
Kala M. Schmidt
Founder and Partner
With over a decade of exclusive workers’ compensation defense practice, Ms. Schmidt is certified specialist as certified by the State Bar of California, and is also trained in alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation and negotiation. Ms. Schmidt is a fitness enthusiast and has finished several marathons including the Boston Marathon, half-Ironman triathlons, and enjoys going to concerts, movies and Dodgers’ games with her husband and kids.


Iliana Tapia-Cloney, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Aylee Safabakhsh
Associate Attorney


Kristen M. Zierhut
Of Counsel
Now practicing workers’ compensation exclusively, Ms. Zierhut has prior experience in personal injury as well as labor and employment law. Ms. Zierhut is actively involved in the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County and enjoys camping, hiking, all things fitness, and wine tasting.
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