Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP Specializing in Workers' Compensation, Employment Law, General Liability, State Audits & Subrogation

Michael Sullivan & Associates is proud to participate in the upcoming Macro-Pro + Friends Conference on June 10, 2026, a...
05/28/2026

Michael Sullivan & Associates is proud to participate in the upcoming Macro-Pro + Friends Conference on June 10, 2026, at Dave & Buster’s in Ontario, California.

During the conference, MS&A attorneys Justine Barraza and Robert Schmalzbach will present “The Evolving Workplace: Rethinking Liability for Remote and Hybrid Employees,” a session exploring how remote and hybrid work continues to impact workers’ compensation liability, including issues involving the “going and coming” rule and the “home as a second jobsite” doctrine, while providing practical guidance for evaluating remote work claims and minimizing exposure.

If you’ll be attending, be sure to stop by the MS&A booth to connect with our team. We look forward to seeing you there! ➡️ Registration link in comments.

Macro-Pro, Inc.

05/27/2026

📣 SOC webinar this Friday! Join Brenna Hampton for Medical Records 101 & Med-Legal Basics for Adjusters — a practical session covering treatment records, med-legal records, RFAs, UR/IMR decisions, and best practices for managing California workers’ comp files more efficiently. Register here: https://soc.news/4dPGUaY

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 11:00 AM PT

🎓 1.0 Claims CE + 1.0 MCLE/LSMCLE credit

For questions, please contact [email protected].

🌟 MS&A is proud to support Olive Crest and its mission to strengthen, equip, and restore children and families in crisis...
05/27/2026

🌟 MS&A is proud to support Olive Crest and its mission to strengthen, equip, and restore children and families in crisis. Through their important work, Olive Crest helps provide safe, stable, and loving environments for children and families in need.

We are honored to support the meaningful work Olive Crest does to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families throughout California and beyond.

➡️ Learn more about Olive Crest from the link in the comments below.

Olive Crest - USA

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, Michael Sullivan & Associates honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate s...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, Michael Sullivan & Associates honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day!

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, all MS&A offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th.As we honor and remember the brave...
05/22/2026

🇺🇸 In observance of Memorial Day, all MS&A offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th.

As we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, we hope you enjoy a holiday filled with gratitude and connection. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26th.

📢 MS&A is growing—join our team! We’re now hiring for hybrid positions (office + flexible remote days) in California.Our...
05/22/2026

📢 MS&A is growing—join our team! We’re now hiring for hybrid positions (office + flexible remote days) in California.

Our current open positions:
✅ Workers’ Compensation Attorney
✅ Human Resources Manager
✅ Litigation Paralegal
✅ Legal Assistant

Send your CV to [email protected] or visit ➡️ https://msa.news/careers for more info!

🌟 Congratulations to Kenneth C. McIntyre, Partner, on celebrating 20 years with Michael Sullivan & Associates!Over the p...
05/21/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Kenneth C. McIntyre, Partner, on celebrating 20 years with Michael Sullivan & Associates!

Over the past two decades, Kenneth has built a reputation as a trusted advocate in workers’ compensation defense, representing insurance carriers, self-insured employers, and public entities throughout Southern California. As a certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law, his deep knowledge, dedication to client service, and leadership within the firm have made a lasting impact on both MS&A and the clients he serves.

We’re grateful for Kenneth’s many contributions over the past 20 years and look forward to his continued success at MS&A. Congratulations, Kenneth!

Visit Kenneth’s profile on the MS&A website at ➡️ https://msa.news/k-mcintyre

Jamilla Harris

⚠️ DWC Clarifies Mandatory RFA RequirementsThe Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued important guidance clarifyin...
05/21/2026

⚠️ DWC Clarifies Mandatory RFA Requirements

The Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued important guidance clarifying that the DWC RFA form is mandatory under California’s updated utilization review regulations that took effect April 1, 2026.

In a new Special Report, MS&A attorney Sure S. Log examines the DWC’s latest guidance, including when a narrative report may qualify as a functional equivalent, the five-business-day obligations imposed on claims administrators, and the compliance risks associated with incomplete RFAs.

The article also explores key practical implications for treating physicians, claims administrators, and future litigation involving authorization disputes.

📖 Read the full Special Report: https://msa.news/5-21-26-blog

Sullivan on Comp

How far is too far for a relocated QME evaluation?In a recent WCAB panel decision, Garcia v. J M Eagle, the Board clarif...
05/20/2026

How far is too far for a relocated QME evaluation?

In a recent WCAB panel decision, Garcia v. J M Eagle, the Board clarified that geographic inconvenience alone is not enough to justify replacing a QME. Instead, the analysis must consider whether the evidentiary record — including medical evidence regarding the applicant’s ability to travel — supports replacement.

In his new MS&A blog article, MS&A attorney Sure S. Log examines the WCAB’s multifactorial framework and the practical guidance this decision offers for practitioners handling QME relocation disputes.

➡️ Read the full article here: https://msa.news/5-20-26-blog

Sullivan on Comp

📣 MS&A is proud to sponsor the CSIA 2026 Annual Meeting & Educational Conference, which is kicking off today!If you’ll b...
05/11/2026

📣 MS&A is proud to sponsor the CSIA 2026 Annual Meeting & Educational Conference, which is kicking off today!

If you’ll be attending, we’d love to connect with you during the conference:

✅ Join MS&A Senior Partners Megan Sullivan and Pilar Mitchell for their session, “Beyond the Buzzword: Real-World AI Use in WC,” on May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where they will discuss practical applications of AI in the workers’ compensation space.

✅ Be sure to stop by Booth #42 to say hello to MS&A attorneys Danielle Mor Dychter, Callie Green, and Christopher Bloch, who will be representing MS&A at the event. While you’re there, pick up helpful resources and enter our raffle!

We look forward to connecting with you in Anaheim!

Danielle Mor Dychter Callie Green Megan Sullivan

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