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Martin Law Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Super Lawyers List!

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

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

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!

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)

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

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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Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for Chronic Pain in Pennsylvania?

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Chronic pain refers to a condition where the pain does not improve with time. The pain may affect a certain part of your body, such as low-back pain or headaches, or involve many regions at the same time, as in fibromyalgia or osteoarthritis. Chronic pain is an increasing basis for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims. A… Read more

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Workplace Safety Advocates Fear Effect of New Budget Deal

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In early August 2011, Congress passed a budget which raised the national debt ceiling. The deal also aimed to cut the national deficit by $2.1 trillion dollars over the next 10 years. The budget included $917 billion in spending cuts over the next decade, $21 billion of which would be in the 2012 budget. As… Read more

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Martin Law Participated in WOGL 98.1 Radiothon for CHOP

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Martin Law was a sponsor in the last weekend’s WOGL Radiothon to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Founding Partner George Martin attended the Radiothon at CHOP and presented Martin Law’s donation of $2,100. The WOGL Radiothon is a fundraising event for the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania, which in the… Read more

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Martin Law Named “Best Place to Work”

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Martin Law has been named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2011 Best Places to Work. This list includes about fifty companies in the Delaware Valley Region, ranging from small businesses to large corporations. This is Martin Law’s first year named on the Best Places to Work list, which we could not have done without… Read more

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Attorneys George Martin & Matt Wilson Named Best Lawyers

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Congratulations to Attorney George Martin and Attorney Matt Wilson for being included in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Attorney Martin first appeared on this list in 1995, while Attorney Wilson was first listed in 2010. Attorneys Al Carlson has also been nominated. Having both Attorneys… Read more

Law Changes and Updates

New Workers’ Compensation Law in PA Expands Coverage to Small Businesses

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Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a bill to expand workers’ compensation insurance coverage so that sole proprietors, members of partnerships and members of LLCs may purchase the insurance beginning late August. Prior to the change in the law, sole proprietorships, partnerships and LLCs were exempt from mandatory workers’ compensation insurance requirements, and they could not even purchase… Read more

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Martin Law Participates in Relaunch of Home-Buy-Now Program

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On July 18, the City of Philadelphia relaunched the Home-Buy-Now program. Martin Law employee, Michael Clancy, was a speaker at the relaunch of the program. Martin Law is one of 10 employers who have signed on to the new program for employers outside of the targeted areas. “Growing up, I dreamed about owning my own… Read more

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Work Outside? Beware Of Summer Heat

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With the warmest days of summer yet to come, the U.S. Department of Labor is stepping up efforts to spread the word about heat-related illness prevention: for those who work outdoors, high temperatures can lead to serious health consequences. OSHA Outreach Initiative High temperatures are responsible for more deaths than any other type of weather phenomenon…. Read more

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OSHA Issues New Regulations to Keep Construction Workers Safe From Falls

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The process of building a house or garage includes a lot of installation or construction above ground level. Whether installing roof trusses or putting on the sub-floor of a second story, there is always the possibility that a construction worker could fall. And, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the… Read more