About me

matthew j. fernstrom, esq.

About Me

– Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist 2014

– Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D. 2008

– Loyola Marymount University, B.S. 2005


I have been practicing law in California since 2008 and have spent the last 15 years aggressively defending my clients throughout the State at nearly every WCAB venue. As a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist, I’ve dedicated myself to being the best and most knowledgeable resource I can for the only person that matters, my client.


I started my practice with the goal of raising the bar in workers’ compensation defense. Too many attorneys forget one simple thing, we’re in the service industry. Responsiveness is my religion. All of my clients have my personal cell phone number and I answer calls and emails at all hours of the night and weekends. You have trusted me with your case, you deserve a prompt response to your inquiry.

Fighting for Employers Behind Enemy Lines

The State of California, an unquestionable economic powerhouse, has unfortunately made a major ideological pivot in the last several decades in a direction that no longer sees employers as the driving force for economic opportunity, but an enemy of the State. Onerous regulations and nonsensical legislation are a daily struggle for the average business owner simply trying to turn a profit. This allegedly “employee friendly” regulatory agenda too easily allows for exploitation by nefarious actors. The WCAB has unfortunately become ground zero for this exploitation, where meritless claims filed by disgruntled employees are a daily occurrence, especially in the major population hubs in the State.

With so many obstacles to overcome when running your business in California DO NOT let poor legal representation be another one. I aggressively investigate each case referred to my office, I root out fraud and take as aggressive of an approach as the facts permit. If your employee has a legitimate injury, I’ll work to move their claim through the system without delay, so that a fair and equitable result for all interested parties can occur. You deserve to get back to running your business as quickly as possible and your employee deserves to get on with their life, I will make it happen.

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Your Trusted Workers' Compensation Defense Specialist!

Specializing in workers’ compensation defense, subrogation, liens, and medical-legal evaluator training, our Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist offers comprehensive legal solutions to protect employers’ interests in California.

Contact us today to refer a file or submit an inquiry. I am available 24/7 to assist any employer with their legal matter.