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Thomas D Mottaz

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Licensed for 44 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Coon Rapids, MN
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Mediation, Environmental and Natural Resources ... +7 more

3340 Northdale Blvd NW, Suite 140, Coon Rapids, MN

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About Thomas

Biography

Mr. Mottaz has been representing injured workers since 1981. His experience includes numerous cases within the Workers’ Compensation system to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Mr. Mottaz has earned a reput...

Practice Areas

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Arbitration 10%

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Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

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Life Insurance 10%

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Mediation 10%

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Personal Injury 10%

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Social Security & Disability 10%

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Spinal Cord Injury 10%

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Workers Compensation 10%

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Wrongful Death 10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 44 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1981

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Thomas D. Mottaz & David B. Kempston

(763) 225-1110

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3340 Northdale Blvd NW, Suite 140, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448

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Posted by Donna | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers Compensation Lawyer Tom Mottaz

I sustained a work injury but was not sure I needed a lawyer. I soon found that I was no longer able to perform the duties my job required and the termination of my employment became very real and scary. I decided it was time to find out if maybe a lawyer could help me. I did a free consultation w...ith Thomas Mottaz. He reviewed my case promptly and I was relieved to know I had found someone who would represent me in a professional and compassionate manner. I can say that my case has been settled and that Tom represented me successfully. His experience and dedication are so appreciated! I am very thankful that I contacted his office because it would not have gone well for me without him. I would definitely recommend Tom to anyone who needs a lawyer for an injury. Even if you are not sure you do, a free consultation really gives you peace of mind! Thank-you Tom! Donna

Posted by Terry | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Best Man to take care of your On The Job injury/accident

Thomas Mottaz and his staff have represented me for 24.5 years. I live in Georgia and didn't know how to go about finding an attorney in Minnesota. By happenstance a friend in Jacksonville, Florida had a friend who played golf with a judge in Minnesota. She asked her friend to see if t...he judge had any suggestions. Two days later I was told Tom Mottaz was the best when it comes to work related injuries. Although I was out of state and my case was going to be a challenge; Tom took the challenge and coached me through each step of the process until we eventually settled the first round. This included his traveling to Atlanta twice for depositions. He kept reassuring me and kept me going when I wanted to give up. At times since the beginning issues have popped up and Tom stepped up to help with whatever the issue has been. Tom and his staff care and they treat you like a person not just not the next case. Having a case as old as mine I have had multiple adjusters - two of which have shared with me if they had an on the job injury they would call Thomas Mottaz. For anyone looking for someone to help them with an OTJ injury I couldn't think of a better recommendation than Tom and his team. During my time with the firm I have learned that Tom helps write and edit the handbook that all work comp attorneys in Minnesota use.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Workers Compensation

A solid attorney

Mr. Mottaz provided me initial legal counsel. He was curtious, knowledgeable, and supportive; but, the most important aspect for me was the manner in which he engaged me to be my own advocate. Through encouraging my participation I feel everyone's needs were best fulfilled; unfortunately, as time p...assed, thing seemed to change. In our initial meeting, Mr. Mottaz stated (very clearly and directly) that were the situation to arrise (were Work Comp insurance attempt to deny compensation), he would take the case. As it happens two days later this situation presented itself; and, I contacted his office to notify him of the situation; and, in this conversation his his office told me that he would be acting as my legal counsel. For a number of weeks I worked with him, via his office staff and telephone (due to the nature of my injuries; however, as we were preparing for the initial continuation hearing, he stated (at the table where he told me and my father, if they denied me benefits, he would take the case; and, two days before his office confirmed the nature of relationship) that he hadn't accepted my case, nor would he. I believe that Mr. Mottaz is an excellent, prudent, and shrewd attorney, that is why I wanted to contract his services; however, I cannot bear witness to his trustworthiness.

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Jeremiah Sisk

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas Mottaz is one of the best workers' compensation lawyers in Minnesota. His knowledge and expertise in the field of workers' compensation is bar none the best. You will not find a harder working attorney and advocate then Mr. Mottaz."

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Benjamin Heimerl

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom Mottaz is an excellent workers compensation attorney and a tireless advocate for improvements in the work comp system."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2018

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2018

Listed, Law and Leading Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer, Minnesota Super Lawyers

2018

Fellow, American College of Workers' Compensation Attorneys

2017

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2016

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2015

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2013

Member of the Year Award, Minnesota Association for Justice

2012

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Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Thomas D. Mottaz

1900 - Present

Partner, Mottaz & Sisk Injury Law

Associations

1981 - Present

Minnesota Association for Justice

Past Chair - Worker's Compensation Section; Current Member

Education

1981

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Hamline University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

WC Deskbook Seminar

WC Deskbook

Publications

2018

Minnesota State Bar Association Co-Editor, Minnesota Worker's CompensationDeskbook

Languages

English

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