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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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Martin Law Partner Amit Shah, Esq. Elected to Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

We’re proud to share that Amit Shah, Esq., Partner at Martin Law, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers... Read more
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Martin Law Attorneys Play Pivotal Role as Brief Writers in a significant Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling

We’re proud to share that Alfred Carlson, Esq. and Leah Cilo, Esq., attorneys at Martin Law, authored an amicus brief on behalf of the Pennsylvania... Read more
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Martin Law attorneys recognized in the 2025 Super Lawyers List!

Congratulations to Our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars! We’re proud to announce that 11 of our attorneys — including partners and associates — have... Read more
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Jenna King, Esq. Elected Chair of Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section

We’re proud to share that Jenna King, Esq., an attorney at Martin Law, has been elected as the Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s (PBA)... 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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Martin Law Attorneys Excel on 2012 Super Lawyers List

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Martin Law once again has a dominating presence on the 2012 Super Lawyers® List. For the 3rd consecutive year all six of our partners are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, including four partners on the Top 100 in Philadelphia. Also, Martin Law attorneys represent half of the workers’ comp attorneys listed on the Top 100… Read more

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On-the-job Injuries Caused by Co-workers Under the Influence?

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Even under the best conditions, a construction site is a chaotic place. With so many different activities happening each and every day, it is important for all workers to be on the same page. Any mistake can lead to a construction accident which may cause serious injuries or death. To help reduce the risk of… Read more

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Pension Offset

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In the case Horner v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (Liquor Control Board), the Court reaffirmed its previous decisions that an employer can illustrate the extent to which it funded a defined benefit pension plan through expert actuarial testimony. If a defined benefit pension plan exists, the employer does not have to show any documentation of… Read more

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OSHA Criticized for Rulemaking Process

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Whenever a serious workplace injury happens within Pennsylvania, there is often an investigation to determine the accident’s cause. What led to the worker’s injury? Is there anything that can be done to prevent these accidents and injuries from occurring in the future? State and federal agencies use this information to develop new rules that are… Read more

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Equivocal Evidence

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In the case Potere v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board (KEMCORP), the Court found that if a medical expert’s testimony is clearly contradictory on important points, an appeallate body is allowed to deem it equivocal. However, since the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ) is the ultimate fact finder in deciding a case, it is up to the… Read more

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Death on the Job Report Released

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Most of us know someone who has a dangerous occupation. Whether it is a construction worker at a crowded jobsite or a police officer making a traffic stop, it is impossible to predict when an accident may occur. Workers who end up with an injury may rely on workers’ compensation to help make ends meet,… Read more

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Distracted Drivers a Problem in Construction Zones?

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By now, most of us are very familiar with the dangers of distracted driving. Reducing the number of accidents caused by distracted drivers has been a major focus of many different state and federal agencies. Pennsylvania has banned texting while driving, but handheld cellphone use is still permitted. As road construction season arrives, construction workers… Read more

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Death on the Job – Improving Workplace Safety after a Tragedy

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There are many dangerous occupations where workers risk their lives every single day. Even workers in professions with seemingly low accident rates need to be aware of the potential issues that may lead to serious injuries or death. While most people are able to perform their daily tasks without any issues arising, accidents happen with… Read more

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Attorney Joe Huttemann Authored “Workers’ Comp Certification” Article

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Partner Joe Huttemann recently authored an article on “The New Workers’ Compensation Certification: Breaking Ground for the Pennsylvania Bar Association” for The Legal Intelligencer, the oldest law journal in the United States. Joe’s article reviewed this landmark new process for attorneys and its expected impact on the profession…not just for attorneys who practice Workers’ Compensation,… Read more

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Employer Accident Records Crucial for Workplace Safety

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No one wants to miss time from work. Every dollar counts. Some employees feel that if they are going to be forced to take time off to recover for an illness or injury sustained on the job that they might lose that job. With employers looking to reduce overhead, some employees are being placed into… Read more