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50%+ of overpayments

can be eliminated or mitigated
through an appeal process.

Is your case one of them?

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Overpayment Consult.

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  • Serving all of California

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    California’s Premier EDD Overpayment Lawyer

    Should You Get an Attorney?

    Overpayment of benefits occurs when the EDD wants you to pay back your benefits, usually with penalties, interest and subject to false statement weeks. As experienced EDD overpayment lawyers in California, we’re very familiar with this issue. A significant amount of the overpayments and penalties that the EDD issues each year is unjustified. Appealing overpayments, especially old ones, can be complicated and often requires attention to specific details and special preparation. It is advisable to hire a trained and experienced attorney to help challenge the overpayment and avoid having to pay any amount that could be mitigated.

    What to Expect

    • No upfront fees and only pay if you win when you have a current claim
    • An affordable flat fee if you do not have a current claim
    • We will prepare your case and represent you at the appeal hearing
    • We will work to reverse a finding of fraud against you
    • We will work to mitigate or eliminate the overpayment
    • Our team will help you make the right decisions for your case

    CLIENT REVIEWS

    Don’t take it from us.
    hear our clients

    Don’t take it from us.
    hear our clients

    Danielle Slaff

    I called the day before my hearing for a free […]

    I called the day before my hearing for a free consultation. Not only were they very helpful but they made my case a priority even with such short notice. I did have to pay upfront due to the nature of my case. I sent in all documents and my attorney Charlie reviewed them and called me the following morning to go over everything. He was very kind, professional, and helpful. Without Charlie I do not feel I would have handled or answered my questions right or got my point across properly. I do not know the decision of my appeal yet but would still give five stars regardless. I felt I got what I paid for and Charlie was super helpful. Thank you so much!

    Melanie A.

    This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 […]

    This review is long overdue. If I could rate 10 stars I would!  Not because he won my case for me, but the entire process I experienced when I first reached out to this firm. I was denied unemployment from my previous employer, I fought it on my own and still lost.  I was so angry that I new I deserved to collect. I was willing to fight this and do what I can.  I looked on line and came across Pershing Square Law Firm and decided to give them a call.  I was very leery, as I knew nothing about these folks.  That evening I received a call back from Assaf Lichtash.  After asking me many questions, he told me that he thought I would have a good shot in winning my case.  I was asked to pay a very fair amount, which I did.  Each step of the way I was notified, keeping me in the loop.  I had very serious doubts about winning this case, but after a few months I got the call and I WON.  I can’t thank Assaf and his staff enough for making this a very professional experience for me.  They are true professionals and I highly recommend them.

    Claudine K.

    Assaf is truly one of the good guys and someone […]

    Assaf is truly one of the good guys and someone you absolutely need and want in your corner!  I never had to ask him for updates as he was always on top of things.  I always felt important and taken care of…AND, we won!  Honestly, and I know this sounds cheesy, but I never thought I would lose with him on my side.  I sleep better knowing I have Assaf as my lawyer.  I cannot speak highly enough him and his firm, and I am forever thankful to him for all that he did and continues to do for me and my company.

    AG Z.

    I retained Pershing Square Law and had great results.  Assaf and […]

    I retained Pershing Square Law and had great results.  Assaf and his team and very helpful, dedicated, and answer many questions with great success.  I would definitely hire them again.  Very happy I went with them.

    I felt completely assured that every attorney knew what they were dealing with and giving straight answers.  To top it off, we won the judgment.

    Andy E.

    What can I say. These guys did an incredible job […]

    What can I say. These guys did an incredible job getting my unemployment insurance. The odds were against me in getting my insurance approved since it was appealed but that is why I contacted this firm. They had a plan in place, we had the hearing and it went very well. In closing I ended up the winner. Totally worth it. Cheers and thanks again.

