Thomas A. Wilken

Thomas A. Wilken

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security, General Practice

800 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 36 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1989

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Location

Ira H. Weinstock

800 N 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

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24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Allan | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Thomas Wilken

Mr. Wilken is an excellent attorney to work with. His demeanor, knowledge, and experience gave me confidence as Mr. Wilken and his staff guided me through this very difficult compensation case. Mr. Wilken kept me informed every step of the way and eventually won the case for me. I can't thank him eno...ugh. I never could have done this on my own. Attaining the services of Mr. Wilken was one of the best decisions I could have made.

Posted by Marla | March 17, 2014 | Workers Compensation

I Control My Life Again, Thanks to Tom Wilken

I literally placed the rest of my life in Tom's hands and he made sure that I walked away the winner, not my former employer. My case was not easy, there were a lot of twists and turns, but for everything they threw at me, Tom was there as a shield to keep me safe and calm. If I was upset, he would c...all me and stay on the phone, sometimes for hours until I was calm. When I decided I wanted to go to college so that I would be employable again, Tom was and still is my biggest supporter. Tom Wilken is a very unusual lawyer, he actually CARES about his clients. You are not a case number to him, he gets to know you personally and he fights for you. He gives everything he's got and fights for you as though you were a member of his family. I have never met another lawyer like him and doubt I ever will again. I didn't even like lawyers until I met Tom. Not only did I find a fantastic lawyer, I found a new friend. There is a saying that you shouldn't pick a doctor or a lawyer from the Internet, so the first phone call I made was to one of those TV commercial WC lawyers. I got a recording for one and another told me it would be 3 weeks before they could get back to me. Then I looked online. I called and was connected with Tom in less than 10 minutes. You CAN find an exceptional lawyer online, I did, you just have to dig and look for the best. If you are hurt on the job and find yourself being treated unfairly by your former employer or the WC insurance company and need a WC lawyer and don't call Tom Wilken, you aren't getting the help you deserve. Thanks to Tom, I have a future, will hopefully be back in the workforce in less than 2 years and above all, I have total control over my life again.

Posted by Rich | August 09, 2013 | Workers Compensation

The best WC lawyer in PA. If you've been hurt at work and need help, insist on Tom Wilken as your attorney.

Tom Wilken is the best lawyer any injured worker could ask for! He knew immediately what I had failed to realize in over a year, that my employer laid me off when I got hurt because he didn't have WC insurance. I hadn't even thought of that at the time, but Tom quickly got the case started and advise...d my wife to apply for SSD for my life changing injury without an attorney. He insisted I would be approved without an attorney getting involved and taking a fee and he was right. He made sure that my former employer paid for what was done to me and was there for me 24/7 to answer questions and make me feel better about the case and my life. He has been helping my wife with her case for over 2 years now and I wouldn't ever trust anyone else with her future like I trust this man. Tom Wilken is a very unusual lawyer, maybe even one of a kind, he has a heart, a very big, very caring heart. He is trustworthy and kind and gives 110% at all times, making you really believe you are his one and only client. If you are hurt on the job and need help insist on Tom Wilken, you'll be glad you did!

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013 | Workers Compensation

Look no further!

Thomas Wilken knows his stuff. He took the time to break things down into layman's terms for me so I fully understood what to expect during each part of the legal process. I would highly recommend Mr. Wilken to anyone who needs a good Workers Compensation lawyer. He went above and beyond his call o...f duty, and I felt like he really cared about my well being. I owe many thanks to Thomas Wilken for helping me win my case! I would hire him again in a heartbeat!

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Thomas A. Wilken's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ira Weinstock

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Louis Michelsen

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Robert Mannor

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tom Wilken and the Calhoon law firm are the go-to attorneys for Workers Comp. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Wynne

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Other

"I want to take a second to compliment Mr. Wilken and his practice. Mr. Wilken is very knowledgable of Worker's Compensation Law and he truly cares about the needs of his clients. Mr. Wilken will give you an honest evaluation of your case and he provides competant aggresive representation"

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Alexander Palutis

Workers compensation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for over 20 years. I have handled worker's compensation cases with Tom. He is a professional and experienced claimant's lawyer. He is always prepared to represent his clients with the highest degree of preparation and integrity."

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Ronald Calhoon

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been observing Tom's legal and people skills for over twenty years and can unequivocally state he is one of the most honest attorneys I have hever had the pleasure of doing business with both as opposing counsel and when working together on a matter."

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Eric Lamprey

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Tom for several years now and have found him to be very knowledgable of workers' compensation and a worthy adversary in litigation."

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Scott Morgan

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom is very honest, hard working and creative. He is totally focused on achieving the best possible result for his client, and he has earned the respect of judges and other attorneys."

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Jason Weinstock

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Leonard

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is my go to guy in the Harrisburg area. If he can't help you with your worker's comp claim, no one can."

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David Kunz

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Tom Wilken is a highly competent and professional attorney. I have been opposing counsel against Tom on a number of workers' compensation trials, and he always pursues the rights of his clients in a diligent, aggressive, and effective manner."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

2016 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Workers' Compensation Certified Specialist, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Ira H. Weinstock

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown & Calhoon, P.C.

1994 - 2007

Partner, Morgan & Wilken

1992 - 1994

Attorney, Post & Schell

Associations

1989 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Dauphin County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2009

Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Chambersburg Hispanic Center

Treasurer

1999 - 2001

Dauphin County Bar Association

President & VP of WC Section

1998 - 2000

Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce

Member

1998 - 2012

Chambersburg Hispanic Center

Board Memberember

Sample of Legal Cases

Perez Gonzolez

favorable to Claimant

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Education

1988

Duquesne University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1985

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Workers' Compensation Matters

Department of Labor & Industry

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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