Best Workers' Compensation Experts

I am a lawyer from Long Island NY who has been practicing since 2003 with expertise in NY no-fault, personal injury, and employment discrimination.

Tony Olson is a veteran advocate for the injured. As a leading attorney at Rush & Nicholson, P.L.C. in Cedar Rapids, Tony has built a reputation for success in high-stakes personal injury and workers’ compensation cases across Iowa. From seven-figure settlements to complex motorcycle and workplace injury claims, his results speak volumes. Recognized as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers, Tony combines sharp legal strategy with genuine care for his clients. Whether it’s a crash, fall, or catastrophic injury, Tony brings precision, grit, and experience to each case. He is a former president of the Linn County Bar Association, serves on the Board of Governors for the Iowa Association for Justice, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Founding attorney of Scott J. Sternberg & Associates, P.A. Has been practicing law since 1998. He has experience handling complex disputes and transactions throughout the state of Florida. The firm focuses on the following practice areas:Workers' CompensationSocial Security DisabilitySupplemental Security IncomePersonal Injury Scott J. Sternberg & Associates, P.A. is a Florida law firm dedicated to providing excellent customer service when clients are struggling through difficult times. With law offices located in Orlando, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, our Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury attorneys have more than 18 years of experience helping clients navigate municipal, state and federal courts.

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Loyd J. Bourgeois is a Louisiana personal injury attorney and founder of Loyd J. Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer, with offices in Metairie and Luling. With a background in engineering and a law degree from Tulane University, Loyd brings an analytical yet client-centered approach to injury law. He focuses exclusively on helping individuals recover after serious accidents, including car and truck crashes, wrongful death claims, and other personal injury matters. Loyd is also an accomplished law firm owner who has earned national recognition for business growth. His firm has been named to the Inc. Regionals Southeast list, the LawFirm 500 list, and the LSU100 Top 10 Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses, placing him among the fastest-growing business leaders in the region. He offers practical insight into law firm operations, client service systems, and sustainable growth strategies for solo and small firms. Known for his clear communication and grounded perspective, Loyd frequently speaks on issues related to insurance disputes, case valuation, personal injury litigation, and legal marketing. His firm has also been recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness, U.S. News & World Report, and NOLA Family Magazine for excellence in litigation and client care. Loyd is available to comment on personal injury law in Louisiana, civil justice trends, insurance company tactics, and the business of building and running a successful law firm.

Melissa J. Lyons began her Workers’ Compensation career in 2011 as a Defense Hearing Representative and then as a Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney when she passed the bar. In 2020, she decided to begin full-time as a Workers’ Compensation Applicant Attorney, with a desire to help injured workers receive every ounce of benefits they are entitled to receive. Her experience as a Defense Hearing Representative and as a Defense Attorney means that she understands exactly what you’re up against, and her passion for the field will mean she’s with you every step of the way. Melissa earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Riverside, in Business Administration, where she was recognized on the National Dean’s List for her academic achievements. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Pacific Coast University School of Law while concurrently working as a Workers’ Compensation Defense Hearing representative. After working for a reputable Applicant Attorney firm for years, Melissa opened her own firm in 2023 to help injured workers in Southern California.

Behavioral threat assessment and workplace violence prevention expert with 35+ years in public safety, consulting, and criminal justice education.

Ramie Shalabi is an experienced personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney who represents injured people across the state of South Carolina.

Dr. Catherine Shaffer is a scientist and researcher whose work focuses on violence risk assessment and management, dating and intimate partner violence, and adolescent offenders. With experience spanning both research and applied contexts, she brings an evidence-based perspective to understanding risk, offending behavior, and prevention. She has authored (or co-authored) over 130 articles, book chapters, reports, assessment tools, and presentations related to crime and violence. In 2021, she was awarded the Christopher Webster Early Career Award by the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services for significant early-career contributions to the forensic mental health field.

As a professional with several years of experience working as an HR manager, including working in the financial services sector as a Quality Control Specialist and Accounts Receivable, I am now researching effective ways to reach a global audience through my writing. Working for American, European, and Asian organizations, as well as speaking three languages has allowed me to be highly adaptable while gaining valuable insights into life in an international workplace.

CLP Legal is a leading Personal Injury Law Firm with offices in Perth and Fremantle, Western Australia. Our law firm provides specialist legal services in the following areas: Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Workers’ Compensation Claims Public Liability Insurance Claims Criminal Injury Compensation Total & Permanent Disability Insurance Claims Death and Superannuation Insurance Claims Sickness & Accident Insurance Claims Our two offices are conveniently located in the Perth CBD and Central Fremantle areas.

Barry P. Goldberg is a top-rated personal injury attorney in Woodland Hills, CA, known for consistently delivering results that go beyond his clients’ expectations. His firm takes a client-first approach, crafting legal strategies that align with each individual’s goals—always focused on maximizing recovery, not case volume. Recognized as an authority on Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law, Arbitration, and Civil Procedure, Barry combines deep legal expertise with a commitment to aggressive, ethical representation. Whether it’s a UM/UIM arbitration, a complex lawsuit, or a full jury trial, Barry goes the distance to secure justice for his clients.

