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A Respected Providence, Rhode Island Workers Compensation Law Firm. After suffering an injury, whether at work or because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, you need a personal injury lawyer you can trust to help you seek the compensation you need and deserve. The Law Offices of Charles Garganese, Jr., LLC in Providence is a widely respected and well-established law firm that has served individuals and families across Rhode Island since 1994. Our top goal is to maximize the amount of compensation you can receive, while offering professional service and personal attention throughout the process. We’ve represented thousands of injured people over the years, and we leverage that experience to benefit you.

Geoff Bichler is the founding member and managing partner of Bichler & Longo, PLLC and represents first responders around the State of Florida with work related disability issues. Mr. Bichler received both his M.A. and J.D. from the University of Miami and has been handling workers’ compensation and pension matters for firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and correctional officers for more nearly thirty years.. Mr. Bichler speaks frequently to first responder groups, lawyers, and law school classes about the unique occupational health and safety issues facing first responders and special legislation protecting these groups. With a unique focus on First Responder occupational injury and disease, Mr. Bichler and his firm have played a prominent role in many of the most significant cases involving heart disease, hypertension, PTSD, cancer, and repetitive trauma injuries in these populations. In 2016 two of the firm’s cases involving First Responders resulted in findings that Florida workers’ compensation law was unconstitutional and in 2018 an adverse decision related to PTSD coverage for a client of the firm provided an impetus for successful legislative action.. Mr. Bichler spends a great deal of time in Tallahassee supporting legislation specific to first responders and was instrumental in the passage of the PTSD bill for Florida first responders during the 2018 legislative session. He continues to work for the passage of legislation that will make certain types of cancer presumptively work-related in fire service, and for positive legislation that will enhance benefits and improve safety and wellness for injured workers more generally.. Mr. Bichler is a member of the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, the Executive Council of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Florida Bar, and Florida Workers Advocates. He was also recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Kids Chance Florida which provides scholarships for children of parents who suffer catastrophic work injuries. He has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America, is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, and has appeared in both Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Edition and Orlando Magazine’s Best Lawyers Edition for the last fifteen years. Mr. Bichler was named Claimant “Lawyer of the Year” for 2014 and 2017 in the State of Florida.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Bichler enjoys travel, sports, and time with his family.

Justin S. Teff, Esq., was born in Washington, D.C., and raised on Long Island, New York. He graduated from the State University at Albany in 1998, and received his law degree from Albany Law School in 2001. Mr. Teff was admitted to practice in the Third Department in 2002, and has since focused his career on all aspects of workers’ compensation law and practice. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Mr. Teff worked for the defense litigation firm of Stockton, Barker & Mead, as well as the Special Funds Conservation Committee.. Mr. Teff is the immediate past President of the New York State Injured Workers’ Bar Association (IWBA) and is a member of the New York State, Albany County, and Ulster County Bar Associations. He is the Ulster County Bar Association’s delegate to the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates. Mr. Teff is also a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.. Mr. Teff is an avid writer and lecturer on various subjects including workers’ compensation law. He has taught numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars throughout the state on workers’ compensation matters. His academic articles have been cited by two of New York’s four Appellate Divisions. Mr. Teff has previously authored amicus curiae briefs for the Court of Appeals and Appellate Division on behalf of the IWBA.. Mr. Teff is the Chair of New York State Bar Association Committee on Judicial Discipline, and is a former member of the Special Committee to Review the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Tim  graduated from Stony Brook University in 2010 with a major in U.S. history and subsequently attended Touro Law Center where he graduated with a Law Degree in 2014. At Touro, Tim was active is student programs and served as Student Bar Association President in his final year of school. Following Law school, Tim cultivated his legal experience by working for a number of law firms specializing in various practices, and in the summer of 2015 he began practicing workers’ compensation defense.

