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Mark Somers has over twenty three years of experience in Workers’ Compensation. He has handled thousands of workers’ compensation cases, including claims requiring testimony from injured workers, witnesses, private investigators and medical doctors on both sides. Mark’s extensive experience has earned him the respect of his legal colleagues, his clients, and the Workers’ Compensation Law Judges. He uses his experience to obtain excellent results for his clients every day.
Mark has been a frequent presenter at numerous legal seminars and Continuing Legal Education programs. As a presenter, he has taught other attorneys about important legal issues in the Workers’ Compensation Law, including the 2007 Amendments, the Medical Treatment Guidelines, and the 2013 Permanency Guidelines.
Mark’s goal is to help his clients through a system that is often made more complicated than it needs to be. He knows that living through an injury is difficult for both the injured worker and the worker’s family. To make the legal process as easy as possible, he explains the law in simple terms and provides practical and experienced advice to guide his clients.
Call now for a free consultation! Over 26 years of experience in workers' compensation!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
80%
Social Security & Disability
15%
Personal Injury
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 29 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Bronk & Somers, P.C.
(585) 340-6195
Fax
The Park at Allens Creek, 110 Allens Creek Road, Rochester, NY, 14618
bronksomerslaw.comMark C Somers's Reviews
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Posted by Cliff | September 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Representation!
Mark did a great job representing me! He and his staff were very professional, courteous and organized. I truly appreciated the attention to detail provided by Mark and Mary Lynne! I highly recommend them!
Posted by Kay | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional representation
Mark agreed to take on my appeal of a negative SSI disability ruling. Throughout the process, Mark and his entire staff effectively communicated and executed the steps needed to my ultimately successful appeal. I give Mark my utmost recommendation.
Posted by Chris | November 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Make the right choice
Mark and Connie did everything in the most professional way to get me my social security disability. Without the advice and assistance they gave me I never would have been able to get through this. Thank you both.
Posted by Kevin | November 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent representation
Mark Somers and the entire staff at Bronk and Somers did an excellent job on my Social Security Disability claim. Mark was very thorough and kept me informed every step of the way. The staff was welcoming and a pleasure to deal with. Phone calls were returned promptly and all written communication...
Posted by Larry | March 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Superior!
Hiring Mark Somers to handle my WC claim was one of the best decisions I've made. From my first consultation with Mark, I was totally confident that he was the attorney to hire. No longer living in Rochester, my case was handled remotely by phone and through email. Mark was always prompt, orga...
Mark C Somers's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mark a long time and he's very professional and knowledgible."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark brings focus and concern to his practice and his clients. In the Rochester area I can think of no finer counsel to assist you with a workers compensation issue."
"I was once asked when referring a client to an attorney, would you use this attorney for yourself or your family, and simply put - I would use Mark Somers if I needed a workers compensation, social security and injury attorney in the Rochester NY area without hesitation. Mark is the first person I think of when asked about these issues in the Rochester area. Mark has a fantastic way about him, how he handles cases, how he interacts with clients and is truly the consummate professional. You cannot go wrong, and will absolutely go right in using the services of Mark and Bronk & Somers!"
"Mark and I have worked together in the New York Injured Workers Bar Association and I have always known him to be an exceptional attorney."
"I have known Mark for over 20 years. He is an ethical, well-prepared and well-respected attorney. He is also an excellent advocate for his clients with a proven track record. I endorse Mark!"
"Mark Somers is a well prepared, zealous advocate for his clients. He is respected by his peers in the field of New York State Workers' Compensation and is where I send referrals I am unable to handle. I endorse Mark Somers."
"I have known Mark Somers for many years and have had the opportunity to see him handle cases. He is professional, hard working and and does an excellent job for his clients. When I have a client who needs a lawyer in the Rochester area, I send them to Mark."
"I endorse this lawyer. I don't take referrals lightly. They reflect on me. When I have worker's compensation cases I only refer them to Bronk and Somers."
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Experience
Honors
1995
Robert J. Connelly Award, Western New York Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner, Bronk & Somers, PC
2003 - 2013
Partner, Hamberger & Weiss
1996 - 2002
Associate, Hamberger & Weiss
Associations
2013 - Present
Injured Workers Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2020
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1998 - 2001
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
1996 - 1998
Monroe County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Semrau v. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. - Appellate Division, Third Department
The decision of the Workers' Compensation Board denying a permanency award was reversed by the Appellate Division, Third Department. Client was awarded a Schedule Loss of Use award for permanent injury involving his hamstring.
Education
1995
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
St Bonaventure University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2022 Winter CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Spring CLE-CLE Attended
2021
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2021 Winter CLE-CLE Attended
2020
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2020 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2019
Injured Workers Bar Association - Spring 2019 CLE
New York State Paid Family Leave - The Basics of PFL
2019
Injured Workers Bar Association
IWBA 2019 Fall CLE-CLE Attended
2017
New York State Assembly - Public Hearing - Labor Committee
9-26-17 - Examination of NYS Current Workers' Compensation Permanency Impairment Guidelines
2012
NYSASIC Spring 2012 Conference
Workers' Compensation Section 114(a) Fraud
2011
Workers' Compensation Law Update
Basics of NYS Workers' Compensation
2009
Defending Workers' Compensation Claims
New Rocket Docket Regulations
2008
Workers' Compensation Update NY (Rochester)
Workers' Compensation from the Defense Perspective
2008
Workers' Compensation Update NY (Buffalo)
New Rocket Docket Regulations
Publications
2020
LexisNexis publication
Semrau v. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. - Appellate Division, Third Department
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers