Focus
Labor, Employment and Workers' Compensation Defense

Area of Expertise
Mr. Malmygin served as a Mediator with the Loyola Law School, Center for Conflict Resolution, where he conducted mediations pertaining to domestic violence, personal injury, EEOC, and landlord/tenant disputes. In May 2004, for his dedication and service, he received Honorable Mention Outstanding Program Staff Award from County of Los Angeles.

Mr. Malmygin started his worker’s compensation career as an associate with the immediate responsibility of handling a heavy case load and representing major companies and municipalities. His practice includes defense of 132a claims, Serious and Willful Misconduct claims, and high profile asbestos claims.

Throughout his career, Mr. Malmygin applies an aggressive approach in handling cases along with skillful negotiations to achieve the best possible results for his clients. He succeeded in achieving multiple “take nothings” at trials, dismissal of claims, and Compromise & Release agreements for no money. Mr. Malmygin was the principal lead attorney in the published opinion on Lawrence Wiener vs. Ralphs Grocery Company, which essentially marked the end of Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.

Representative Clients
Mr. Malmygin represents such entities as Whole Food Markets and Zebra Technologies, as well as Gallagher Bassett Services.

Memberships
Mr. Malmygin is a Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2003. He is admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.

Education
Mr. Malmygin earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated magna cum laude and with College honors in 2000 and obtain his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School (Dean's Honor List) in 2003. He was admitted to practice Law in California in December of 2003.