Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
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Curt Moore demonstrated real ingenuity when a client needed an attorney in south Georgia at the last minute to assist with an emergency OSHA inspection. Curt dropped everything and flew down from Columbus, Ohio, arriving at the Tallahassee, Florida, airport around midnight. The client was located about 90 minutes away, and there were no rental cars available that evening at the airport. Other car rental locations would not open until approximately 8:30 a.m. – too late to make the client...
Olivia Bensinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Olivia, who practices law in Concord, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Olivia is held by other top lawyers in the same ...
Laura grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated on the Dean’s List from Augustana University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Government & International Affairs where she played basketball for the Vikings all four years. Following undergraduate studies, Laura attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2005. Laura believes that the most enjoyable part of practicing law is the relationships she develops with her clients. Because of this, Laura focuses on operati...
Ryan Garner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Ryan, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographi...
Corwin is an experienced advisor, litigator, and transactional attorney who focuses on helping clients develop, pursue, and implement practical, business-oriented solutions to their legal needs. Corwin is a partner in the Employment Group at Barack Ferrazzano. He also serves as Assistant General Counsel, Employment of the firm. Corwin maintains a wide-ranging employment and environmental practice, which includes providing day-to-day advice and counsel, conducting internal investigations, assi...
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...
Meredith Ann Krzyston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Meredith Ann, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthonia Ogbechie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Anthonia, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Hauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matthew, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hunter Horne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Insurance Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Hunter, who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hunter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Clarke D. Cotton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Clarke D., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clarke D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Will Bland is a Member at Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett. His practice includes the defense of employers and insurance carriers for claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and War Hazards Compensation Act. He also specializes in maritime personal injury defense, insurance coverage and asbestos litigation. Will is known to be analytical and strategic in his approach to aggressively defending a claim through to resolution, payin...
Charles L. Hicks III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Charles L., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Peter R. Lapointe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Peter R., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jheris R. Jordan is an associate in the Austin, Texas, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. In addition, Jheris provides preventative advice and counseling to her clients about employment-related issues. After graduating from law school, Jheris developed her litigation practice across Texas courts and before administrative agencies, including the Texas Department o...
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