The 24th Annual Workers’ Compensation Law Conference 2023, offered again in person and online, features experienced practitioners in the workers’ compensation field who, together with judges from the Department of Industrial Accidents and other professionals, provide practitioners with essential, comprehensive information on the most important topics and issues affecting this dynamic practice area. Learn about recent cases and legislation pertaining to workers’ compensation law and its practice and choose from a variety of workshop sessions including preparing and presenting lump sum settlements under current regulations, dealing with realistic Section 1(7A) issues, effectively enhancing benefits, and dealing with Sections 27, 27A and 28 claims. Hear an update on the national workers’ compensation scene. Get critical insights during the featured discussion, “60 Tips in 60 Minutes,” which provides “food for thought” for today’s virtual world, featuring veteran attorneys and judges who share their tips on day-to-day practice. As in the past, Senior Judge Omar Hernández provides an update on the state of affairs at the D.I.A post-pandemic.
Course Content
9:00 - 9:15 amWelcome and Introduction
Joseph F. Agnelli, Jr., Esq.,
Agnelli Law Offices, PC, Worcester
9:15 - 10:00 am
Workers’ Compensation: Recent Case Law and Legislative Update
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq.,, Salem
10:00 - 10:15 am
Break
10:15 - 11:00 am
National Workers’ Compensation Update
Alan S. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
11:00 - 12:30 pm
Workers’ Compensation: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes - Food for Thought for Practitioners in Today’s Virtual World
Hon. Lauren M. Bergheimer,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fall River
Hon. Martin J. Long,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Timothy V. Dooling,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Dennis M. Maher,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
Shelley M. Harvey, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
Bernard J. Mulholland, Esq.,
Ford, Mulholland & Moran, PC, Brockton
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch Break
1:30 - 1:45 pm
D.I.A. Update 2023
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
1:45 - 3:15 pm
Breakout Session I (choose one)
Workers’ Compensation: Properly Preparing and Presenting Lump Sum Settlements Under Current Regulations and Guidelines
Hon. Catherine Watson Koziol,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. John J. Barrett, III,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Karen S. Fabiszewski,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Roger S. Lewenberg,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.), Hull
James E. Ramsey, Esq.,
Ramsey Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Charles R. Casartello, Jr., Esq.,
Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, PC, Springfield
Workers’ Compensation: Effectively Dealing with Realistic Section 1(7A) Issues
Hon. Tamara L. Ricciardone,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Bernard W. Fabricant,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Jamie Spiller Kaplan,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Judith B. Gray, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, PC, Bridgewater
Robert S. Martin, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
3:15 - 3:30 pm
Break
3:50 - 5:00 pm
Breakout Session II (choose one)
Workers’ Compensation: Benefit Enhancers
Joseph F. Agnelli, III, Esq.,
Agnelli Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Hon. Joseph M. Spinale,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Ann Marie Freeley, Esq.,
CFP Law Group, Boston
Susan G. McDonald, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
Workers’ Compensation: Effectively Pursuing and/or Defending Sections 27, 27A, and 28 Claims in Light of Recent Decisions
James E. Ramsey, Esq.,
Ramsey Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Hon. Stephen H. Murray,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
Loughran & Corbett, Watertown
David Maille, Esq.,
Eden Rafferty, Worcester
Special Program Materials:
Workers' Compensation Practice in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Sourcebook & Citator
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
CochairsJoseph F. Agnelli, III, Esq.,
Agnelli Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Joseph F. Agnelli, Jr., Esq.,
Agnelli Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Faculty
Hon. John J. Barrett, III,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Lauren M. Bergheimer,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fall River
Charles R. Casartello, Jr., Esq.,
Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, PC, Springfield
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
Loughran & Corbett, Watertown
Hon. Timothy V. Dooling,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Joseph J. Durant, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
Hon. Karen S. Fabiszewski,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Bernard W. Fabricant,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Ann Marie Freeley, Esq.,
CFP Law Group, Boston
Judith B. Gray, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, PC, Bridgewater
Shelley M. Harvey, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq.,
Salem
Hon. Catherine Watson Koziol,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Roger S. Lewenberg,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Ret.), Hull
Hon. Martin J. Long,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Dennis M. Maher,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester
David Maille, Esq.,
Eden Rafferty, Worcester
Robert S. Martin, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
Susan G. McDonald, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
Bernard J. Mulholland, Esq.,
Ford, Mulholland & Moran, PC, Brockton
Hon. Stephen H. Murray,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Alan S. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
James E. Ramsey, Esq.,
Ramsey Law Offices, PC, Worcester
Hon. Tamara L. Ricciardone,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Jamie Spiller Kaplan,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Joseph M. Spinale,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
