The Attorneys

Two California workers' comp attorneys, one focused practice.

Stephen F. Dial, founder and principal, handles the firm's workers' compensation and SIBTF practice. Joseph E. Richards, Of Counsel, is a Certified Legal Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law.

Stephen F. Dial, founder and principal of Dial & Associates PCPortrait · S. Dial

Stephen F. Dial

Founder · Principal

Harvard Law Degree, Columbia B.A. summa cum laude. 35+ years of California workers' compensation experience, with a focus on SIBTF claims.

Admitted in California, District of Columbia, the 9th Circuit, and multiple federal districts. Fluent in English, Spanish, Japanese, French, German, and Italian.

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Joseph E. Richards, Of Counsel, Dial & Associates PCPortrait · J. Richards

Joseph E. Richards

Of Counsel · Certified Legal Specialist

Certified Legal Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization. Experience on both Applicant and defense sides.

Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Super Lawyers Rising Star. OCBA Workers' Comp Section, CAAA, CLA Workers' Comp Section.

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