Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
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Steven Yurkonis is an attorney with O'Connor Law in Frackville, Pennsylvania, where he represents individuals in matters involving workers' compensation , labor and employment disputes and personal injury litigation . He works closely with clients who are facing difficult circumstances after workplace injuries, accidents or employment-related conflicts, helping them understand their legal options and move through the claims process with clarity and confidence. At O'Connor Law, Yurkonis is par...
You often hear the saying “work your way up,” a success story Lauren Edmunds truly embodies as she started her career with Meyers & Flowers at just 19 years old as an intern. Now over half a decade later, Lauren’s determination and ambition earned her the title of Associate Attorney at Meyers & Flowers. While working towards her bachelor’s degree at North Central College, she would spend her evenings in class and her days at Meyers & Flowers learning the pe...
Ashley Curran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in Delaware Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Delaware Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Ashley, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
3 Things to Know About Leah Parady: She served 18 years in the United States Air Force, including international leadership roles in medical planning. She has been selected for inclusion on the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation – Claimants (2026).* She has represented clients before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Leah Parady is an attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin , where...
Lauren represents homeowners facing construction defects that affect the safety, value and livability of their homes. Her practice focuses on residential construction defect disputes involving improper construction or design, building code violations, water intrusion, structural issues and other defects that often emerge after a home is completed and occupied. Lauren has previous experience handling construction-related matters involving builders, design professionals and other key constructi...
Attorney Sophie Dieckhaus is passionate about helping those who have been injured. Sophie believes that during challenging times, everyone deserves compassionate support and strong legal representation to turn to. That’s why she represents injured workers and individuals involved in personal injury accidents, including car accidents, slip and falls, animal attacks, and other injuries caused by negligence. Sophie is based at Joye Law Firm ’s North Charleston office and proudly serv...
Mackenzie E. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Mackenzie E. practices law in Scranton, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Mackenzie E. Wilson since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The reco...
Brittani L. Pelissier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Brittani L. practices law in Nashua, New Hampshire Best Lawyers has recognized Brittani L. Pelissier since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brittani L. Pelissier is held by other lawyers.
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