William S. Frank, Inc. was founded in October 2018 after one of the founding partners of the original law firm was appointed as a workers’ compensation law judge in Redding. Our firm began in 1989 and has remained a premier defense firm for the last 29 years. William S. Frank, Inc. specializes in the practice of workers’ compensation defense in the entire northern part of the state of California.

We have an office in Sacramento, but we have active files in most of the WCAB offices from Fresno to Redding. Our clients include governmental entities, third party administrators, insurance companies and self-insured employers. We also defend employers against Serious and Willful Misconduct claims, 132(a) claims, and assist in the preparation of fraud referrals to the District Attorney.

Prompt attention to service is a priority of our attorneys. We realize effective communication and timely response to our clients’ needs is necessary to obtain expeditious results. To maintain excellent outcomes, we take a unique approach to each file based on client desires and the facts of the case.

Our broad base of experience allows us to provide our clients with the widest range of defense techniques, approaches and strategies in defending workers’ compensation claims, and litigating other related matters. We work with our clients in meeting their goals, whether that is bringing the matter to a quick resolution or asserting a vigorous and aggressive defense. We engage in a continuing effort to maintain a comprehensive knowledge as to all areas of law involving workers’ compensation defense and the majority of our attorneys have been Certified Specialists in workers’ compensation law for over 10 years. Our office has worked closely with the District Attorney’s office in the prosecution of fraud cases.

Our attorneys have earned a reputation at the WCAB for our professionalism, knowledge and skill in successful and timely resolution of our client’s cases.