Nisan Zaghi is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys whose practice is dedicated to protecting consumers from credit-reporting errors, unfair debt-collection practices, and background-check inaccuracies under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Before joining the firm, he sharpened his litigation skills at a boutique patent-litigation practice and later represented individuals in consumer-protection cases, gaining a valuable mix of technical insight and client-focused strategy. Nisan is motivated by the belief that businesses must be held accountable when they cut corners or defraud everyday people. Restoring a client’s reputation - and often their livelihood - gives him genuine professional satisfaction. To deliver the best possible client experience, he stays readily available, answers questions promptly, and keeps each client fully informed as their case unfolds. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law on a substantial scholarship and holds a B.S. in Biology from Brooklyn College, where research-heavy coursework honed the analytical mindset he brings to complex credit-report disputes. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, he is positioned to litigate most consumer-protection claims arising in the Northeast. Nisan is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, staying current on developments in consumer law and collaborating with advocates across the state. Outside the office, Nisan enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending quality time with his wife and children - pursuits that keep him grounded and energized for his clients’ battles.

Emanuel Kataev's extensive tenure, exceeding a decade in the realm of labor and employment law, underscores his unwavering advocacy for employee rights and meticulous navigation through the intricate landscape of workplace regulations. Initiated in 2013, Kataev embarked on a professional voyage fueled by a resolute mission to effect meaningful change in the labor and employment law sector, an endeavor that has consistently defined his legal practice. His career, punctuated by an enduring dedication to justice, encompasses a broad spectrum of legal engagements. Emanuel's proficiency in labor and employment law has been pivotal in representing employees across a variety of disputes, demonstrating his capacity to adeptly maneuver through legal complexities. Central to Emanuel’s legal approach is his readiness to advance cases to a verdict when necessary, affirming his belief in the transformative power of legal advocacy. This commitment is manifest in his relentless pursuit of client representation, ensuring that their voices are amplified within the judiciary. Through arbitration, mediation, and litigation, Emanuel strives to secure favorable outcomes for those he represents. Moreover, Emanuel's skill in negotiating settlements has yielded significant benefits for employees, showcasing his strategic acumen and profound understanding of employment law. These negotiations have facilitated resolutions that empower clients to move forward in their lives, underscoring the positive impact of his legal interventions. His nuanced perspective on legal advocacy is enriched by prior experience at a management-side firm, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of employer tactics. This experience has supercharged Emanuel's ability to champion employee causes, equipping him with a holistic strategy to tackle legal hurdles. In the ever-evolving domain of labor and employment law, Emanuel's dedication to protecting workers' rights and promoting fairness in the workplace doesn't waver. He approaches each case with the goal of leaving a lasting mark, giving people the courage to stand up for themselves. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, Emanuel also has the green light to practice in key federal courts across these states, including at the appellate level in the Second Circuit. This breadth of licensure showcases the depth of his legal expertise.

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Jens Metz is the Founder and CEO of Tickprotektor, a company dedicated to safeguarding people and pets from tick-borne diseases. With a deep focus on preventative health and outdoor safety, Jens specializes in innovative solutions for tick protection. He has extensive knowledge in vector control strategies and is passionate about raising awareness regarding Lyme disease and TBE prevention. Jens can provide expert commentary on outdoor safety trends, pest protection technology, and health entrepreneurship.

I am a recognized expert in process safety and occupational health, safety, and environmental management with extensive U.S. and international experience across the oil and gas (upstream and downstream), marine, paper and pulp, chemical, heavy manufacturing, and EPC industries. I have led high-profile, high-value incident investigations involving process-related explosions and fires, combustible dust events, occupational injuries and fatalities, equipment failures, human factors, and engineering breakdowns. A significant portion of my work focuses on litigation support in cases involving loss of life, major industrial incidents, and severe injury. I have directed multiple “mega-loss” investigations involving significant asset damage and intense regulatory and public scrutiny, managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering and business functions. My work includes oversight of complex demolition and evidence recovery efforts, consistently delivering timely, clear, and defensible findings with strong stakeholder alignment. My experience spans onshore and offshore energy operations, refining and petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, syngas operations, and advanced risk and safety management systems, including fire and explosion analysis, process safety management, and gas systems handling and transportation, including LNG.

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As a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I provide individual, couple, and family treatment at Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region. I also offer telehealth services and accept most insurances. My goal is to help people change and progress in their lives by examining their assumptions and understanding their origins. I am also a clinical approved supervisor at AAMFT, where I mentor and nurture the strengths and resources of marriage and family therapists and trainees. I have a PhD certificate in psychodynamic psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work and post-graduate training in neuroscience and clinical treatment from Harvard Medical School. I am certified in grief counseling, social work health care, gerontology, advanced bereavement, PASRR, disaster mental health critical responder, and QCSW. I am committed to refining my clinical and supervisory skills and staying involved in the professional mental wellness community. I am licensed in NY and in AZ. Please review my LinkedIn profile for additional information about me. Thank you for your interest in my passions.