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also known as Neelu K. Khanuja
Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. is a top-rated litigation attorney in California, State Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law and the Managing Partner of Khanuja Law. She zealously advocates for injured workers and/or aggressively defends employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in all areas of California state Workers’ Compensation Law.
Before founding Khanuja Law, Ms. Khanuja worked at the largest California workers’ compensation defense firm in the state. As a defense attorney, Ms. Khanuja successfully resolved hundreds of liens, some resulting in a withdrawal of the outstanding balance of the lien.
On behalf of the defendants, she has won “take nothing” Awards at Trial and reached settlements for 0% permanent disability via Stipulated Award.
RECOGNITIONS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY
Earned the Certified Legal Specialist status in Workers’ Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
The State Bar certifies an attorney as a legal specialist when an attorney has fulfilled the following requirements:
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selected Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as a “Rising Star” from 2022-2025 in the industry.
Through a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area, Super Lawyers selects 2.5% of lawyers, who have attained notable peer recognition & professional achievement, to the “Rising Stars” list. With it, Khanuja Law became a top Los Angeles law firm.
Expertise rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as the following based on an “A” grade reputation: one of the “thirteen (13) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Hollywood” for 2023 and 2024; one of the “fourteen (14) best . . .in South Gate” for 2022, 2023 and 2024; and one of the “twenty (20) best . . . in Alhambra” for 2023 and 2024.
Avvo recognizes Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the top-rated lawyers in the industry with an Avvo Rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 and honored her with the “Clients’ Choice Award” in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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Pasadena Magazine has named Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the “Top Attorneys” in Workers’ Compensation for 2023 and 2024.
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Posted by SM | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Title: “A Lifesaver When I Needed It Most – Neelu and Khanuja Law Firm Delivered Beyond Expectations” I rarely write reviews, but after working with Neelu at Khanuja Law Firm, I felt compelled to share my experience. Navigating a workers’ compensation claim after a serious workplace injury was one...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was hurt on the job and my employer was tryin to downplay it. Khanuja Law believed me and fought for my rights. They're trustworthy and reliable, they did exactly what they said they would do. They got me the medical attention I needed and made sure I got my workers comp benefits. They were there f...
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
"I'm so grateful to have worked with Neelu Khanuja, a trustworthy and reliable workers' compensation attorney in California. She's highly skilled, extremely experienced, and has a strong track record. Neelu is compassionate, dedicated, and If you're looking for a top-notch workers' comp attorney, loo...
Posted by Kadeen Mitchell | April 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Super easy to talk to and very helpful. I’d recommend her to anyone dealing with work or injury issues.
Thank you.
Posted by Austyn | April 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I can’t recommend Neel-Preet K. Khanuja highly enough. From the very first consultation, it was clear I was in capable hands. Her and her team took the time to listen carefully, explain all my options in plain language, and built a strategy that got results. What really stood out to me was her no-...
Thank you, Austyn!!
"I endorse this lawyer’s skill and care in providing the best representation. She is knowledgeable on current case law and is a tough advocate for her clients."
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2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
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2024 Super Lawyers Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
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2024 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in South Gate, Expertise
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2024 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Hollywood, Expertise
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2024 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Alhambra, Expertise
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2024 Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
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2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
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2023 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in South Gate, Expertise
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2023 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Hollywood, Expertise
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2023 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Alhambra, Expertise
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2023 Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
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2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star, California Super Lawyers
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2022 Best Workers' Compensation Attorneys in South Gate, Expertise
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Khanuja Law Firm
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
2012 - 2012
Family Law & Criminal Law Clerk, Maricopa County Superior Court
2021 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesCo-chair of the Charitable Fund
2020 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesBoard of Governors Member
2016 - Present
United States District Court for the Central DistrMember
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Win - Clients Owe Nothing
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
"Subrogation"
2019
"Non-IBR Med-Legal Disputes"
2018
"Understanding and Defending Liens"
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