About Alexander Gerard
Alexander Gerard Cozzaglio is a California-licensed attorney specializing in workers' compensation law. He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996, holding bar number 177053. His license is currently active, and he practices as a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Alexander G. Cozzaglio, located at 6211 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 200, Van Nuys, California 91401. Mr. Cozzaglio has been serving clients in Los Angeles County for over 30 years.
Mr. Cozzaglio earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State College of Law at Argosy University in 1992. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at Long Beach City College, obtaining an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts in 1990. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his legal career.
Mr. Cozzaglio's practice focuses primarily on workers' compensation law, where he represents both employers and injured workers. He has extensive experience in all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. His expertise encompasses a wide range of case types, such as car accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, criminal defense, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblower cases, personal injury, asbestos mesothelioma, premises liability, slip and fall incidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death.
Throughout his career, Mr. Cozzaglio has been admitted to practice before various courts, including the California Superior Court and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He has handled numerous cases, representing clients in both defense and applicant roles. As a defense attorney, he has aggressively defended employers and insurance companies in cases of applicant fraud and overreaching, while also facilitating benefits to legitimately injured workers. As an applicant's attorney, he continues to maximize benefits for injured workers and vigorously opposes employer abuse.
Mr. Cozzaglio is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law, a designation granted by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2004. He is an active member of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and the California Public Defenders Association. Fluent in Spanish, he is able to effectively serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County.
