. Amir Friedman (great Doctor) and was scheduled for a deposition and a hearing with the Long Beach DWC office. Whenever I called I spoke with someone who was familiar with my case and could answer all of my questions and addressed my concerns. On my hearing date Jonathan met me in Long Beach and handled everything without me appearing before the judge and made me feel at ease with his professional manner and appearance. I would recommend Larry H Parker and this law firm to everyone. My original attorney was horrible and extremely unprofessional.

Attorney Patrick Hawkins at Perona Lager in Long Beach, Ca. represented me in a workers comp case. Patrick was professional, patient. He and his team took care of business made sure I was taken care of. Patrick made sure he got the best care and made sure I was compensated to the fullest extent. Patrick and everyone on his team I interacted with at the firm were amazing. Adriana made sure my questions were answered anytime I called and I wish I could remember the person who assisted me at the deposition I think his name was Roy or Rory he didn’t take no BS from the other side, they all fought hard for me. I highly recommend Patrick and his team they are fighters.
Your all AWESOME!
Thank you all so much for all of your help and patience.
Victor Garcia

This is a volume law firm that cares very little for whom they represent. Truly unprofessional and lacking in every which way. Attorneys must at least serve some basic needs. They push you around from person to person without without looking out for ones best interest. This is the worst way of doing business. I will be filing a complaint with the state bar.

I was injured at work on 2-​20-​2008 and recently, finally settled. I fired my previous attorney and I hired Larry H. Parker/​PLBSM handle the task and take over my case. Workers Compensation is a broken system, not too much fun. I am as happy with my settlement as I can be since my awarded settlement has stipulations at no fault of the the firm. I am, however, extremely pleased with how Jennie Kim closed my case and answered my all of my questions. She is efficient, knowledgeable and will get you information if she doesn’t know. Jennie made my exit from the Workers Compensation system a smoother transition. I highly recommend Jennie Kim.

The absolute worst attorney experience ever! I am complaining to the bar. I ended up taking my case to another law firm – THEY told me that they were sorry I had to deal with this law firm and that – yes, they were a horrible law firm. Don’t use this firm they are BAD NEWS!!!

Solid company of hard working teams. For personal injury I’ve referred several friends and employees to them. They’ve told me they were looked after and well taken care of.
Insurance companies are going to settle for as low as they can. If you have a case, PLBSM works to get as much out of the insurance companies as they can. They’ve been at it for a long time, so they have a good idea what cases are worth at the start and good at evaluating them.
If you don’t have a case or it is a small matter it isn’t worth calling a law firm. But, if you can’t get what you should from the insurance company, these guys fight for every dime (after that’s how they get paid). So it is in their self interest to get as much as possible.
Not only that but they referrer to reputable auto body shops so repairs are done properly.
Anyway, I continue to refer folks there when the need arrises.

The «paralegals» are unprofessional and rude. You never get to talk to an actual attorney. They make you feel as if you are just a case number who is a burden to them when you call and ask questions about your case. The only recommendation I can give for this law office, IS NOT TO GO HERE. I truly regret obtaining them and not finding another attorney.

Jerry at PLBSMH is such a great attorney. He really cares about his clients and will go the extra mile to make sure you walk away whole. At my hearing, Jerry met with me and explained the entire process, my best options, and what I could expect to happen that day. I was waiting in the lobby after we spoke, when another attorney, Lenny, came to speak with me about a potential settlement offer when Jerry was caught up in a trial. I was very happy that they didn’t keep me waiting all day. Lenny explained that the offer I got was fair, but that he and Jerry thought I could get some more money, especially because I had out-​of-​pocket expenses. After that, Lenny was running back and forth to the insurance lawyers trying to get me the best possible deal. I walked away with 30% more money than what was first offered! I also want to say that the staff I spoke with on the phone also treated me professionally and never rushed me off the phone even when I had a hundred questions about my case. I trusted this firm to get me through a very tough time, and I am happy and relieved to say I made the right choice!

Perona Langer represented my aunt in her worker’s compensation claim and I was by her side through the whole process. The workers’ comp attorneys at Perona Langer are all super smart, energetic and understanding. That being said, the entire worker’s compensation process is a waiting game. You have to get an appointment with a doctor, wait for that doctor’s report, then get an appointment with another doctor, and wait for that doctor’s report, etc. These nuances can take months to complete, and the attorneys have no control over how long the doctors take to do their part, or how long it takes to find an in-​network doctor in the first place. The attorney on our case explained this entire process when we came in to sign the retainer, so we knew what to expect. They also kept us in the loop about important steps in the process. Every time either my aunt or I did call, we were greeted politely and our questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. The only time the office staff could not answer my question, one of the attorneys returned my call on the same day. Overall, I think the process was very transparent, and we were always treated with respect.
We ended up agreeing to settle the claim for $ 10,000 because my aunt did not want to prolong the case any further and we all wanted to get on with our lives. On the day we came in to sign the paperwork, our lawyer sat us down and told us that he got my aunt an extra $ 2,500 to compensate for our mileage and help out with our overdue bills! This was a great surprise and a very happy end to a very unhappy situation. I would recommend this firm to anyone who needs a workers comp lawyer! Just remember to read your retainer and most of your questions will be answered outright. Thank you!

VERY VERY useLESS. Just to get in contact with them is a hassle, even when you go to the office! I had a skin problem, but they kept sending me to a chiropractor and insisted that this is the right way to go about it so of course I lost my case because the judges/​basically the other side were thinking that this is a scam because why am I going to chiropractor when I have a skin problem? Justice was not served.

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like many others here i hired this firm to take on my workers comp. case. since day one they got my date of injury mistaken… i had 3 back injuries at work, starting with 2011 and 2 in 2012. i thought they were going run all 3 concurrent. forward 3 months i got a called from a dr. and told me he was going to be handling one of my injuries in 2012. i called the firm and ask michelle what was going on? michelle said not to worry the attorney knows what he’s doing… later i found out that michelle is an assistant to the paralegal… before i sign with them i has recieving workers comp benefits. 2 months after they screwed my case so bad that they cancel my workers comp benifits and now i’m on sdi…
it’s been almost 4 months since i hired a new firm. perona does not want to turn over my files to my attorney.