The attorneys at Meline & Vargas, A.P.C have almost 60 years of experience handling work injury claims! If you are injured at work anywhere in California, or were hired to work while living in California, they can help. Steve and Sean handle all types of work injuries, including lifting injuries, machine injuries, fall-related injuries, repetitive motion / cumulative trauma injuries, toxic exposure injuries, workplace violence, work-related motor vehicle accidents, and work injury death benefit claims. They handle cases throughout the State of California, appearing before all California workers compensation appeals boards. The attorney fee for representation is 15% of your eventual recovery, and the earlier they can get involved in your claim, the more they can control in your recovery / outcome.
Steve & Sean work together on all cases, and have a great team of staff, who together handle all the details of the litigation so you can focus on your recovery. They operate under a ‘what if this person was in my family’ model, and offer every client a compassionate and dedicated representation. The firm even offers bilingual communication options for clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish. All other languages can be accommodated via contract interpreters.
If you have been injured at work, don’t wait to call Steve & Sean. 888 793 HURT (4878)!
Sean C. Vargas, Attorney
I choose to focus my law career helping people who have been hurt at work, and am constantly advocating for clients receive every possible benefit available by utilizing my knowledge of the Labor Code. I have represented thousands of injured workers in their claim resolution, and through trial and appeal when necessary. I have been named a Super Lawyer for California Workers Compensation multiple times, and have also served as a Pro Tem Judge at the WCAB.
Away from court I am married to an incredible wife, Sweet Virginia, and together we can’t get enough time with our three boys, daughter, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. We love to attend our local church, surf, and be with people. In our downtime, we can be observed fighting over biographies and history books from all periods or watching nature shows, nature-related reality shows or World Surf League broadcasts.
Steven A. Meline, Founding Attorney
I have been given the opportunity to represent injured workers after 12 years representing workers’ compensation insurance companies. I know how they work, think, and evaluate claims. I usually know what they are going to do before they do. I prepare every case for trial making it clear to our opponent that they should do the right thing for our client.
I am the father of two beautiful adult children and patiently waiting for grandkids.
Widowed in 2016, I am now spoiled by my dear new wife Karen. We are part of Calvary Chapel Pacific Hills in Laguna Hills. I am also a part of the Christian Legal Society of which I was the Orange County president for 10 years. Interests and activities include fishing, hunting, skiing, and working on an old MG sports car.
