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Martin Law Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers List!

May 22, 2026

Congratulations to Our 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! We’re proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys — including partners and associates — have... Read more

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Jenna King, Esq. Concludes Her Term as Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section

May 11, 2026

The attorneys and staff at Martin Law would like to congratulate Jenna King, Esq. for her distinguished service as she concludes her term as Chair... Read more

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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Inducted as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in the Class of 2026

April 20, 2026

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, has been inducted as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers (CWCL).... Read more

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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Receives the 2026 Martha Hampton Award!

April 09, 2026

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, was named the 2026 Martha Hampton Award recipient and recognized on April 9th, 2026.... Read more

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Martin Law Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition & The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2026 Edition)

August 22, 2025

We’re proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition), and one attorney has been... Read more

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George Martin, Esq. (Retired), the founder of Martin Law, has been inducted into the Legends of Justice Hall of Fame

July 24, 2025

We’re proud to announce that George Martin, Esq., the founder of Martin Law, has been inducted into the Legends of Justice Hall of Fame. Pro-Labor... Read more

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Has safety improved after last year’s Philadelphia building collapse?

June 10, 2014August 8, 2022

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A year ago this month, a building under demolition in Center City collapsed and crashed onto the Salvation Army Thrift Store next door. Six people died and 14 were injured in the collapse. Afterward, the mayor announced a series of measures designed to prevent a similar building collapse from happening again. But some say the… Read more

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National Stand Down for Safety Week

June 5, 2014August 6, 2026

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June 2-6 has been designated national “Stand Down” for safety in construction week by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And with today being the anniversary of the tragic Philadelphia Market Street building collapse, there is no better time to consider safety precautions that will protect workers and make job sites safer in any… Read more

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Heat is a preventable threat to outdoor workers

June 4, 2014

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Temperatures are rising in Pennsylvania. The average high temperature in Philadelphia in June is typically in the 80s and will only go up in July and August. For outdoor workers, hot weather is a real threat. Heat related illnesses are also preventable. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says there were 4,120 heat-related worker illnesses… Read more

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5/28/14 – Martin Attorneys to Teach at PA workers’ Comp Conference

May 28, 2014December 16, 2020

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May 28, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) Martin Law partners Joseph C. Huttemann and Alfred J. Carlson will present educational sessions at the 13th Annual Workers’ Compensation Conference on June 2-3 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. The event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The conference features… Read more

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Does the Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund protect injured workers?

May 28, 2014

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Employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to provide wage replacement and medical coverage when workers are injured on the job, but employers do not always follow the law. Without workers’ compensation benefits, injured employees may not have options for financial support and medical care while they recover. The Pennsylvania Uninsured Employer Guaranty Fund… Read more

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Prosecutor: State should act on employee misclassification

May 21, 2014

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In February 2011, Pennsylvania lawmakers enacted new protections for construction workers. Act 72 defines when a construction worker can be considered an independent contractor. The law was enacted as a way to deal with employee misclassification in the construction industry. Three years later, a district attorney says the law has not been used effectively. As… Read more

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Can Independent Contractors Collect Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania?

May 19, 2014September 2, 2026

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In Pennsylvania, employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits, while independent contractors typically cannot. While this seems like a straightforward issue, in reality it is one of the most complicated areas of workers’ comp law. A recent case handled by Martin Law shows just how complex this area of the law can be and how something… Read more

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5/14/14 – Bermudez Becomes PBA House Delegate

May 14, 2014December 16, 2020

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May 14, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) Martin, LLC attorney Maria E. Bermudez has been elected to serve as a Zone 1 Delegate to the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates for a three-year term. Her term will begin on Friday May, 16 following the association’s Annual Meeting in Hershey, PA. The PBA’s House of Delegates was… Read more

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5/2/14 – Wilson Teaching “Flagship” WC Course

May 2, 2014December 16, 2020

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May 2, 2014 (Philadelphia, PA) Martin Law partner Matt Wilson is a key faculty member for a Continuing Legal Education program considered so vital to Workers’ Compensation attorneys that it is held on 3 dates, simulcast to 18 locations throughout the state, and its handouts called “the bible.” “Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Practice and Procedure 2014,”… Read more