Master the practical strategies of workers' compensation law to effectively navigate claims, secure benefits, and drive successful outcomes from intake to resolution.
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.
Led by Craig Voorhees, Partner at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C., and Todd D. Wachtel, Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A., this course provides 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 experienced practitioners, participants will gain the tools needed to effectively advocate for clients on either side of the matter.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Partner at Levinson Axelrod, P.A.
Todd Wachtel is a Partner at Levinson Axelrod. Todd is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney. His practice is exclusively dedicated to helping injured employees obtain medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, and fair permanency awards. Before joining Levinson Axelrod, Todd served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey, handling workers’ compensation matters on behalf of the State of New Jersey. He is a frequent lecturer for attorneys and Judges and contributed to Lexis/Nexis’ New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Practice Guide. Todd serves on the Executive Committee of the NJSBA Workers’ Compensation Section and is a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. Education: Syracuse University (B.A., 1994); Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1997).
Partner at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C.
Craig Voorhees has been practicing NJ Workers’ Compensation law for over 25 years. He exclusively represents injured workers and has successfully advocated for thousands of clients throughout the years. Craig has been involved in several significant legal cases, including arguments before the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Law Attorney. He is a partner with the firm of Szaferman Lakind based in Lawrenceville, NJ. He is admitted to practice in NJ, NY and PA. He obtained his B.A. from Rutgers College and his J.D. from Albany Law School.
