Product Description

This program provides a thorough introduction to workers' compensation practice. Experienced attorneys who concentrate in the field and judges who rule on these matters daily draw on their expertise to give you substantive explanations and practical advice on how to handle these cases. Emphasis is placed on evaluating and litigating workers' compensation claims. Establish a solid foundation and learn pointers and strategy from the expert panelists at MCLE.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:00 am - 9:02 am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Teri A. McHugh, Esq., Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC , Needham
  Judson L. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  
• 9:02 am - 09:26 am

  Overview of the D.I.A. Structure and Case Flow

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  Hon. Omar Hernández, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  
• 09:26 am - 10:00 am

  Workers' Compensation: Types of Benefits Under MGL Ch.152

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  Teri A. McHugh, Esq., Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC , Needham
  
• 10:00 am - 10:28 am

  Workers' Compensation: Representing Claimant from Initial Intake Through Conciliation

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  Judson L. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  
• 10:30 am - 10:35 am

  Stretch Break
• 10:35 am - 11:03 am

  Investigative Representing the Insurer in the Initial Stages of Workers' Compensation Claim, Filing or Litigation

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  Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq., DelSignore Law LLC , Watertown
  Melissa A. Padula Fitzpatrick, Esq., Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP , Boston
  
• 11:03 am - 11:41 am

  Workers' Compensation: Conferences through Impartial Exam

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  Hon. Omar Hernández, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Michael E. Williams, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Fall River
  Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq., DelSignore Law LLC , Watertown
  Judson L. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  
• 11:41 am - 12:25 pm

  Lunch
• 12:30 pm - 1:02 pm

  'Workers' Compensation Basics: Key Cases

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  Ryan L. Benharris, Esq., Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl , Fall River
  
• 1:02 pm - 1:55 pm

  Workers' Compensation: Prehearing Conference through Hearing and Section 11A Motion Practice

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  Hon. Omar Hernández, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Boston
  Hon. Michael E. Williams, Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Fall River
  Melissa A. Padula Fitzpatrick, Esq., Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP , Boston
  Teri A. McHugh, Esq., Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC , Needham
  
• 1:55 pm - 2:17 pm

  Workers' Compensation: Social Media, Technology and Legal Ethics

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  Judson L. Pierce, Esq., Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano , Salem
  
• 2:17 pm - 2:38 pm

  Workers' Compensation: Lump Sums and Liens

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  Ryan L. Benharris, Esq., Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl , Fall River
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• 2:38 pm - 2:48 pm

  Stretch Break
• 2:48 pm - 3:40 pm

  Workers' Compensation Law Practice: 40 Tips in 40 Minutes

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  Panel
  
• 3:40 pm - 3:56 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A

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  Panel
  

Please Note

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