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Meet Gary W. Allen

Gary W. Allen

Senior Associate Attorney & Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law

Mr. Allen received his Bachelor of Science degree from California State University Los Angeles in 1991. He went on to complete his Masters studies and received his degree in Public Administration from California State University Northridge in 1996. He then continued his studies and obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1998 from the Southwestern University School of Law.

He received his Certificate of Specialization in Workers’ Compensation from the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California in 2008. Throughout his career, he has routinely appeared before nearly every Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board office throughout the State of California, familiarizing himself with the practices, procedures, and locally applied rules of each individual board. He further lends his expertise in analyzing and conducting in-house permanent disability ratings, utilizing both the new and old rating schedules, as each individual situation warrants.

Prior to dedicating his career to the area of workers’ compensation, Mr. Allen practiced law as a prosecutor and has an extensive background in law enforcement.

As a Senior Associate Attorney, joining the firm in 2000, Mr. Allen often mentors Junior Attorneys and provides educational assistance to our clientele and legal staff in several key legal fields, including the oftentimes highly complex area of permanent disability ratings.

Education

Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA
- Juris Doctorate, 1998
California State University Northridge, Northridge, CA
- Masters, Public Administration 1996
California State University Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, 1991

Professional Affiliations

Recognized as a Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, 2008
State Bar of California, 1999
American Bar Association, 1999

Experience

Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, Ventura, California
- Extra-Help Deputy District Attorney, June 1999 – September 1999
Law Offices of F. Glen Olives, San Gabriel, California
- Law Clerk, February 1999 – June 1999
Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, California
- Volunteer Law Clerk, Police Litigation Unit, November 1998
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, California
- State Bar Certified Law Clerk, March – May 1998

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A Firm You
Can Rely On

19 Years of Experience in the Santa Clarita Valley in Your Corner
Attorneys Allen and Bridgeford Are Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California
Open Lines of Communication and Direct Attention from Our Dedicated Attorneys
Personalized Legal Care Where We Treat All Clients Like Family
We Take the Time to Listen to Your Needs During a Confidential Initial Assessment

Client Testimonials

Very pleased with this Law Office
“Very pleased with this Law Office for Workmans Comp representation. Work hard and not a dime out of pocket. Would highly recommend”

Joel C.
They are exceptional at what they do.
“I was a client for this law office a few years ago. I have nothing bad to say about Mr. Allen as well as Mr. Bridgeford. They are exceptional at what they do. I thank you all for helping when I needed it most!”

Wendy G.
He is without a doubt the finest work comp attorney in So. CA
“I had the good fortune to choose Mr. Bridgeford to handle my work comp case...Not only is he an EXTREMELY skilled lawyer who prevented the insurance company from doing various nasty things to me, but his caring, legal expertise & wonderful staff prevented all of it from happening and the outcome of the case was better than I ever could have hoped for...He is without a doubt the finest work comp attorney in So. CA and if you need a great one, then he's DEFINITELY the right man with the right staff for the job...Despite this being a very complex case with 4.5 years of litigation, they were always very attentive to my needs and most definitely saw that justice was done...I have heard many stories of work comp clients getting screwed over and Mark made sure that that did not happen in my case...You will not regret choosing him...I will be eternally grateful to Mark and the entire staff of Bridgeford Law...”

David F.
At least this new year will be starting on a far better note than last year at this time.
“At least this new year will be starting on a far better note than last year at this time. Thanks to your efforts this year at least my bills are paid, my medications are here, I'm not facing eviction and there's even plenty of food in case I get an appetite despite the pain. Thanks and have a great holiday!”

Anonymous
The Bridgeford Law Office has gone above and beyond!
“The Bridgeford Law Office has gone above and beyond! Mark and his team has worked hard on getting treatment for my injury. If a procedure was denied by the insurance company, Mark and Emily are ready to work on getting medical care approved. I highly recommend this office for anyone who has a work related injury. Thank you Bridgeford Law Office for taking care of my claim.”

Jose V.

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Meet Your Team

Mark K. Bridgeford Founding Attorney
Gary W. Allen Senior Associate Attorney
Emily C. Peterson Associate Attorney
Zachary Bridgeford Associate Attorney

Mark K. Bridgeford Founding Attorney

As the founder of The Bridgeford Law Office, Attorney Mark K. Bridgeford brings 40 years of experience to the table in the area of workers’ compensation law. Having established the firm in 1999, our founding attorney is well-versed in this complicated area of the law and is dedicated to helping employees and employers alike. He is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.
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Gary W. Allen Senior Associate Attorney

Attorney Gary W. Allen is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and as such, has an in-depth knowledge of the law and how to apply it to cases involving a range of work injuries. As a Senior Associate Attorney, Mr. Allen often mentors junior attorneys and provides educational assistance to clients and staff in fields ranging from the claims process to the highly complex area of permanent disability ratings.
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Emily C. Peterson Associate Attorney

Attorney Emily C. Peterson is a devoted workers’ compensation lawyer, standing up for injured workers’ rights across the Greater Los Angeles area. She is also a proud member of the State Bar of California. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia and is devoted to using her knowledge in the best interests of all clients to the firm.
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Zachary Bridgeford Associate Attorney

Attorney Zachary O. Bridgeford is the newest addition to The Bridgeford Law Office, APC. He attended California State University, Los Angeles where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 2014. Four years later, he received his Juris Doctorate from Glendale University College of Law where he graduated as the class Valedictorian. He became bar certified in California that same year and has been practicing law in the field of Workers’ Compensation at our firm ever since.
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