Winning and Defending Claims: The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Playbook

Date: Oct 27, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 4:35 p.m.

Location: Online

Member Price: $179.00

Non-Member Price: $224.00

Section Price: $0.00

Event Code: I422726

Areas of Law: Workers' Compensation

Earn up to 4 credits! (More Information)

Faculty

Keynote

Moderator

Kathleen M. Dotoli, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair, New JerseySBA Workers' Compensation Section
Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli, LLC, Toms River

Presenters

Successfully handling a workers' compensation claim requires practitioners to understand and evaluate the issues from both sides. From initiating claims to negotiating settlements, it is crucial to anticipate the other side’s actions to obtain a favorable result in a case. This distinguished panel will provide practitioners with valuable insight into building strong case and obtaining favorable results. Take your workers' compensation practice to the next level and register today!

Topics include:

  • Navigating workers' compensation processes, procedures, and forms
  • Proving or disproving the validity of denied claims
  • Using evidence - claimant and respondent strategies
  • Settlement negotiation strategies
  • Workers’ compensation conference and motion tips

CLE Credits
NJ CLE:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 4 hours of total CLE credit (Full Credits Available: NJ General: 4.0).
NY CLE (t&nt):NY Professional Practice Transitional: 4.0
PA CLE:PA Substantive Credit: 3.0
New: No PACLE fee is required for this program. To earn PA CLE credits, a valid PA Bar ID number must be entered into the CLE form provided after attending the program.

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