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John Paul Dogum

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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About John

John P. Dogum is a partner at Martin Law. He has concentrated his practice on litigating Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases since 1992. Before joining the firm to protect the rights of injured workers, he was a partner for a major Philadelphia defense firm where he represented Fortune 500 companies and major insurance carriers in workers’ compensation litigation for more than a decade. In the spring of 2014, Mr. Dogum became a certified specialist in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation by the PA Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the PA Supreme Court.

 

Mr. Dogum often gives presentations to interested parties, including other attorneys, on the topic of workers’ compensation on the state and national level. In the past, he has served as consultant to major insurers in addition to frequently appearing before Workers’ Compensation Judges in the Eastern region of Pennsylvania. Mr. Dogum has argued a case of first impression before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also litigated claims under the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. Mr. Dogum has been listed as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2009 as well as a Top 100 Philadelphia Super Lawyer in 2009. He has been listed as a Best Lawyer since 2013 by Best Lawyers in America.

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Practice areas

Workers compensation
  1. Workers compensation: 100%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

Martin Law LLC

1818 Market Street 35th Floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19103-3636

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PAActive199207/17/2021
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2017
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2016
Best LawyerBest Lawyers in America2015
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2015
Best LawyerBest Lawyers in America2014
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2014
Best LawyerBest Lawyers in America2013
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2013
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2012
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2011
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2010
Top 100 PhladelphiaSuper Lawyers2009
Pennsylvania Super LawyerSuper Lawyers2009
Pennsylvania Rising StarSuper Lawyers2006
Pennsylvania Rising StarSuper Lawyers2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerSwartz Campbell1992 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMemberN/A
American Association for JusticeMemberN/A
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers AssociationMemberN/A
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Pennsylvania Association for Justice: Liens and SubrogationSubrogation under the PA Workers' Compensation Act2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Widener University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1992
Susquehanna UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1988
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Bench-Bar & Annual ConferenceBench-Bar & Annual Conference2012
Workers' Compensation SeminarWorkers’ compensation matters from the claimants perspective2011
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationLiens & Subrogation2010
Continuing Legal Education SeminarLiens & Subrogation2009
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationLiens & Subrogation2007
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association ProgramDistribution Dilemmas: Subrogation, Liens and Releases2006
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association ProgramImportant Issues in Workers’ Compensation Practice2005

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JOHN DOGUM AND TEAM WERE OUTSTANDING TO WORK WITH, THEY WERE COURYEOUS. CARING AND PROFESSIONAL BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS. MY CASE WAS SETTLED PROMPTLY.
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Fantastic experience

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John was down to earth, and readily available whenever needed. I would recommend John to absolutely anyone who needs help with a workers comp case. He finished the case in a bit less than a year and satisfied me completely with the result.
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Workers comp case

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John and his awesome and kind staff got me through what was a nightmare to me. I never felt alone in my fight. My family and myself will never forget what john and his staff did for us. I highly recommend john and martin and martin.
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Genuine, Compassionate, Elite Professionals

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When I suffered my injury, I experienced a fear and anxiety unparalleled to any I've ever known. After contacting Martin Law,I'd later receive a return call the same evening from John. He immediately scheduled me for consultation. Apon meeting with him, he debunked any and all myths about his profession.I was sitting across the table from a friend with integrity, continuity...a human being with a genuine love and commitment to his craft. He placed me in the care of elite medical professionals and remained proactive on the state of my wellbeing. The staff also functioned and exceeded my every expectations. Thank You...Ms.Nabried,for serving as a sounding board, and helping me keep my sanity during the darkest days. I would recommend this law firm to everyone I know.Be Blessed Always.
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Martin Law

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John Dogum was an excellent choice from the start to the finish in regards to my Worker's Compensation case. He was extremely professional and handled matters quickly and never hesitated in keeping me informed of every aspect of my case. I would recommend Mr. John Dogum to anyone you is looking for a competent and caring Attorney.
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You can't go wrong with Martin Law

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I was injured 2/18/15 going into a patient's home. The workman's comp company stopped paying me for the entire month of December 2015. As a single mother of two, I was panicked. John Dogum and his team were amazing. His team responds quickly to calls and emails. Mr Dogum himself is a caring and compassionate lawyer. He puts his clients, their needs, and their families first. I have recommended him to other people having trouble with workmam's comp.
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Best phone call ever made.

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I contacted John Dogum of Martin Law Firm located in Philadelphia, Pa.. A very good friend of mine who is an attorney in another state and area of law,( not workmens compensation) told me that if he lived in the State of Pennsylvania and was injured on the job he would call John Dogum. I took his advice and called John. I explained my situation to him and he agreed to represent me. That was one of the smartest and best phone calls I have ever made. John is an excellent attorney. John has always kept me informed on what is happening with my case. He is extremely thorough making sure everything is covered. He always returns my calls "himself" and takes the time to explain everything to me so that I understand it. Johns lays out my options, allows my input and "we" decide what is best for "me". Not only has John been more than I ever expected in an attorney his entire staff has been great. I trust John explicitly. I could never in a million years hoped to get an attorney as good as John Dogum. I thank God every day I made that phone call to John and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for the best attorney in the area of workmens compensation law. Truly a great attorney and great person.

A lawyer who delivers

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John was referred to me by a lawyer friend. After meeting with John I felt he was the lawyer I needed for my Workers Compansation case. From the beginning he was honest and up front with all of information I needed to go forward. It has been about 2 1/2 years since I started this case and John and his staff have been with me every step of the way. I never felt I was not being informed of every phase of the case, from the beginning to the end. We have become more of a lawyer/ client relationship. We share outdoor activities in the shooting sport and hunting turkeys. I consider him as a friend.

BEST ATTORNEY !!!!! THANK YOU JOHN DOGUM !!!!

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John Dogum is the best attorney around!!! John protects the rights of the working family!!!! John and his team at Martin, LLC., have truly been a great help to me and my family. As a Local 401 Ironworker, I was injured on the job in 2008. After dealing with nasty and uncooperative insurance adjustors, I called John. This was the best move I ever did. He made sure that me and my family were protected and compensated after my work injury. Unfortunately, I was injured at work last year, and once again John was there for me and my family. He made sure that I was taken care of, protecting my rights through the workers compensation procedures. John and his staff were only a phone call away, he returned all of my calls and answered all and any uneasy questions that I may have had. As far as I am concerned, John is the only attorney I would use and recommend!! THANK YOU JOHN DOGUM AND YOUR TEAM AT MARTIN, LLC.!!!!

BEST ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

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THANK YOU JOHN YOU ARE TRULY BEST ATTORNEY I EVER MET AND DEALT WITH. IF ANYONE EVER WANTS TO HIRE A WORKERS COMP ATTORNEY JOHN DOGUM IS THE BEST YOU WILL EVER HIRE. EVERYTIME I CALL JOHN'S OFFICE AND ASKED JOHN'S SECRETARY TO HAVE JOHN CALL ME BACK JOHN WOULD CALL ME BACK. I NEVER MET SUCH A GREAT ATTORNY LIKE JOHN AND HIS PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT MARTIN LLC. JOHN MY FAMILY AND I THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME. YOU AND THE PEOPLE THAT WORK AT MARTIN LLC WERE SUPER AND I WILL RECOMMEND EVERYONE I KNOW TO YOUR OFFICE. THANKS AGAIN JOHN
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David Cherry

I have both litigated cases against John and worked with John on cases. He is recognized as a preeminent workers' compensation attorney in Pennsylvania and highly respected by both the defense and claimant's bar. I often seek his opinion on complex worker's compensation matters.

Christian Lassen

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

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