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Martin Law Supports over 2,800 Young Athletes in Fall Athletic Programs

November 19, 2021

Martin Law has partnered with LeagueSide for over 13 seasons to provide children with the opportunity to take the field. This autumn Martin Law worked... Read more

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MARTIN LAW ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2022 BEST LAWYERS LIST!

August 20, 2021

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The 2022 Best Lawyers List includes: Joseph Conlan,... Read more

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Alfred Carlson becomes the Vice President of Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

June 16, 2021

Congratulations to Attorney Alfred Carlson for becoming the Vice President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Martin Law is proud of this momentous accomplishment. If... Read more

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Jenna King becomes Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section.

May 25, 2021

Congratulations to Attorney Jenna King on becoming Treasurer of the PBA Workers' Compensation Law Section. This is an impressive accomplishment, and our Martin Law family... Read more

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Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Super Lawyers List!

May 27, 2021

Congratulations to our 12 attorneys, partners, and associates, who have been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List. The 2021 SUPER LAWYER... Read more

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Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems”

June 25, 2021

Matt Wilson and Al Carlson Lecture on “Tough Problems” in Workers Compensation. Both are speakers for the education of lawyers through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.... Read more

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Martin Law attorneys named to the 2021 Best Lawyers.

May 20, 2021

Congratulations to our Attorneys that have been listed as BEST LAWYERS. The 2021 Best Layers List includes: George Martin, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Huttemann, Alfred Carlson,... Read more

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Learn About Social Security Benefits

August 30, 2015

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Having to apply for benefits through the Social Security Agency is something that many people hope they will never have to do. If the time comes when you need to apply for benefits, there are several decisions that you have to decide. The first of these will be which program you should apply under. In… Read more

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I Was Offered A Light Duty Job. Should I Take It?

August 28, 2015December 16, 2020

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“Do I have to take a light duty job?” When you’ve suffered a work injury and are unable to perform your regular duties, you may eventually be offered to chance to return to work and perform a light duty job. But what if you don’t feel that you can return to work? What if you… Read more

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Can My Attorney Loan Me Money While I Wait For A Workers’ Comp Settlement?

August 26, 2015December 16, 2020

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The time between suffering a work injury and receiving workers’ comp benefits can be difficult, especially from a financial standpoint. Your paycheck stops coming in because you aren’t working, but benefits have not kicked in yet. But your bills keep coming in, rent or mortgage payments keep coming due, and other expenses quickly pile up…. Read more

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What should I know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

August 23, 2015

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Many people realize that Supplemental Security Income provides people who meet certain criteria with a monthly income. SSI is only for people who have limited resources and little to no income. The recipient must also be disabled, blind or over 65 years old. This program is different from Social Security Disability Insurance because recipients of… Read more

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Martin Law Helps Clarify Independent Contractor Law In Pennsylvania

August 21, 2015December 16, 2020

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In Pennsylvania, employees can receive workers’ compensation benefits, while independent contractors typically cannot. While this seems like a straightforward issue, in reality it is one of the most complicated areas of workers’ comp law. A recent case handled by Martin Law shows just how complex this area of the law can be and how something… Read more

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Internal controls fail to prevent Social Security overpayments

August 15, 2015

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Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance have probably been following the news closely since it was announced that the SSDI trust fund will likely go broke by late 2016. In a recent development, brought on by the government attempting to keep SSD benefits funded, it has come to light that $371.5 million in overpayments have… Read more

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Seeking financial assistance after a cancer diagnosis

August 13, 2015

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When you learn that you have cancer, uncertainty is one of the ruling factors in your life. You might wonder how you are going to make ends meet if you are unable to continue working. In some cases, the answer to that problem is by applying for Social Security Disability Income. Many cancer diagnoses are… Read more

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8/11/15 – Amit Shah Named Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section

August 11, 2015December 16, 2020

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(Philadelphia, PA) – Martin Law partner, Amit Shah, has been named Co-Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section for 2017. Shah will act as Co-Chair elect in 2016, before serving as Co-Chair in 2017. This position has been previously held by Martin Law partners George Martin in 1995 and Al Carlson in 2008…. Read more

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8/11/15 – Robert DiSandro Joins Martin Law

August 11, 2015December 16, 2020

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(Philadelphia, PA) – Robert DiSandro has joined Martin Law as an associate in the Workers’ Compensation department. Mr. DiSandro received his undergraduate degree in finance from Saint Joseph’s University in 2012 where he graduated cum laude. He received his law degree from the Villanova University School of Law in 2015, where he also graduated cum… Read more