Julia Heilbron
Julia Heilbron
Associate | California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorne
With a focused background in Workers’ Compensation defense litigation, Ms. Heilbron brings to Siegel, Moreno & Stettler extensive experience in lien defense, Special Investigations Unit/Special Adjudication Unit matters, and the identification of fraud indicators in both case-in-chief and lien litigation.
Professional History
- Represents defendants in Workers’ Compensation defense litigation, with an emphasis on lien claimant issues, consolidations, and fraud-focused case strategy.
- Has handled matters involving alleged capping, kickbacks, self-interest referrals, illicit billing and treatment, shell entities, straw principals, licensing violations, Corporate Practice of Medicine issues, and illegal fee-splitting concerns.
- Experienced in appearing before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, including lien trials, conferences, depositions, and related litigation proceedings.
- Develops and manages litigation plans, performs cost-benefit analysis, conducts legal research, drafts pleadings and trial briefs, and prepares strategic plans of action for lien defense matters.
- Previously served in litigation leadership roles involving staff training, process development, client coordination, compliance/risk management, budget analysis, and performance accountability reporting.
- Recognized as a subject matter contributor on provider and applicant attorney fraud through appearances on Fraudcraft.
California Practice Specialities
- Defense of Workers’ Compensation claims
- Workers’ Compensation lien defense
- Fraud-focused litigation strategy and early fraud detection
- Medical provider, billing, referral, licensing, and treatment-related fraud indicators
Education
- J.D. – Abraham Lincoln University School of Law, Glendale (2022)
- B.S., Paralegal Studies – Purdue University Global, formerly Kaplan University (2015)
- A.A.S., Paralegal Studies, Summa Cum Laude – Purdue University Global, formerly Kaplan University (2013)
Professional Memberships
- California State Bar