Best Lawyers in America for Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Michael E. Turner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael E., who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geogra...

Michael Mortimer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael, who practices law in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas J. Gibney concentrates his practice in the areas of human resources management in the private and public sectors, employment litigation, private and public sector labor negotiations and contract application, workers' compensation, and federal and state safety regulation litigation. He is a member of Eastman & Smith. Mr. Gibney is a frequent lecturer on the Affordable Care Act, National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), Occupational Safety and Health Act, Family and Medical Leave Act (FML...

Caroline T. Pryor is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office where she has practiced since 1999. Caroline’s practice areas include the defense of professional liability matters, complex litigation, transportation, workers’ compensation and premises liability matters, with a focus on matters pending in federal court. In addition to handling matters in active litigation, Caroline is called upon by her clients to assist in pre-suit discovery matters, as well as to pr...

Paul C. McCoy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Paul C., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Eckels devotes his practice to the defense of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation and Longshore claims. He practices throughout Florida and Georgia in the workers’ compensation context, while his longshore and Defense Base Act practice extends nationwide. He handles all facets of workers’ compensation and longshore claims from the initial reporting of an accident and its investigation, including site visits, through the discovery process to trial, a...

Jennifer Morris Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Jennifer Morris, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Morris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

W. Scott Fuller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. W. Scott, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark A. Ringsmuth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Mark A., who practices law in Madison, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Bertsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Michael J., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald S. Aplin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Ronald S., who practices law in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

D. Brian Scieszinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. D. Brian, who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which D. Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William Sterck has over 35 years’ experience as an attorney in workers’ compensation law. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Sterck attended college earning an A.A., B.A. and M.A. Mr. Sterck started in the workers’ compensation field as a vocational rehabilitation counselor in 1983. He was a law clerk for CCIA (Now Pinnacol) and worked in a small firm where he began his own general practice in the areas of contracts, property, domestic and workers’ compensation claims...

Lisa A. Wade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Lisa A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Buxton S. Copeland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Buxton S., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Buxton S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert J. Rodriguez is a renowned workers' compensation litigator in the state of Florida as well as the managing equity partner of Miller, Kagan, Rodriguez & Silver , PL. As the managing partner, he provides vision and direction to all firm operations ensuring the firm's highest level of quality client service. In addition, he manages the Fraud Division at MKRS, maintains an active caseload, and is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Dist...