professional bio
A California native, Zane Uribarri moved to Sacramento to attend McGeorge School of Law after graduating from California State University San Marcos with a degree in Economics. While in law school he worked as a certified law clerk and made court appearances, took depositions, and argued motions in federal and state court in a variety of civil matters. After graduating Order of the Coif in 2007 and passing the California Bar Exam, Mr. Uribarri began his practice of employment and workers’ compensation law. Upon returning to Southern California in 2009, he has focused exclusively on workers’ compensation matters defending uninsured employers, self-insured employers, third party administrators and insurance companies.
In his free time, Mr. Uribarri spends time with his wife and his four children, enjoying California’s outdoor activities including the beach, hiking, and golfing.
Education & Memberships
2006 McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
Juris Doctor
Graduated Order of the Coif, Honors in Trial Advocacy
2002 California State University, San Marcos
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
2007 State Bar of California
AUTHORED Blog Articles & Webinars
Covid Claims: Follow the Symptoms
PQME evaluations in workers’ compensation cases can be tricky. With limited time, and sometimes limited records, a PQME must interview an applicant, make
WCAB Tackles NFL Claims
After a brief timeout, out-of-state NFL teams have returned to defending injury claims at the California WCAB. In 2013, the Legislature specifically amended
End of an Era: Rescission of Gov’s Covid Emergency Impacts Rules and Regs
Tuesday, Feb. 28, marked the end of the Covid-19 State of Emergency in California as the Executive Order issued on March 4, 2020,
DWC Issues New QME Regs
The Division of Workers’ Compensation has issued revised PQME evaluation regulations that permanently incorporate some of the pandemic-era rules allowing for remote evaluations
Causation of Injury
Causation of injury, while not the most exciting challenge in the California Workers’ Compensation system, is an all too important threshold question that
WCAB Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Presumption
A recent WCAB panel decision stating that the “executive order” presumption did not apply to a probation officer’s alleged Covid-19 infection is worth
Old Law, New Tricks
Donald Barthel & Zane Uribarri discuss how new court decisions & litigation strategies affect established case law. California Workers' Compensation adjusters will receive 1
A Shot of COVID & COLA
Zane Uribarri & Tim Mussack discussed updates on new benefit rules and continuing to navigate the pandemic.
SB 1159 Breakdown: COVID-19 Presumptions
Patrick Gorman, Zane Uribarri, and John Kamin from our COVID-19 Response Team break down and summarize the latest legislation sent to Gov. Newsom
Legislative Update 2020: The Latest on Coronavirus Legislation
John Kamin and Zane Uribarri offered an in-depth look at the California Legislature’s 2020 Session, which included a special focus on Coronavirus legislation
Case Law Cleanup 2020 with Don Barthel & Zane Uribarri
Been stuck at home for months? Hearing nothing but Coronavirus and elections these days? Wondering whether there is anything else going on in
Wading Into An OSHA of Regs
Zane Uribarri discussed COVID Rules, Regulations, and Requirements: Navigating new COVID regulations including the requirement to inform employees of COVID infection, cleaning obligations,
Vaccines – Let’s Give ’em A Shot
Zane Uribarri looked at vaccine law, when is a vaccine injury work related, and the effects of COVID.
FAQs on New COVID-19 Laws and Regulations
The last six months have brought significant legislative changes to the California workers’ compensation law with the passage SB 1159, AB 685, and
FAQs: Answering Your Questions About SB 1159
Since Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law on Sept. 17, many questions have abounded about how the new law’s rebuttable
Lawmakers Send Rebuttable Presumption Bill to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
Lawmakers tweaked and made last-minute changes before sending proposed legislation to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk that would create a pair of rebuttable presumptions
When to Provide a Claim Form Under Gov. Newsom’s Presumption
With our lives changing daily, it is important that we keep up on the additions to California law designed to help society through
Be Positive About Coronavirus Before Paying TTD
The coronavirus outbreak has changed our daily lives in ways that most could never have imagined and only ever saw in the movies.
What’s Left After A Total Knee Replacement? QME Clarifies: Almost Everything!!!
Have you ever considered just what the phrase “total knee replacement” means? It seems so self-explanatory that any answer must be “well, it
Synergistic or Symbiotic? Addressing Multiple Body Parts, Post-Kite
Following the 2013 decision in Kite v. Athens Administrators (2013) 78 CCC 213 (writ denied), applicant’s attorneys have attempted to take full advantage
Settlement Alternatives for Claims Involving Medicare Beneficiaries
What are your options when an Medicare set-aside (MSA) has derailed your settlement discussions or, complicated resolution of a claim with a Medicare