    Jonathan Lodato

    Awesome experience all the way through beginning to end. I […]


    Awesome experience all the way through beginning to end. I didn’t realize how complicated an unemployment hearing could get, my file started small and grew to a big mess. Very grateful for pershing square. Remember you have to speak to a judge face to face and today law is filled with so much gobbledygook you can easily say the wrong thing.


    My attorney Charlie really has a passion for what he does, he cares about clients, really understood my frustration( EDD are incompetent!) and helped coach me on how to handle things and understand the law in regards to UI. He called me days before to prep me, the morning of to prep me and they are even present via conference call during the actual hearing. I really dont know what would have happened without him.
    Needless to say we got every item overturned!
    If youre like me youre worried about spending money to hire a lawyer when you have no income and EDD denied you any hope…I get it…But to me what seemed like a small error from EDD became a large file for the judge, theyre crazy over there! If I didnt hire an attorney I wouldnt have even known!


    As far as attorneys fees go they offered me more than a fair deal. I’m actually genuinely surprised at how affordable and flexible they are. Even more surprised that I feel I got MORE than my moneys worth. A rare group indeed.


    Thank you Pershing Square, Thank you Charlie!

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    Why You Should Never Ignore an Overpayment of Benefits

    As experienced EDD overpayment lawyers, we encountered a large variety of overpayment cases. Owing money to the EDD can be disruptive, and at times devastating to your personal life. It can lead to a court judgment against you that would seriously hurt your credit score for years, you may be subject to aggressive collection efforts by the EDD, such as interception of your tax return checks, wage garnishments and a levy on your bank account. You may also become unable to collect benefits when you need them the most. Worse yet, the annual interest is staggering, so failing to appeal may leave you with a high-interest debt with no option other than repayment. Here are some of the common reasons people incur overpayments:

    You were paid wages while you collected unemployment or disability benefits.

    The EDD discovered new facts and found you ineligible after they had already started paying you benefits.

    The EDD found you were not able and/or available to work full-time after it had already paid you unemployment benefits.

    The EDD learned about a worker’s compensation claim or private insurance claim after you they had already paid some or all of your disability claim.

    The EDD sent you to an Independent Medical Examination and their doctor decided you were healthy enough to return to work.

    The EDD paid you benefits and your last employer is appealing your eligibility for unemployment benefits.

    EDD believes you willfully provided false information to get paid benefits you were not entitled to.

    The EDD retroactively changed your Weekly Benefit Amount to a lower computation.

    Call for a free consultation with one of our attorneys today.

    1 (800) 696-1206

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    Our innovative app allows you to receive live updates about your case as they happen. The app will detect changes to your case as they occur and notify you what happened and what it means for your case.

    Easily Share Documents

    You can share your documents with our entire team using your phone camera to upload multi-page documents directly to your file. If your document is time sensitive our team will be prompted to take action.

    Identify Your Documents

    Don’t know what documents to send us? Our app will tell you the name of the documents we need. You can flip through sample documents to match them with what you have in your records.

    Easily Recieve Documents

    Through our app you will be notified each time you have a new correspondence. Easy document sharing is imperative to a successfull collaboration.

    Manage Multiple Cases

    Our app is capable of managing multiple cases. Simply and quickly move between your cases. The ‘Details’ page will show you the type of case you have. You can also quickly update your personal information and get key dates on the same page.

    Coordinate Important Dates

    Work with our team to coordinate hearing dates and prep meetings with a click of a button.

    Report Incoming Dates

    Quickly inform our office if you already have a hearing date and get your prep meeting scheduled in one easy step.

    Know What’s Needed

    Our system will notify you when and what documents we need to proceed forward with your case. You can then quickly upload those documents using your phone camera.

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    Trusted by Thousands

    We are trusted by the thousands of Californians whom we have served over the years.

    Accessible Fees

    In most cases, we will only earn our fee if you win. In others we will offer an affordable flat-fee payable in payments.

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    We will develop and execute the best strategy for your case to ensure success and full payment of benefits.

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