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Ben H. Nakatani Jr.
also known as Ben Nakatani, Ben H. Nakatani
About Ben
Biography
My first job out of college in 1989 was working for a workers' compensation insurance company as a claims adjuster. I worked up to a Senior Claims Adjuster and then promoted to a Claims Supervisor. I later transferred into the legal department and started attending workers' compensation hearings (as a non-attorney/hearing representative) and taking depositions of injured workers. Thereafter, I decided to attend law school and enrolled in a night program while working during the day full-time. After graduating from law school and passing the California Bar Examination, I stayed working as a defense attorney for the insurance company, and later worked for a private firm.
In 2001, I moved into an applicant's firm representing injured workers. In 2008, I founded The Law Office of Ben H. Nakatani, Jr., now incorporated as The Nakatani Law Group, A.P.C. located in Newport Beach, California. As of 2018 I decided to "go back to my roots" in defending insurance carriers. With 17 years experience representing injured workers, I now use all that experience and knowledge in defending insurance companies to fight fraud and reduce costs.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
26 years
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
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Location
The Nakatani Law Group, APC
2618 San Miguel Dr., Suite 1007, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2016
Workers-comp
Mr. Nakatani was very helful in his responses to my questions. He would make someone a very good attorney I am sure. Thank You again.
Ben Nakatani
Replied last November 01, 2016Thank you for taking the time to post your comment/review here. I certainly appreciate it.
Posted by Cindy | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Great Attorney
Would highly recommend for their extensive knowledge of the WC system! If you want an honest, attentive, efficient lawyer and staff.
Ben Nakatani
Replied last October 27, 2016Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to post your review here. We are always happy to help.
Posted by Cori Hernandez | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Humble and Honest
I had a wc case 5 years ago and he actually took his time to explain to me step by step on the wc system which I knew nothing about. He made me feel so comfortable and assured me we are in this fight together and that is very different from any other attorney. He was very Kind, has a lot of patience ...
Ben Nakatani
Replied last October 27, 2016Thank you Cori, It was my pleasure to assist you with your case. I am glad I was able to put your mind at ease through this complex WC system process.
Posted by Dee | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
The BEST
If you want the best, hire the best! After having excellent results with my husbands case, I referred many Union employees to the Nakatani Law Group and all of them have had excellent results!
Ben Nakatani
Replied last October 27, 2016I was more than happy to assist John with his case. Thank you for referring the union members to me/us. We are happy to help and get those injured at work the benefits they are entitled to and deserve.
Posted by Jan | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Service Excellent Follow up
Everyone including Ben never made me feel as though I was simply a client. I was treated as a friend, time was taken to explain the process with honesty, all questions were answered with as much detail as I needed. Once I left his office, things were handled, allowing me to concentrate on other thing...
Ben Nakatani
Replied last October 27, 2016Thank you Jan for your kind review of your experience with us. We are here to take the burden off our client's shoulders and place them on ours. When injured, you need to concentrate on getting better and not trying to figure out what all the paperwork means and where it needs to go and when. Glad we exceeded your expectations and happy to be of service to you.
Ben H. Nakatani Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this attorney. Based on Mr. Nakatani's answers on AVVO it is obvious that he is a very competent and experienced workers' compensation attorney who stays up to date on the ever changing workers' compensation laws in California. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"Mr Nakatani has experience on both the injured worker side and the insurance company side of workers compensation so he is uniquely qualified to know how best to advise injured workers. I strongly endorse him for those that need help."
"I have been referring clients to Ben Nakatani for many years and he always does an excellent job. He is extremely dedicated and knowledgeable. I have the highest regard for his demonstrated expertise and am very happy to make this endorsement."
"I have been referring workers compensation cases to Ben for many many years. My clients have always been pleased with the level of service, his work ethnic, and end results. With pleasure I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nakatani is an excellent workers' compensation attorney who is not only knowledgeable about workers' compensation law, but genuinely cares about his client and provides the best customer service. His staff is also very good attentive in serving the clients. Highly recommend."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Ben is a top notch workers comp lawyer in California. As a matter of fact, he is the first person I turn to whenever a workers comp matter comes through the door. As a labor lawyer, I get quite a few inquiries regarding workers comp matters and it's important for me to have a solid person to whom I can refer these cases. Ben Nakatani is that guy. He is highly dependable and knowledgeable."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor Award, Avvo, Inc.
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo, Inc.
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2011
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2008
Recognition/Appreciation, Communication Workers of America-Local 9510
2008
Symbolic Whip, Southern California Jockey Circuit
2007
Recognition/Appreciation, Communication Workers of America-Local 9510
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Owner/Attorney, The Nakatani Law Group, APC
2010 - 2010
Judge Pro-Tem-Los Angeles, Workers' Compensation Appeal Board
2001 - 2008
Attorney/Partner, Glauber Berenson
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Bradford & Barthel
Associations
2008 - Present
State Bar of California, Workers Compensation SectionMember
2008 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - 2008
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Zurich NA v. WCAB (Orr) 73 CCC 446
Vocational Retraining for client
County of L.A. (Sheriff's Dept) v. WCAB (Lio) 73 CCC 503
Higher Disability Award for client
City of L.A. v. WCAB (Benavidez) 72 CCC 842
Increased Benefits (Penalties) for client
Public Storage v. WCAB (Neal) 71 CCC 1372
Higher Disability Award for client
Wal Mart v. WCAB (Brown) 70 CCC 1560
Continuous Trauma Award for Client
Four Seasons Hotel v. WCAB (Liang) 68 CCC 474
Compensable Consequence Disability Award for client
Education
N/A
Glendale University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
CAAA Convention
Compensable Consequences
2008
CWA Local 9510
Workers' Compensation System
2007
CWA Local 9510
Workers' Compensation System
2007
CAAA Convention
Temporary Disability Cap Exceptions
2004
CWA Local 9505
Workers' Compensation System
Publications
2017
2016
2008
Law Firm Pamphlet
The Workers' Compensation System
2007
Workcomp Cental
Amputation Case
2005
Firm Newsletter
New Workers' Comp Acronyms Spell Trouble for Injured Workers
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the average amount awarded for a sciatica case?
08 Aug 2018
Q&A
My employer fired me after I had an accident and hurt my foot. What should I do take legal actions against what he did?
21 Jul 2018
Q&A
Does weekly comp checks end when there is a settlement signed or when they send you the settlement offer?
22 Jan 2017