Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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Greg Dunagan is a shareholder in the Mobile (AL) office. His practice primarily involves defending businesses in premises liability litigation and employers in workers’ compensation claims. He also defends claims involving workers’ compensation retaliatory discharge, automobile negligence and personal injury. Greg is also a trained mediator and is available to assist attorneys and their clients in mediating disputes involving his areas of practice. Greg is AV Preeminent ® rate...
J. Matthew Kirby is a partner with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He began working with the firm while attending law school and has continued to build his practice representing businesses and institutions in a wide range of legal matters. His work frequently involves advising healthcare providers and other organizations on disputes, regulatory obligations, and day‑to‑day legal issues. Matthew’s practice includes Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, professiona...
Timothy S. Riordan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Timothy S. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy S. Riordan since 2005. 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 Timothy S. Riordan is held by other lawyers.
William J. Birkel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. William J. practices law in Omaha, Nebraska Best Lawyers has recognized William J. Birkel since 2015. 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 William J. Birkel is held by other lawyers.
John H. Ruocchio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. John H. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Ruocchio since 2013. 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 John H. Ruocchio is held by other lawyers.
Rick is a member of Varnum's Labor and Employment Practice Group. He focuses on the defense of employers in workers’ compensation litigation, from managing contested cases in an aggressive and efficient manner to assessing cost-containment methods. He represents employers at all levels of the court system, including the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. Rick has handled multiple Michigan Occupational Safety and Health...
Maureen Kowalski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Maureen practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Maureen Kowalski since 2006. 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 Maureen Kowalski is held by other lawyers.
Ms. Coolidge focuses on civil litigation, including personal injury, defense of long-term care and assisted-living facilities, and other healthcare-related, professional-liability cases, as well as general tort litigation. She also has experience representing employers in defense of workers' compensation and retaliatory discharge claims; local government and municipality law, labor and employment issues, regulatory compliance, Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs), and insurance coverage disputes. As a ...
Member JoAnn John’s areas of practice include the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Louisiana State University is an asset to JoAnn’s clients. “I understand the importance of research and communication. Whether it’s an internal re...
Jerod M. Rigoni is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Tallahassee (FL) office where his practice focuses on workers’ compensation. He is admitted to practice before all state courts in Florida, the US District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Jerod earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude , from Georgia Southern University. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, where he was a ...
Chancey Miller is a shareholder at Carr Allison in the Chattanooga (TN) office. He defends individuals and businesses in all kinds of civil litigation throughout Tennessee. Chancey’s practice primarily includes defense of commercial and construction disputes, personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims. Chancey is a proven litigator with a long track record of success in the courtroom. On behalf of his clients, Chancey has achieved good results with dispositive motio...
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