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.

Award-Winning Certified Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Workers’ Compensation Law – Certified Specialist

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Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

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20%-20%

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1990

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Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio - Workers' Compensation Lawyers

(610) 892-9300

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(610) 892-9333

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44 E Front Street, Media, PA, 19063

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Workers Compensation (9) Lawsuits & Disputes (4) Litigation (2) Business (1) Medicaid & Medicare (1) Social Security Disability (1)

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Posted by Anthony | October 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

The Best Out There

Extraordinary professional attorney and superb staff. They Always answered our questions, returned our calls, and emailed us in a timely manner. I developed a Friendly and personable relationship with Attorney Schmidt which made my Workmen’s Comp. situation a lighter affair. I Would definitely witho...ut a doubt recommend this firm to represent you in your time of hardship. Mark knows Everything there is to know about the Workmen’s Comp. process

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Posted by Jim | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workmans Comp

Mark handled my Workers Compensation case . He did a great job and with his expert knowledge guided me through the process . He always recommended honesty in the case . 110 % positive , would recommend him to anyone looking for Workers Compensation attorney .

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Geoffrey Hillsberg

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 27

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for years. He is very good at what he does!"

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