Michael Thor Kessinger
About Michael
Biography
Since graduating from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2003, I have represented injured workers, victims of personal injury, and Social Security claimants. My goal in every case is to get my clients what the law says they deserve. If you've suffered an Idaho workers' compensation injury, been hurt in a car wreck, or denied Social Security Disability, contact my office for a free case evaluation to see if we can help.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
23 years
23 years
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Idaho for 22 years
State: Idaho
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Thor Kessinger
826 Main St., Lewiston, ID, 83501
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Michael Thor Kessinger's Reviews
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Posted by Sherry | October 16, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Above and beyond...
He did more than I ever imagined on my son's bodily injury accident!!! Just asked for help with medical issues on accident and came back with injury settlement!
Michael Thor Kessinger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
Daniels Award in Philosophy of Law, Wabash College
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Attorney, Goicoechea Law Offices, LLP
2003 - 2007
Attorney, Whitehead, Amberson & Caldwell
Associations
2015 - Present
Idaho State Bar, Workers Compensation SectionMember, Council
2003 - 2018
Idaho Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
The Idaho Industrial Commission awarded Claimant the lumbar fusion. The Commission awarded 2% disability.
The Industrial Commission ruled that Anderson injured her cervical spine at work and ruled that she was entitled to a cervical spine fusion.
The Supreme Court of the State of Idaho ruled in Mayer's favor, upholding the Industrial Commission decision.
The Supreme Court of the State of Idaho overturned the Idaho Industrial Commission and ruled that the injuries Kelly suffered while traveling to an employer-mandated medical examination were compensable work-related injuries.
The Idaho Industrial Commission ruled in favor of the injured worker's family. The Insurance Company appealed the decision to the Idaho Supreme Court.
The Industrial Commission ruled that Claimant was totally and permanently disabled and that the total knee replacement was required as a result of his work injury.
The Idaho Industrial Commission ruled against the Claimant, and Claimant appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court.
The Idaho Industrial Commission ruled that Claimant suffered 55% disability as a result of her work-related injuries.
The Idaho Industrial Commission awarded 62% permanant disability
The Idaho Industrial Commission awarded 75% permanant disability
The Idaho Industrial Commission found that Claimant's employment caused her bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.
Award of Total Permanent Disability
Awarded Medical Treatment and lost wages.
Awarded Medical Treatment and lost wages.
Approval of Occupational Disease Claim
Education
2002
Juris Doctor
2000
Bachelor of Arts
1998
AA
Speaking Engagements
2018
Current Issues in Workers Comp Cases
2017
Idaho Workers' Compensation Basics
2016
Impairment and Disability: Moving Targets
2016
Idaho Workers' Compensation Case Law Review
2015
Idaho Workers' Compensation Case Law Update
Publications
2017
2013
2011
Languages
Italian