Our Team.

Lance Peatman

Founder & CEO

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Lance Peatman is trial lawyer representing insurance companies, third party administrators, and government entities primarily in workers compensation cases, including consolidated matters, in the state of California. He is a State Bar Certified Specialist in California Workers’ Compensation law. He has been appointed Liaison Counsel for all employers, carriers, and administrators in multiple statewide consolidations initiated by the California Department of Industrial Relations Anti-Fraud Unit.

Jim Eulo

Partner

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Jim Eulo is a partner at Peatman Law Group. His expertise includes effective negotiations with quick resolutions and he is always trial-ready. He is known for his commitment that includes defending the smallest of employers with minimal employees to Fortune 500 companies.

Hal Watchman

Attorney

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Mr. Watchman received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in 1981 and his Juris Doctor degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1985, earning an Exceptional Achievement Award in Pre Trial Lawyering Skills. Prior to practicing Workers’ Compensation law, Mr. Watchman specialized in the area of employment and business litigation, representing clients in all aspects of State and Federal Court litigation including trial and appeal. 

Mr. Watchman has represented insurers and uninsured employers in the defense of Workers’ Compensation claims including 132a, serious and willful, and coverage issues. He has also represented insurers in State Court subrogation litigation. Mr. Watchman is a member of the State Bar of California, and the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Watchman is a certified specialist in workers' compensation.

Matt Schell

Attorney

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Matthew C. Schell has been practicing California Workers’ Compensation Law for over 25 years and defends insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured employers in all areas of state Workers’ Compensation law.

Maria Jara

Hearing Representative

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Ms. Jara is a hearing representative with over 25 years experience in handling, litigating and negotiating liens at the WCAB. She regularly represents employers, insurers and TPAs on lien matters at the WCAB.

Debbie Fenoglio

Marketing Director

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Debbie Fenoglio is the Marketing Director at Peatman Law Group with over 25 years of experience in the law industry.  Debbie has significant experience in marketing roles with a business-oriented approach that focuses on client relationships and operational integration.  Debbie is responsible for developing and implementing marketing communication strategies with the objective of providing exemplary customer service for our clients and future clients.

Debbie graduated from California State University Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts focused in English Literature.