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Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been honored in the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. This distinction highlights our commitment to providing top-tier legal representation for injured workers and their families in New York. Leading the field in workers’ compensation law...

We are proud to announce that Michael Gruber, a partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, recently received the President's Award from the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). Presented at WILG's annual convention in Santa Barbara, California, this award recognizes attorneys who have made exceptional contributions to advancing the rights...

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have become the leading cause of injury among warehousing and delivery workers, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. The report shows that these physical ailments stem largely from overexertion, which affects workers' physical health and industry safety standards. What MSDs are most common among workers? Common workplace MSDs include:...

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP is thrilled to announce that our very own Catherine M. Stanton, Esq., senior partner and head of the firm's workers' compensation department, has been honored with the Lewis L. Heller Beacon Award by the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). Presented at WILG's annual convention in...

We are excited to announce that Edgar N. Romano, managing partner of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, was recently honored with the prestigious N. Michael Rucka Lifetime Achievement Award by the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG). This award was presented to Romano at WILG's annual convention, held in Santa Barbara,...

The workers' compensation system in New York is meant to provide quick medical coverage and wage replacement for employees injured on the job. However, workers often face delays, denied claims, and disputes that put their benefits at risk. That's where workers' comp attorneys step in, helping injured workers secure the benefits and compensation they deserve....

Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP is thrilled to announce that Senior Partner Jordan A. Ziegler has been honored as the 2024 "Person of the Year" by the Nassau County Law Enforcement Explorers. This prestigious recognition celebrates Jordan's lifelong dedication to protecting the rights of law enforcement officers and civil servants across New...

Workplace injuries can happen in a split second, but the consequences often last a lifetime — especially when the injury is severe. For injuries that result in claims over $250,000, the stakes are incredibly high. The workers affected by these accidents not only face extensive medical treatments but also endure long periods of lost wages,...

On September 11, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the 9/11 Notice Act (A75B/S2946B) into law. The Act expands eligibility for two key federal programs: the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) and the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). The 9/11 Notice Act extends benefits to individuals who worked or volunteered in construction,...