Neelu K. Khanuja
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Aggressively Advocating for Each Win, One Client at a Time
Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. is a top-rated litigation attorney in California, State Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law and the Managing Partner of Khanuja Law. She zealously advocates for injured workers and/or aggressively defends employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in all areas of California state Workers’ Compensation Law.
RECOGNITIONS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY
Earned the Certified Legal Specialist status in Workers’ Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
The State Bar certifies an attorney as a legal specialist when an attorney has fulfilled the following requirements:
1) passage of a written examination in the legal specialty area;
2) received favorable evaluations by judges & other attorneys;
3) practiced law continuously for a minimum of (5) years;
4) completion of continuing education in the specialty area greater than that required of regular attorneys; and
5) comprehensive experience in the specialty area based on completion of a large variety of legal procedures.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selected Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as a “Rising Star” from 2022-2025 in the industry.
Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq., based on an “A” grade reputation, as one of the best workers’ compensation attorneys in Hollywood, Alhambra and South Gate.
Avvo recognizes her as one of the top-rated lawyers in the industry with an Avvo Rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 and honored her with the “Clients’ Choice Award."
Pasadena Magazine has named Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the “Top Attorneys” in Workers’ Compensation.
- Workers' Compensation
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 306151
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- United States District Court, Central District of California
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- English
- Punjabi
- Associate Attorney
- Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi
- Current
- Clerk
- Maricopa County Superior Court
- Current
- Clerk for Judge McCoy in both family court and subsequently in criminal court.
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- J.D.
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- University of Southern California
- B.A. | Psychology & Economics
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- “Super Lawyers Rising Star”
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selected Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as a Rising Star from 2022-2025 in the industry. Through a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area, Super Lawyers selects 2.5% of lawyers, who have attained notable peer recognition & professional achievement, to the Rising Stars list. With it, Khanuja Law became a top Los Angeles law firm.
- “Clients’ Choice Award”
- Avvo
- Avvo recognizes Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the top-rated lawyers in the industry with an Avvo Rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 and honored her with the “Clients’ Choice Award” in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Avvo is the largest online legal directory, providing comprehensive profiles and ratings for more than 97% of all licensed lawyers in the country. An Avvo Rating is calculated using a proprietary algorithm based on, including but not limited to, education, experience, publications, awards, etc.
- “13 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Hollywood”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (13) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Hollywood for 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
- “14 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in South Gate”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (14) best workers’ compensation attorneys in South Gate for 2022, 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
- “21 Best Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in Alhambra”
- Expertise.com
- Expertise.com rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the (21) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Alhambra for 2023 and 2024 based on an “A” grade reputation.
- Women Lawyers Association
- Board of Governors Member
- Current
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- Women Lawyers Association Foundation
- Co-Chair of Charitable Fund
- Current
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- 5 Rivers Foundation
- Co-Founder & Board Member
- Current
- Activities: Outside of the office, Ms. Khanuja is a Co-Founder of and currently serves as a Board Member of a non-profit organization, 5 Rivers Foundation. As a Board Member, she is involved in awarding college scholarships and providing financial support for SAT/ACT preparation courses to students who are motivated to pursue higher education. To date, 5 Rivers Foundation has awarded over 100 scholarships and provided SAT/ACT preparation courses to over 173 students nationwide.
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- United States District Court, Central District of California
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- California State Bar # 306151
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- "2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars"
- Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine - Rising Stars Edition
- "2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars"
- Southern California Super Lawyers Magazine - Rising Stars Edition
- “Non-IBR Med-Legal Disputes”
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accredited course
- “Understanding and Defending Liens”
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) accredited course
- “Subrogation”
- Presentation/Training for a large, global third-party administrator
- State Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Client Testimonials
We have the experience and skills to aggressively advocate for the injured worker in a California workers' compensation claim.
Common Work-Related Injuries
Khanuja Law is a California Workers' Compensation Law Firm That Puts People First. Please visit https://khanujalaw.com to request a free consultation.
COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace
Under the new Labor Code §3212.88, Khanuja Law has successfully secured compensation for a rising number of clients affected by COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. To request a free consultation,...
Khanuja Law is a California Workers' Compensation Law Firm That Puts People First.
If you have been injured on the job, Khanuja Law will help you receive the treatment you need and the compensation you deserve. We have the experience and expertise to...
Publications
Khanuja Law is a name you can trust with confidence. View more on our most recent published articles at khanujalaw.com.
Racial Discrimination in the Workplace
More than four thousand Black workers have united in bringing a lawsuit through the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing based on accounts of racial segregation, discrimination, harassment and...
- Q. my daughters work comp settlement included a large amount for the weekly work payments she should have received leaving
- A: Was this a final settlement, is the case closed?
One type of Workers’ Compensation settlement is a Stipulated Award. A Stipulated Award settles only the disability benefits not the whole claim. From your description of what was received from the settlements, it is possible it could have been a Stipulated Award.
