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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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Posted by Luis | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
AWESOME SERVICE
A high note of thanks to the Law Office of Heather N. Kaplan for their assistance in my WC case. I have been employed for over 40 years without a work related injury. So I was totally ignorant of WC procedures and protocols. Tiana, Rachel and the entire staff were there to advocate on my behalf g...
Thank you so much, it was our pleasure!
Posted by Shayna | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
In Good Hands
The workers Compensation process can be extremely overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. When I got Injured I felt like I was getting the run around treatment before finding this law firm, and I'm really glad that I did. If you're feeling hesitant about getting a lawyer. This law firm tea...
Posted by Howard | February 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
WC
Heather and her team did a GREAT job in help me through the workers comp process.
Posted by Timothy | July 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Top notch
I hired Heather kaplan for my workers comp case which I sustained many injuries. Heather came highly recommended and I couldn’t be any happier with the level of service she and her team provided me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and thorough always willing to go the extra mile. He...
Posted by Linda | April 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Best WC Law Firm Ever
From the first day my husband and I met Heather Kaplan we Knew we had hired the best law firm for my workman’s comp Case. She was very concerned and knew every aspect of the WC law. From that day on she and her law firm were always ready to help in any way. Always polite and professional and the...
"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. 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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2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
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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
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
2016 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Injured Workers Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
$260,000 Indemnity Only
$260,000 Indemnity Only
$400,000
$400,000
Settlement in the amount of $245,000+
Section 32 settlement in the amount of $225,000
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2018
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2017
Workers' Compensation Seminar: Know Your Rights
2019
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Can I have two different workers comp claims (DBA) with two different law firms?
03 Jul 2021
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11 Jan 2020
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