Workers’ Compensation

As workers’ compensation laws are very state-specific, compliance with the laws can be extremely complex.

ALFA International’s network of law firms and attorneys helps manage claims and minimize exposure wherever your company does business.

For many large employers, compliance with workers’ compensation laws often becomes a struggle with complex, sometimes contradictory, state regulations, laws and procedures. As costs continue to rise, preventing and managing workers’ compensation claims is an increasingly important factor in your business’s success.

The attorneys and member firms of ALFA International provide coordinated guidance and cost-effective solutions that will help your company streamline its approach to these challenges. ALFA attorneys are experienced in workers’ compensation laws across the country, including state regulations, administrative procedures, and industry-specific rules.

As leaders in the field, lawyers in the ALFA International Workers’ Compensation Practice Group actively participate in governmental committees and oversight bodies, industry organizations, and local and national legal associations.

In addition to traditional legal counseling, our attorneys work hand-in-hand with clients to develop and deliver innovative workers’ compensation services including, electronic access to dockets and files, systems for processing and management of claims, and the creation of safety programs. Our lawyers also play key roles in influencing workers’ compensation-related legislation.

2023 Workers’ Compensation Member Firm Pictorial Directory

 

Areas of Focus

  • Managing workers’ compensation claims
  • Representing clients in litigation and appeals at state and administrative levels
  • Administering claims investigation programs
  • Defending against general, third-party, and industrial tort claims
  • Developing and implementing proactive safety measures and programs
  • Obtaining self-insured status for businesses
  • Advising on products liability, bad-faith actions, and occupational disease claims

Client Advisory Board (CAB)

The ALFA International Workers’ Compensation Practice Group is grateful to have the  following clients contribute to our ongoing success by participating in our Client Advisory Board:

  • Sandi AdkinsSenior Claims Manager, INS Insurance, Inc.
  • Octavia Alexander, ManagerWorkers’ Compensation, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.
  • Melissa Camara, Claims Manager, Wright Service Corp.
  • Denise K. Evans, Director of Workers’ Compensation Claims, Staffmark
  • Vicki Ferdinand, Associate Risk Manager, Delaware North
  • Kerri Kevlin, Manager Workers Compensation, Safelite Group
  • Rachelle O’Dell, Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager, Lineage Logistics
  • Kevin O’Shea, Sr. Risk Analyst, Lennox International
  • Tom Rodriguez, Regional Recovery Coordinator, International Paper Co.
  • Tricia Wilson, Director, Risk Management, True Blue, PeopleManagement Division

Leadership

Meredith Rainey
PRACTICE GROUP CHAIR
Boston, MA
United States
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Shannon Blair
VICE-CHAIR/2025 PROGRAM CHAIR
Los Angeles, CA
United States
Email Attorney
Thomas Shires
MARKETING CHAIR
Lincoln, NE
United States
Email Attorney
Kenny Veit
CHAIR EMERITUS
Brentwood, TN
United States
Email Attorney

Practice Areas

Other Practice Areas

Upcoming Events

Apr
02

2025 Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Seminar

The 2025 ALFA International Workers' Compensation Seminar will take place April 2-4, 2025...

Past Events

Oct
15

2024 Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Social Event at National Comp

The Workers’ Compensation Practice Group hosted a social event during the 2024 National Comp Conference on Tuesday, Oc...
Mar
28

2024 Workers’ Compensation Regional Seminar (St. Louis, MO)

The Workers' Compensation Practice Group hosted a regional seminar on March ...

Publications & News

January
7
2025

Morrison Mahoney LLP (Boston, MA) Partner John Knight and Associate Christopher Groves Secure Defense Verdict following Six-Day Jury Trial in Suffolk Superior Court

Morrison Mahoney Partner John Knight and Associate Christopher Groves recently secured a defense verdict...
November
4
2024

McCandlish Holton, PC (Richmond, VA) Article: Court of Appeals – Claim Barred by Willful Misconduct

INTRODUCTION In Vanegas v. Triple S. Pallets, LLC, Record No. 1900-23-2 (Va. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2024), ...
August
15
2024

Thirty-Six Halloran Sage (Hartford & New Haven, CT) Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025

Thirty-six Halloran Sage attorneys from four Connecticut offices and one Massachusetts office have been selected for inclusion in ...