The Law Office of Thomas Mottaz

The Law Office of Thomas Mottaz is proud to announce that its attorneys have been named Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2011. Congratulations to Thomas Mottaz and David Kempston for their recognition again as being one of the top and best Minnesota workers’ compensation lawyers in Minnesota. Congratulations to Jerry Sisk for his recognition as a Rising Star. Please join us in congratulating these wonderful attorneys on their accomplishments and ongoing commitments to excellence.

Every year, Super Lawyers magazine, which is published in all 50 states and reaches more than 13 million readers, names attorneys in each state who attain a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Polling, research and selection are performed. Only the top 5% of Minnesota attorneys are named Super Lawyers.

Other Awards and Accomplishments pertaining to the Law Office of Thomas Mottaz:

• Minnesota Monthly “2011 Best Lawyers” – Thomas Mottaz & David Kempston;
• U.S. News & World Report “Best Law Firms 2010″ – Tier 1 – The Law Office of Thomas D. Mottaz;
• The College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers – Class of 2011 – Thomas D. Mottaz;
• Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook - Co-editor, Thomas D. Mottaz.

For more information concerning the Law Office of Thomas Mottaz, please stop by our website at mottazlaw.com.

If you have questions concerning your Minnesota workers’ compensation case, we at The Law Office of Thomas Mottaz are workers’ compensation attorneys willing to help. Contact us for a free consultation and we will answer your questions or help you find the right lawyer for your situation.

The Department of Labor and Industry published the following illustration. It does a fairly good job of showing some parts of the workers’ compensation “maze.” Click on the links and you will be directed to a the DOLI website.

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We have been told that nothing is guaranteed in life. Nothing is more true then when you go to hearing for workers’ compensation benefits. There is always a certain amount of uncertainty regardless of how good your case may be. Consequently, mediation is a way for all parties to get together and attempt to reach a settlement.

Mediation is a non-binding process where all parties meet to discuss the disputed issues before a neutral mediator.

The mediator will help the parties reach a mutual settlement by exploring the strengths and weaknesses of each party. It is not the mediator’s role to decide who is right or wrong but instead help the parties reach a fair and equitable settlement.

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