Oakland Workers' Compensation Attorney
James E. Vandersloot
Partner
James E. Vandersloot is a trial attorney with significant experience representing injured workers, including union members, in disability claims and third party personal injury claims. Mr. Vandersloot appears before the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and the U.S. Department of Labor in federal claims concerning the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. He also represents clients in California Public Employees' Retirement System and County Disability Retirement applications. Mr. Vandersloot is certified in workers' compensation law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Vandersloot regularly lectures on workers' compensation to labor union members, attorneys, and insurance representatives. He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem at the Walnut Creek Office of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
Education
- J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, 1979
- A.B., University of California at Berkeley, with honors, 1973
- Major: Political Science
Admissions
Certifications
- Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Previous Experience
- Research Attorney for the California Center for Judicial Education and Research
- Contributing Editor for the California Judge's Civil Trials Benchbook
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Walnut Creek Office of the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, Judge Pro Tem
- California Applicant's Attorneys Association
- Member of Board of Governors
- Current Secretary
If you are seeking legal representation in the Bay Area for a workers' compensation, personal injury, employment discrimination, or disability retirement matter, contact the attorneys of Larson, Vandersloot & Rivers today to schedule a free consultation. Call us at (510) 374-4217 or fill out the online contact form.
The law firm of Larson, Vandersloot & Rivers is located in Richmond, California, and provides legal services to clients throughout Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solano counties.