My firm focuses on representing individuals injured at work. We know how stressful it can be to suffer a work injury. You might be concerned about your employer letting you go if your injury is interfering with your ability to do your job or how you are going to get medical treatment for your injuries without incurring expensive doctor’s bills.. And if you’ve already filed a claim and are dealing with the insurance on your own, you might be frustrated trying to get access to proper medical care from specialists who actually care about your medical condition, rather than clinicians just trying to get you back to work regardless of whether you are medically ready for that or not.. We understand that for the most part, an injured worker wants the best medical care available to recover from their injuries, so they can just get back to work and move on with their lives. At my firm, we work hard to get you seen and treated by the best doctors available to us so that you have the best shot at recovering medically. But if you do not make a complete medical recovery or you have residual symptoms or problems because of your injury, we fight to ensure that your compensation or settlement reflects the true and complete nature and extent of your injury.. I like to handle my cases from start to finish and stay in touch with my clients throughout the process. I fight for my clients like friends or family because I’ve been there. I’ve worked a grueling warehouse job and suffered a back injury there. I've helped close family members navigate work injury claims even before I was a lawyer. I fight for injured workers because I understand from personal experience how devastating a serious injury can be.. I’m proud to say we have success rate of over 99% with our injury cases. If you want a lawyer who will listen to your goals in your injury case and will work with you to achieve the results you want to see, contact my firm. I look forward to meeting you.

Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. is a top-rated litigation attorney in California, State Certified Legal Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law and the Managing Partner of Khanuja Law. She zealously advocates for injured workers and/or aggressively defends employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in all areas of California state Workers’ Compensation Law.. Before founding Khanuja Law, Ms. Khanuja worked at the largest California workers’ compensation defense firm in the state. As a defense attorney, Ms. Khanuja successfully resolved hundreds of liens, some resulting in a withdrawal of the outstanding balance of the lien.. On behalf of the defendants, she has won “take nothing” Awards at Trial and reached settlements for 0% permanent disability via Stipulated Award.. RECOGNITIONS IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY. Earned the Certified Legal Specialist status in Workers’ Compensation Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.. The State Bar certifies an attorney as a legal specialist when an attorney has fulfilled the following requirements:. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, selected Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as a “Rising Star” from 2022-2025 in the industry.. Through a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area, Super Lawyers selects 2.5% of lawyers, who have attained notable peer recognition & professional achievement, to the “Rising Stars” list. With it, Khanuja Law became a top Los Angeles law firm.. Expertise rates Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as the following based on an “A” grade reputation: one of the “thirteen (13) best workers’ compensation attorneys in Hollywood” for 2023 and 2024; one of the “fourteen (14) best . . .in South Gate” for 2022, 2023 and 2024; and one of the “twenty (20) best . . . in Alhambra” for 2023 and 2024.. Avvo recognizes Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the top-rated lawyers in the industry with an Avvo Rating of 10.0 out of 10.0 and honored her with the “Clients’ Choice Award” in 2022, 2023 and 2024.. Avvo is the largest online legal directory, providing comprehensive profiles and ratings for more than 97% of all licensed lawyers in the country. An Avvo Rating is calculated using a proprietary algorithm based on, including but not limited to, education, experience, associations, awards, publications, and leadership.. Pasadena Magazine has named Neelu K. Khanuja, Esq. as one of the “Top Attorneys” in Workers’ Compensation for 2023 and 2024.

Mike was originally born and raised in Bemidji, however, he and his family moved to Oklahoma in 1981. Mike graduated from Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Oklahoma) in 1993, after serving four years in the United States Navy. In 1998, Mike graduated from the University of Tulsa College of Law (Tulsa, Oklahoma).Upon graduation from Law School, Mike moved back to the Bemidji area in 1998. Mike has served as a prosecutor for Beltrami County as well as previously serving as the Legal Director for the Leech Lake Bank of Ojibwe. Mike has been an adjunct professor for the Law Enforcement Program at the Leech Lake Tribal College for over 10 years. Mike is a well seasoned trial lawyer and experienced negotiator. Mike's legal experience combined with his solid work ethic, allows him to deliver solid results for his clients.

