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also known as Mark R. Schmidt
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Mark R. Schmidt is a founding and managing partner of Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio and has devoted more than 30 years of his practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law. A Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist under Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Pennsylvania Bar Association rules, Mark has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year from 2008 through 2025. He has argued multiple landmark workers’ compensation cases before the Commonwealth Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including the Alanmark decision, which strengthened protections for injured workers statewide. Having previously defended employers early in his career and later representing injured workers exclusively, Mark brings a rare, comprehensive understanding of the workers’ compensation system. After suffering serious work-related injuries himself, he approaches every case with both legal precision and genuine empathy for the challenges injured workers face.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
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44 E Front Street, Media, PA, 19063
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Posted by Annabeth | December 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Dealing with a workers’ compensation claim was stressful and confusing, especially while trying to recover from an injury and figure out what came next. Working with Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio made the process much easier than I expected. They were straightforward, responsive, and clearly kne...
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mark is the best there is. Could never have navigated the workman's comp system without him. He doesn't mess around. Straight forward and knows his stuff. He is the first in the field who has the knowledge, and is willing to spend the time to help navigate the client on how to handle the final set...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was recommended to get in contact with Mark and it turned out to be the best decision in the turning point of my case. He is very wise in his practice and has done a thorough job to get the settlement victory. 5 stars for this knowledgeable guy!!!
Posted by adrienne | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
If you are seeking a workers comp. attorney please consider Attorney Mark Schmidt, I hired him to pursue a workers comp case. He has many years experience, will fight for you & win your case, he is compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, always responds quickly to your emails & or any questions, ...
Posted by Emily | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mark Schmidt is awesome.He is very dedicated to helping his clients. Mark always responds and gets back to us right away better believe if he can’t his reception will. Very caring and understanding plays no games. Straightforward and down to earth. I appreciate everything that he has done with helpin...
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1994 - Present
Founding Partner, Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that items prescribed by a health care provider as part of treatment for a work-related injury qualify as reimbursable “medicines and supplies” under the Workers’ Compensation Act.
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
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