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Biography
Ms. Kaplan was born in Brooklyn, New York. She graduated from Hofstra University School of Law in 2002 and was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 2003.
Ms. Kaplan is an accomplished litigator and has achieved excellent results at the Workers’ Compensation Board, New York Supreme Court and at the Appellate Courts. Ms. Kaplan taught college and graduate level classes at Cornell University Satellite School and at Long Island University for a total of ten years. She taught Employment Law and Discrimination, Business Ethics and Labor, Unions & Employment Relations.
Heather Kaplan is also admitted to the United States District Court, Southern District. She is also a member of the New York Insured Workers’ Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the New York Injured Workers' Bar Association. Ms. Kaplan currently resides on Long Island with her family.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
70%
Litigation
15%
Personal Injury
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-33%
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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3
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Heather N. Kaplan, P.C.
84 Nesconset hwy, Port Jefferson station, NY, 11776
nyinjuredworker.com/Law Office of Heather N. Kaplan, P.C.
600 Old Country Road, Suite 241, Garden City, NY, 11530
nyinjuredworker.com/Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Heather online.
Heather Nicolle Kaplan's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Workman’s compensation case
Heather Kaplan and staff were very professional, they were always available for any questions I had. They handled my case efficiently and quickly, and I was very pleased with the settlement they negotiated for me. I would highly recommend her practice to family & friends.
Posted by MaryAnne | October 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Science teacher assisstant
Heather and her associates were extremly professional, helpful, patient, kind, intelligent an through! My case dragged onover 3 years because of covid and they were always attentive and patient answering my many questions. I would recommend Heather and her associates with any of your problems. Th...
Posted by Caliesha | September 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best firm around!
I contacted Heather’s office on a whim after contacting over 6 law offices and got turned down repeatedly after presenting my case. She immediately got to work; explaining every possible scenario of my case and assured me that she would do all she could to help. I was extremely happy to see how perso...
Posted by JENNIFER | June 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worker's Comp case
Heather and her staff were reliable and professional. They explained everything to me throughout the case. They were always available to answer any questions I had.
Posted by Joe | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Joe
Heather took over my case midway after giving up on two prior attorneys that weren't staying on top of my case. It became very frustrating. We attended a dinner where Heather's firm was offering free consults. Heather and her staff were very professional, friendly and truly concerned for my well be...
Heather Nicolle Kaplan's Lawyer Endorsements
"It’s rare that I get to speak with the workers comp lawyer even once on a matter, but in a recent case, Heather and I communicated quite often and she was truly helpful to my third-party case in attaining a global settlement. She certainly knows her stuff and it was a pleasure to work with her and her staff."
"Heather is a great workers' compensation lawyer that loves sharing her extensive legal knowledge with the non-legal community to educate workers on their rights for recovery if they are injured in the course and scope of their employment. 10/10 would recommend Heather for her professionalism, responsiveness, and legal knowledge."
"Heather is an outstanding, talented, reliable and compassionate Workers' Compensation attorney! I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years I have had several clients that were also represented by Heather. All of my clients that I have referred to her describe her as attentive to their needs and a skilled attorney. She knows the area inside and out and consistently obtains excellent results for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Heather for years trying to resolve disputes. She is an excellent, honest, knowledgeable, and hardworking attorney. Heather is always well prepared, professional, and a sheer pleasure to work with."
"Heather is warrior for all of her clients and is not afraid of the fight. We regularly work with Heather and her firm and know her work to be strong and intelligent. She is highly recommended!!!!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Heather has a deep and complete knowledge of the worker's compensation law. Just as important her people skills are excellent, she values and respects her clients, she timely returns phone calls and she has patience beyond compare."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Ten Best Workers' Compensation Attorney, AIOLC
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate Adjunct Professor, Long Island University
2016 - Present
Member, Law Office of Heather N. Kaplan, P.C.
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Vecchione Vecchione Connors & Cano, LLP
2005 - 2013
Adjunct Instructor, Long Island University Department Of Business
2004 - 2005
Adjunct Instructor, Cornell University Satellite Campus
2003 - 2011
Attorney, Various
Associations
2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Injured Workers Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Workers Compensation Indemnity Only
$260,000 Indemnity Only
Workers Compensation Indemnity Only
$260,000 Indemnity Only
$400,000 Indemnity Only Settlement
$400,000
$400,000 Indemnity Only Settlement
$400,000
Workers' Compensation Claimant
Settlement in the amount of $245,000+
Workers' Compensation Claimant
Section 32 settlement in the amount of $225,000
Education
2002
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights (3)
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights (2)
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
Publications
2019
To to submitted for publication
Damned If You Work, Damned if You Don't
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I have two different workers comp claims (DBA) with two different law firms?
03 Jul 2021
Q&A
Can I settle now ? Or what other Benefits I would have !!!
11 Jan 2020
Q&A
I received a letter from the NY WCB with a Administrative Decision that the board received a RFA-1. What does that mean for me?
31 Jan 2019