$ 150-175 per hour
Michael D. Sherman
About Michael
Biography
My law practice has focused on workers' compensation matters for the past 28 years. I have represented individuals, partnerships and corporations in the litigation of claims and employer petitions. My experience includes participation in appeals before the Workers' Comp Appeal Board, Commonwealth Court and Supreme Court. Forty of these cases resulted in reported decisions, with another 40+ resulting in unreported decisions.
We consult with employers and insurers to pursue remedies available in claim, modification, suspension and termination petitions. We recommend a "best practices" strategy for pre-injury and post-injury legal issues. A proactive approach is consistent with our client's goal to handle disability claims in an efficient and cost effective manner. We know when to litigate. We know when to settle.
Workers Compenation in Pennsylvania requires a detailed knowledge of the statutes, regulations and appellate case decisions. There are a good deal of appellate cases which interprete and add nuances to the law. A successful workers' comp program includes an experienced attorney as a business partner.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Workers Compensation
100%
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
the Chartwell Law Offices
409 Broad Street, Suite 250, Sewickley, PA, 15143
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I have hired Mike in the past to handle defense of workers' compensation cases and have had great results.
Michael D. Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Stephen O'Brien
Workers compensation lawyer
Lawrence Chaban
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2010
Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, Philadelphia Magazine
2005
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Chartwell Law Offices LLP
1987 - Present
Managing Partner, Fried Kane Walters, et. al
1983 - 1987
Associate Attorney, Fried Kane Walters
Associations
2008 - Present
Lexis-Nexis "Larson's National Workers' Compensation Law Center"Advisory Board Member
2000 - Present
Pennsylvania Defense InstituteMember
2000 - Present
Pittsburgh Human Resources AssociationMember
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
2007 - 2013
Mount Lebanon Extended Daycare ProgramBoard of Directors
1992 - 1992
Allegheny County Bar Association-Workers' Compensation SectionCouncil Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Department of Labor & Industry v. WCAB (Excelsior Insurance Co.)
pending
Griffiths v. WCAB (Seven Stars Farm Inc.) 943 A.2d 242 (Pa. 2008)
Awarded vehicle with specific limitations
Green v. WCAB (Jefferson Health Services)
Defendant terminated total disabilty.
Spinabelli v. WCAB (Massey Buick)
Employee Reinstatement Reversed and Denied
Andrew Young v. WCAB (Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.
Claim Denied
Young v. WCAB (J&L Steel Company) 509 A.2d 945 (Pa. Cmwlth. 1986)
Defendant prevailed, claim denied
Education
1983
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Rutgers College, Rutgers University - New Brunswick
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Worker's Compensation Update in Pennsylvania
Workers' Compensation
2010
CompServices Inc. In-House Training
Appellate Caselaw Update
2010
Annual Lorman Education Seminar Series
Resolving The Pa Workers' Compnsation Case
2010
"Whose Money is it Anyway" Pension Issues
Litigating Pension Offsets In Workers' Compensation
2009
Fall Symposium- Advanced Workers' Compensation Practice
Pension Benefit Offsets and Related Retirement Issues
2008
Spring Seminar
Practice Strategies in Workers' Compensation
2007
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2007
Advanced Topics in PA Workers' Compensation
Ethical Considerations in Workers' Comp Claims Handling
2006
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2006
Advanced Workers' Compensation in Pennsylvania
Ethical Considerations in Workers' Compensation Litigation
2005
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2004
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2003
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2002
Pennsylvania International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
Return to Work Issues Involving Upper/Lower Extremities
2002
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2002
Fall Workshop
Evaluation of Repetitive Trauma, Overuse & Workplace Agrravation Injuries
2001
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association Seminar
Earning Power Assessment -- Modification Petition Litigation
2001
Pennsylvania Bar Association Annual Conference
Defense Attorney Roundtable Discussion
2001
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
2000
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1999
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1998
Lorman Business Center
Work Availabilty and Impairment Ratings Under Act 57
1998
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1997
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1996
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1995
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1995
Lorman Business Center
Medical Reimbursement in Workers' Compensation
1994
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1993
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
1992
Lorman Business Center
Topics in Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
Publications
2007
Self-Published
Effective Use of PA Bureau of Workers' Compensation Forms
2005
Self Published
Wokers' Compensation Subrogation Strategies
1999
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1998
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1997
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1996
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1995
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1994
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
1993
Genesis Publishing Company
Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Advisor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
May an attorney from New York represent in a Pennsylvania Workers Comp case if I decide to switch counsel?
10 Mar 2014
Q&A
WC case and we settled on the compensation portion but left the medical open. How long is my attorney obligated to represent?
10 Apr 2012