I have dedicated the past twenty-five years helping those who are injured at work; in car, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents; from animal attacks; and when a someone is injured on at the premises of another or business. I am frequently called upon to serve as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys handling these kinds of cases in Iowa. I have tried a multitude of civil jury trials and bench trials. Every case I take is one that will be prepared as though the case will be decided at trial, knowing that level of preparation is the key to resolving cases in an informal settlement or mediation, which is how most cases are currently resolved.

As a seasoned attorney specializing in workers' compensation law in Spokane Valley, Washington, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to my practice. With a background of six years defending workers' compensation cases in Portland, Oregon, I possess a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the law and the tactics employed by insurance companies.. In 2011, I made the transition to representing injured workers, driven by a commitment to advocate for those in need. My relocation to Spokane Valley marked a pivotal moment in my career, allowing me to focus exclusively on championing the rights of individuals who have been injured on the job.. Beyond the courtroom, I am a devoted family person, finding joy in spending time outdoors and lending a helping hand to others in our community. My family and I share a deep-seated belief in the importance of standing up for those who require assistance and ensuring that their voices are heard.. When you entrust me with your case, rest assured that I will tenaciously fight on your behalf. My mission is to not only secure the benefits you deserve but also to ensure that your story is told with clarity and conviction. Together, we will navigate the complexities of the legal system to obtain the full extent of compensation and support to which you are entitled following your injury.

Thaddeus received his law degree from Seattle University School of Law, and subsequently obtained his license to practice in the State of Washington in 2002. He exclusively represents injured workers in all phases of litigation including cases before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals, the Social Security Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Washington Superior Court and Court of Appeals. Thaddeus is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and has been a pro bono volunteer for the Housing Justice Project.

Ilene Feldmeier’s practice primarily focuses on representing employers and insurance clients in workers’ compensation claims in Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. She has litigated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases and prevailed on many appellate cases.  Ilene represents employers and insurance carriers in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims including defending full contests, medical benefit claims, safety rule violations, termination for cause, death benefits involving determination of common law spouse, penalty claims, recouping overpayments, withdrawing admissions, fraud, mental impairment, permanent total disability, apportionment, and many other issues.  Ilene also assists clients with employment law issues including resignations, termination, release of claims, and ADA considerations.. Ilene joined Pollart Miller LLC as a Law Clerk in 2007 while finishing law school.  In May 2008, after passing the Colorado Bar, Ilene became an Associate with the Firm.  In 2016, Ilene became a Partner with the Firm.  Prior to graduating from law school, Ilene completed a judicial internship for the Colorado Office of Administrative Courts, gaining valuable experience in workers’ compensation and general services administrative law.  Since joining Pollart Miller LLC, Ilene has worked continuously in litigation involving Colorado workers’ compensation claims.  In 2017, at the specific request of a client that valued Ilene’s work in Colorado, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Idaho and has handled claims involving compensability, medical benefits, and subsequent injuries.  In 2018, Ilene began practicing workers’ compensation law in Arizona and has already assisted clients with cases involving compensability, physician designation, and settlement.. Ilene is a St. Louis native and she graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Management in 2002.  Following, this Ilene worked in restaurant management for 3 years and gained valuable experience with customer service, personnel management and other various employment issues that helps her comprehend and relate to the concerns of her clients.  Ilene graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in December 2007 and passed the Colorado Bar in February 2008.  In her spare time, Ilene enjoys spending time with her children, running, and volunteering.  Ilene has completed several half marathons and full marathons, including the Leadville Heavy Half Marathon and Disney’s 48.6 mile Dopey Challenge, and regularly volunteers for various organizations throughout the community.

As one of the founding members of Pollart Miller, Eric draws on over 20 years as a practicing attorney to represent clients in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Utah.  As  litigation counsel and advisor, he supports and advocates for the interest and rights of his clients in their insurance and employment-related issues with an emphasis on defending workers’ compensation matters.. Whether large national corporations or  those with regional focus, Eric provides counsel  to assist clients with risk assessment and litigation analysis.  Eric’s trial experience means his clients have the security of a seasoned trial advocate when necessary, but at the same time a counselor who helps them  find solutions to reduce claim exposure and the costs before litigation.