California Workers' Compensation Attorneys Who Know the Game From the Inside
Pro Athlete Law Group is a California workers’ compensation law firm dedicated exclusively to professional athletes injured on the job. We represent players from the NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, NHL, and other major leagues, handling the complex jurisdictional, contractual, and statute of limitations issues that make these cases unlike any other workers’ comp claim. Our firm is led by a former NFL linebacker who spent 15 years in workers’ comp litigation, giving us an insider’s understanding of professional sports employment that few attorneys can match. Offices in San Diego, Costa Mesa, and Oakland make it easy to reach us throughout California.
What Sets Pro Athlete Law Group Apart
Led by a Former NFL Linebacker
Attorney Orlando Ruff played seven professional seasons in the NFL with the Chargers, Saints, and Browns. He knows firsthand what a career-ending or season-altering injury means for an athlete, and he brings that perspective into every case he takes.
15+ Years of Athlete-Specific Experience
We have handled workers’ comp matters for injured professionals across all major leagues. Complex multi-jurisdictional claims, contractual choice-of-law provisions, and statute of limitations questions are what we do.
Available 24/7, Including Hospital Visits
Injuries don’t follow office hours. We are reachable around the clock and will meet you wherever you are, including at the hospital if that’s where the conversation needs to happen.
Contingency Fee Only
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our fee comes out of the settlement or award, not your pocket.
Orlando Ruff is a California workers’ compensation attorney whose background in professional football gives Pro Athlete Law Group a foundation no general-practice firm can replicate. Before entering law, he played seven seasons as an NFL linebacker with the San Diego Chargers, the New Orleans Saints, and the Cleveland Browns, earning two Special Teams Player of the Year honors with the Chargers.
After retirement, he served as vice president of the NFLPA Retired Players Association for the Los Angeles area before pursuing his legal career. With more than 15 years of experience handling workers’ comp matters for professional athletes, he is a member of the California Lawyers Association’s Diversity Committee and brings firsthand knowledge to every case he handles
Meet The Entire Team
Talk to our Workers’ Compensation Specialist Today
Your playing career may be over, but the effects of sports-related injuries can continue long after retirement. If you were injured while playing professionally, contact Pro Athlete Law Group to speak with one of our knowledgeable team members about your potential eligibility for California workers’ compensation benefits. We offer free consultations, are available 24/7, and we will contact you within 48 hours.
San Diego, CA 92108
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Walnut Creek, CA 94596