I graduated from Temple University School of Law in 1992. Since that time, I have practiced solely in the areas of workers' compensation, social security disability, and related state and federal disability law. This was further limited to just Pennsylvania workers’ compensation matters over the last several years. In addition to Pennsylvania licensure, I am also licensed to practice in the state courts of New Jersey, and am admitted to practice in Federal District Courts in both states. On various occasions, I have been a speaker at public information seminars, as well as seminars sponsored by The Bucks County Bar Association and National Business Institute, on workers' compensation topics. I have also participated in The People's Law School curriculum, teaching a class on workers' compensation. Most recently, I was invited to join the faculty of LawLine.com, a prestigious legal education provider. I am an active member of the Bucks County, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Away from the office, I serve as President of the homeowners’ association of a 400-residence development.
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- Brilliant & Neiman, LLC
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- Stief, Waite, Gross, Sagoskin & Gilman
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- Sagan & Greenberg
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- Flager & Sagan
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- Temple University
- J.D. (1992)
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- Temple University
- B.B.A. (1989) | Business Law/Management
- Honors: cum laude
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- Awesome Attorneys
- Suburban Life Magazine (Bucks County, PA)
- LexisNexis Top 25 Blogs for Workers' Compensation
- Martindale-Hubbell
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- Pennsylvania State Bar
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- New Jersey State Bar
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- Lehigh County Bar Association
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- Philadelphia Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
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- Bucks County Bar Association
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- Activities: Workers' Compensation Law Section Co-Chair 2010-2011
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- Ethical Considerations in Virtual Practice: Workers' Compensation, Doylestown
- Bucks County Bar Association
- Interplay Between Workers' Compensation And Heart & Lung Claims, Doylestown, PA
- Bucks County Bar Association
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- PA Workers' Compensation
- Whistle While You Work: Legal Trends in the Workplace
- 2012
- Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
- Updates in Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation Laws
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- Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
- A Pennsylvania Case Law Update in Workers' Compensation Law
- 2009
- Workers' Compensation Law Certified Specialist
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Q. I was diagnosed with severe bilateral carpal tunnel by workmen's comp specialist went back to spine surgeon he felt my c
- A: As we so often say, you should consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law (whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board). If the doctor is saying the carpal tunnel syndrome is related to the work injury, there may need to be litigation to have this condition added to the accepted injury (this would be by litigating a Petition to Review). Good luck!
- Q. I was wrongfully found to be at MMI by treating doctor as I was still in pain from my injuries and found to be not fuse
- A: I can answer half of your question - my firm only handles workers' compensation matters, so I cannot comment on any medical malpractice issues. As to workers' compensation, it matters greatly whether you are actually at Maximal Medical Improvement (MMI). A finding of MMI can lead to a cap on the amount of time you can receive wage loss benefits (through an Impairment Rating Evaluation (IRE)). It sounds like you may not actually be at MMI, given a possible need for additional surgery. I would urge you to consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law, whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board. On the board, we can identify ... Read More
- Q. Got injured at work in Nov. I received a letter that said Amended Notice of Payable Compensation. What does it mean?
- A: I agree with Mr. Belt. An injury is often accepted by the insurance carrier issuing a Notice of Compensation Payable. When the insurance carrier then wants to make a change, they would issue an Amended Notice of Compensation Payable. It is not necessarily a bad thing, but should be reviewed to make sure your rights are protected.
