Our Team
Our Workers’ Compensation Team
Corey A. Ingber has been practicing workers’ compensation defense since 1981. He is the former managing partner of Ingber and Ivey. From 1997 to 2009 he was the Sr. Vice President of Claims-Legal for the Zenith Insurance Co, where he managed nine California legal offices and three in Florida. During that time, he was also a member of the Legal Committee of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute and the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute.
He is the Managing Partner of Ingber & Weinberg, LLP. The firm and Corey specialize in public entity defense, including cities, counties and school districts. They also represent large self-insured employers and third-party administrators. Corey is well known for handling extremely complex and high exposure cases.
He is the author of the “Micro Survival Guide to the SB 863 Reforms.” He was active in the legislative reforms of 2003 and 2013.
Corey has a passion for helping claims professionals navigate through the complex system of compensation claim handling, once upon a time, known for its simplicity. He and his firm also consult and conduct “Doubleplay” programs for several clients.
He is the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of West Los Angeles, School of Law and Paralegal Studies.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ corey@icomplaw.com
Cliff has practiced exclusively in the fields of personal injury and workers’ compensation for over 30 years. Originally involved in the representation of plaintiffs and injured workers, his career path led him to the aggressive defense of employers in workers’ compensation litigation. This unique dual perspective served him well as Managing Attorney of the Los Angeles Regional Office of Chernow and Lieb, in-house counsel to Zenith Insurance Company, in Woodland Hills, California.
He is now a proud Partner of Ingber & Weinberg, LLP. The firm and Cliff specialize in public entity defense, including cities, counties and school districts. They also represent large self-insured employers and third-party administrators. Cliff is passionate in his desire to mentor, teach, and collaborate with claims examiners in the strategic and technical defense of claims, made especially necessary due to the evolving complexities of California statutory and case law.
Cliff grew up in West Los Angeles where he continues to reside. He actively participates in sports, particularly basketball, and enjoys playing guitar with his son.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ cliff@icomplaw.com
Lev attended Southwestern Law School and graduated in 2015. He was a Dean Merit Scholar for his academic excellence. He previously worked as a Hearing Representative throughout law school. He was Responsible for all aspects of applicant workers’ compensation claims including evaluation of legal issues, communication with clients, WCAB appearances and lien negotiation.
After graduating, he joined a worker’s compensation defense law firm, where he represented national retail stores, large manufacturers, self-insured companies, third party administrators and insurance companies. He has extensive knowledge and experience of handling both liens and case-in-chief; saved clients millions of dollars through realistic analysis and aggressive negotiation.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ lev@icomplaw.com
Louis has over 25 years experience in the practice of workers’ compensation law and has been working with the attorneys of Ingber and Weinberg since 2009.
Louis grew up in South River New Jersey and attended Rutgers University. He completed his law degree at Southwestern University of Law in Los Angeles. He began his law career in the representation of workers’ compensation applicants. Louis soon transitioned to the defense side and has worked with the defense firm Pearlman, Borska and Wax, as well as Adelson, Testan and Brundo where he was a managing partner responsible for managing the firm’s Oxnard office. He is experienced in all aspects of workers’ compensation defense through the appeals process.
While at Rutgers University Lou was the captain of the wrestling team and is proud to be an LA Marathon finisher during the past several years.
Shelley has enjoyed over 35 years of successful specialization in the defense claims and fraud involving Workers’ Compensation, subrogation and liability claims. Shelley also has extensive experience providing counsel as advisor, skilled negotiator and trial attorney representing employers, self-insured administrators, insurance carriers and fraud departments.
Shelley is widely recognized for her adaptable persona, through well-organized trial preparation, as well as an exceptional ability to evaluate exposure for recommendation of appropriate and financially advantageous action.
Shelley has also served in a leadership role for State Bar of California-Worker’s Compensation Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association and Workers’ Compensation Claims Association.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ shelley@icomplaw.com
Julie Bedigian received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in sociology from California State University, Northridge. She later earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School and was admitted to the California State Bar and the United States District Court, Central District of California in 2016.
During her time at Southwestern, she was the supervising student editor of the Journal of International Media and Entertainment Law and a research assistant to Professor Michael Epstein.
Prior to joining Ingber & Weinberg, LLP’s Workers’ Compensation team, Ms. Bedigian’s litigation experience included representing clients and their education rights holders in school discipline and special education matters. She also has transactional experience, including contract analysis, drafting, and negotiations, and exposure analysis.
In addition, Ms. Bedigian is a certified mediator and volunteered with the Los Angeles Superior Court to help litigants collaborate and negotiate settlement agreements.
Currently, Ms. Bedigian zealously defends and advocates for self-insured employers while working with third-party administrators.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ julie@icomplaw.com
Stephanie S. Torigian received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Pepperdine University. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Western State University of Law-Fullerton. She was then admitted to the California State Bar and United States Central District of California in 1998.
Ms. Torigian has over 20 years of experience as an attorney in the Workers’ Compensation system. Immediately following her admittance to the California State Bar, she began her career as an attorney for a large health care firm, where she undertook contract analysis and review, settlement negotiations, extensive coverage analysis, evaluation of state and ERISA law, HMO liability, COBRA and HIPAA regulations.
Ms. Torigian went on to establish herself as a Workers’ Compensation defense attorney. She has gained valuable experience working several years as counsel for various Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, where she was designated as primary counsel for multiple employers in light of her superior results. Ms. Torigian also brings experience in civil litigation, including personal injury, insurance coverage, and subrogation.
Currently, Ms. Torigian defends Workers’ Compensation claims on behalf of insurance carriers, employers, self-insureds and administrators. Her practice also includes subrogation matters and defense of Labor Code Section 132a and serious and willful claims. Ms. Torigian has extensive experience with trials and settlements, coupled with a creative and aggressive approach. Ms. Torigian’s strategies have minimized costs and reduced exposure, producing excellent results for her clients.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ stephaniet@icomplaw.com
Arin Janjik began his workers’ compensation journey with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company during law school. He immediately developed a passion for defense litigation. When he passed the bar, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company gave him the opportunity to flourish and develop his skills as a lawyer.
For the next 8 years as In-house counsel, he led Liberty Mutual’s Los Angeles Office in defending hundreds of insureds on a wide range of complex legal issues.
Arin’s unique approach in defending against workers’ compensation claims has delivered numerous “take nothing” results. His work ethic and innovative legal strategies quickly earned him recognition in the community and within Liberty Mutual. He earned Panel counsel designation for Loews Hotels and was given a liaison title to Liberty Mutuals’ Special Investigation unit.
Arin loves people and is able to get along with his opposition in a professional and efficient manner. However, his focus has always been committed to adjudicating issues fairly and cost effectively for his clients.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ arin@icomplaw.com
Rafael has over 30 years experience in the industry. He started out in the industry being an applicant advocate before moving over to do the defense. First working as claims examiner and unit supervisor for a self-insured employer then opening his own office providing lien defense and providing services for small employers and as a contract vendor for Alaska National Insurance. He brings a pragmatic approach to lien resolution which allows clients to save on costly litigation.
Contact Information
📞 (818) 539-7500
✉️ rafael@icomplaw.com
Cruz attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. He received a Juris Doctorate degree from Western State University College of Law, where he earned the James M. Brower Achievement Award and competed with distinction on the Honors Moot Court team. He has been a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by The State Bar of California – Board of Legal Specialization since 2011.
Cruz has practiced Workers’ Compensation Defense Litigation since becoming a licensed attorney in 1991. He has vigorously and enthusiastically represented insurance carriers, third party administrators, and permissibly self-insured employers in the defense of workers’ compensation claims, Labor Code Section 132a Petitions and Serious & Willful Misconduct claims.
He strongly believes that having a great professional relationship and effective communication with his client team / claims professionals, as well as opposing counsels and Judges, are key to achieving success in handling and aggressively litigating cases toward expeditious and beneficial resolutions. His devotion and passion for the practice of workers’ compensation defense, with integrity over the decades, has been a testament to his success as a litigator.
Outside of his law practice, Cruz enjoys spending time with family, watching and waiting for his Minnesota Vikings football team to win a Super Bowl, and collecting, working on and listening to his collection of vintage audio gear.
Contact Information
📞 (818)539-7500
✉️ cruz@icomplaw.com
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