Employers
Fortune 500 to small business
California Workers' Compensation Defense
Statewide defense. Singular focus.
A results-focused defense firm built to protect employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators — with aggressive litigation, disciplined cost control, and clear communication at every stage of a claim.
About the firm
A legal firm that defends like your business partner.
MacDonald Ebbing & Lloyd, LLP is a results-focused defense firm specializing in California workers' compensation and employment litigation. We represent clients across the full spectrum — from Fortune 500 companies to uninsured employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
We deliver favorable, efficient results: pairing aggressive litigation strategy with the judgment to seize cost-saving opportunities for early resolution at every claim stage. Choosing your attorney is as important as choosing your business partner — and we approach the relationship that way, from claim inception to closure.
What sets us apart
Built around the result, not the billable hour.
Every decision is measured against the outcome it produces for the client. Three commitments shape how we handle every claim.
01
Aggressive litigation
We build defensible positions early and litigate with intent — protecting our clients' exposure rather than simply processing files.
02
Cost-saving resolution
When early resolution serves the client, we recognize it and act on it, controlling cost at every stage of the claim lifecycle.
03
Service & communication
Clear, responsive reporting that keeps employers, carriers, and administrators informed and confident in every decision.
Who we represent
Defense for those who carry the risk.
We have represented clients from all spectrums of the workers' compensation system.
Insurance Carriers
Claim defense & strategy
Third-Party Admins
End-to-end claim handling
Uninsured Employers
UEBTF representation
Self-Insured
Programs & entities
Statewide WCAB coverage
From San Diego to San Francisco.
Two offices let us appear across California — covering nineteen Workers' Compensation Appeals Board venues, north and south.
Southern California
Orange County Office
- Anaheim
- Bakersfield
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Marina del Rey
- Oxnard
- Pomona
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Luis Obispo
- Santa Ana
- Van Nuys
Northern California
Sacramento Office
- Fresno
- Oakland
- Sacramento
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Stockton
The team
Meet Your Trusted Team of Attorneys and Staff
Our named partners and full team of attorneys set the standard for the firm across our offices.
Partner with us
Excellent results, at every step from inception to closure.
Tell us about your matter and we'll show you how our firm can protect your exposure and control your costs.