Workers Compensation

When a claims is denied, or a dispute arises regarding the value of a claim, the process often moves to litigation and potentially appeals. Rob’s extensive experience as both a claimant’s attorney and an employer’s attorney ensures you are represented by someone comfortable and highly effective in litigation.

Workers’ compensation litigation in Oregon involves a specialized system of administrative law hearings and subsequent appeals. Rob has successfully navigated every stage of the process.

  • Hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): These hearings are the trial level for workers’ compensation claims. Your attorney must present evidence to support your claim to the ALJ.  Rob has spent his career successfully advocating for his clients in this forum.
  • Board Review: If a party disagrees with the ALJ’s decision, the case moves to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). Rob understands the WCB’s standards of review and how to effectively argue complex legal issues in written briefs.
  • Court of Appeals: Cases that proceed to the Oregon Court of Appeals require advanced legal writing and appellate advocacy. Rob has experience at this level, ensuring that even the most difficult cases are pursued with maximum rigor and expertise.

A Proven Track Record in Disputes

Your claim may face litigation over crucial issues such as:

  • Denials: Fighting wrongful denials of initial claims or denials of new conditions.
  • Permanent Disability Ratings: Advocating for fair compensation when the initial rating is too low.
  • Claim closure disputes: Challenging the date and terms of the closure when benefits are terminated.
  • Aggravation claims: Successfully establishing that an existing condition has worsened.

With Rob’s dual-sided background, you gain an advocate that is your best defense against having your benefits undervalued or denied.

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