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.Establish a solid foundation and strategy for success—from evaluation to litigation
Course Content
9:30 - 9:35 am - Welcome and IntroductionRyan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
9:35 - 9:50 am - Logistics of Remote Practice at the DIA
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
9:50 - 10:15 am - Types of Benefits Under MGL Ch.152
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
10:15 - 10:55 am - Representing the Claimant from Initial Intake Through Conciliation
Ryan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
David Maille, Esq.,
Eden Rafferty, Worcester
10:55 - 11:35 am - Representing the Insurer in the Initial Stages of a Claim, Filing or Litigation
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
DelSignore Law LLC, Arlington
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq.,
Law Office of M.B.Schneider, Salem
11:35 - 12:30 pm - Conferences through Impartial Exam/ Section 11A Motion Practice
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Joseph M. Spinale,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
DelSignore Law LLC, Arlington
Susan G. McDonald, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
12:30 - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 1:30 pm - Key Cases
Ryan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
1:30 - 2:15 pm - Prehearing Conference through Hearing
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Hon. Joseph M. Spinale,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Susan G. McDonald, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
2:15 - 2:45 pm - Social Media, Technology and Legal Ethics
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq.,
Law Office of M.B.Schneider, Salem
2:45 - 3:20 pm - Mediations, Lump Sum Settlements, and Liens
David Maille, Esq.,
Eden Rafferty, Worcester
3:20 - 3:30 pm - "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
Speakers
CochairsRyan L. Benharris, Esq.,
Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl, Fall River
Teri A. McHugh, Esq.,
Law Offices of Teri McHugh, PLLC, Needham
Faculty
Alicia M. DelSignore, Esq.,
DelSignore Law LLC, Arlington
Hon. Omar Hernández,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
Pauline A. Jauquet, Esq.,
Law Office of M.B.Schneider, Salem
David Maille, Esq.,
Eden Rafferty, Worcester
Susan G. McDonald, Esq.,
Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano, Salem
Hon. Joseph M. Spinale,
Department of Industrial Accidents, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston
