Our Areas of Expertise
Workers’ Compensation Litigation
We handle all types of California workers’ compensation cases including specific injuries, cumulative trauma, and occupational disease cases from discovery through trial and appeal.
Serious & Willful and
132a Claims
In addition to general workers’ compensation cases, we also provide representation in serious & willful and 132a claims made directly
against employers.
Subrogation/Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation experience enables us to represent clients in subrogation matters involving third-party negligence. Our clients find that having one law firm handle all issues lowers the cost of representation.
Lien Resolution
Beyond the case in chief, we have significant experience in negotiating, resolving, and litigating
medical treatment, interpreting,
and medical-legal liens.
About Our Firm
After more than a decade of experience in workers’ compensation defense, Joel Campbell founded Valley Law Group in 2015, with the goal of providing his clients the best representation available in Central California. Six years later we continue to provide our loyal clients with responsive service and quality representation unmatched in the industry. We handle matters throughout the San Joaquin Valley including Bakersfield, Fresno, and Stockton, and occasionally handle matters for our clients along the Central Coast, in both Salinas and San Luis Obispo.
Our team utilizes cutting edge technology, and each of our support staff has decades of experience, enabling us to provide clients with timely, efficient, and economical service. We know that not every case requires full litigation, and are often able to find creative solutions to move matters forward, thereby saving time, costs and headaches. Finally, our long term presence in the community, the relationships we’ve fostered over the years, and our reputation for honesty and integrity give us the leverage we need to work with the opposing attorneys and provide the bests results for our clients.
Meet Our Team
Joel Campbell
Founding Partner
Joel Campbell founded the firm after more than a decade litigating workers’ compensation cases in California. He has broad experience in all aspects of workers’ compensation law including death claims, catastrophic injury claims, appellate law, 132a penalties, Serious & Willful claims, uninsured employers, contribution issues, and cross-over claims involving employment law and subrogation / third party liability.
In his free time, Mr. Campbell enjoys spending time with his wife Veronica, their three children, and their two labradoodles. He and his family enjoy travel, hiking, art, music, reading, history, and just hanging out with friends and family. They live in Fresno, and actively support local non-profits in the areas of education, the fine arts, and advocacy for children with disabilities and complex medical needs.