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.
Course Content
9:00 am - 9:02 amWelcome and Introduction
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
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
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
Kaylene M. Crum, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
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
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
Loughran & Corbett, Watertown
Melissa A. Padula Fitzpatrick, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
11:03 am - 11:41 am
Workers' Compensation: Conferences through Impartial Exam
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.,
Loughran & Corbett, 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
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
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
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
2:17 pm - 2:38 pm
Workers' Compensation: Lump Sums and Liens
Ryan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
Kaylene M. Crum, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
2:38 pm - 2:48 pm
Stretch Break
2:48 pm - 3:40 pm
Workers' Compensation Law Practice: 40 Tips in 40 Minutes
Panel
3:40 pm - 3:56 pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A
Panel
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Speakers
CochairsTeri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
Judson L. Pierce, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
Faculty
Ryan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
Kaylene M. Crum, Esq.,
Keches Law Group, Milton
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
Loughran & Corbett, Watertown
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Melissa A. Padula Fitzpatrick, Esq.,
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP, Boston
Hon. Michael E. Williams,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Fall River
