Workers’ compensation remains one of the most active areas of practice in New Jersey, requiring attorneys to understand the procedural rules, evidentiary standards, and unique forum of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. For newly admitted New Jersey attorneys, mastering these fundamentals early on is key to building confidence and competence in client representation.

Join Craig Voorhees, Partner at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., and Todd D. Wachtel, Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., as they provide a practical, step-by-step overview of how a workers’ compensation case moves from the initial claim petition to final judgment. Through real-world examples and guidance from these experienced practitioners, attendees will gain the tools needed to effectively advocate for clients—whether representing injured workers or employers.

What You Will Learn in This Webinar:

• How to properly file and respond to a workers’ compensation claim petition in New Jersey.
• Discovery procedures and handling medical evidence.
• Pre-trial conferences, settlements, and Section 20 resolutions.
• Conducting hearings before a Judge of Compensation.
• Ethical and procedural rules specific to New Jersey workers’ compensation practice.