Bernard & Merrill, PLLC

Attorneys Merrill & Stuart Earn Recognition in the 2009 Edition of NE Super Lawyers®

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:55 +0000

Bernard & Merrill, PLLC congratulates Attorney Andrew A. Merrill for his recognition in the 2009 edition of New England Super Lawyers, only 5% of the attorneys in New England are selected for this honor. Bernard & Merrill is also proud to announce that Attorney Kevin W. Stuart has been recognized in the 2009 list of New England Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Attorneys Bernard & Merrill to Present at the NH Adjuster’s Association Fall Claims Conference

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:29:32 +0000

Attorneys Eric P. Bernard and Andrew A. Merrill will be presenting at the NH Adjuster’s Association Fall Claims Conference in November 2009. Attorney Bernard will be speaking on topics pertaining to the New Hampshire Labor Department hearing process, RSA 281-A: 48, Review of Eligibility for Compensation, and unsettled issues concerning attorney’s fees, interest and costs. Attorney Merrill will discuss NH Supreme Court cases impacting workers’ compensation law and practice, as well as statutory and regulatory changes over the past 12 months.

Attorney Daneke Appointed to Serve on Manchester’s Planning Board

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:08:32 +0000

Attorney Donna M. Daneke was appointed to serve on the City of Manchester’s Planning Board in the spring of 2009. The Manchester Planning Board hears applications for subdivision, site plans, planned developments and conditional use permits. The Planning Board also works on long-range plans such as the community master plan.

Attorney Daneke Appointed to Serve on Manchester’s Planning Board

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:06:14 +0000

Attorney Bernard Serves as Panelist at NHBA Seminar

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:47:20 +0000

On April 2, 2009 Attorney Eric Bernard was a panelist at the 9^th Annual New Hampshire Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Update seminar where he provided a presentation on changes to the New Hampshire workers’ compensation law.

Attorneys Bernard & Daneke to Present at NHBA Seminar

admin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:05:32 +0000

Attorneys Eric P. Bernard and Donna M. Daneke will be presenting at the Advanced Workers’ Compensation Seminar hosted by the New Hampshire Bar Association on March 27, 2009. Attorney Bernard will be speaking on average weekly wage issues, lump sum settlement evaluations and legal updates. Attorney Daneke will be will be speaking on issues of vocational rehabilitation, surveillance and settlement analyses.

Attorney Stuart Hosting On-line Training Seminar

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:43:24 +0000

Attorney Kevin W. Stuart is partnering with Wickstrom Insurance & Risk Training Center to host an on-line training session. This web-based seminar provides a comprehensive overview of the New Hampshire Workers’ Compensation system. The seminar consists of four learning modules and one exam that were authored by Attorney Stuart and provides participants 2.5 hours of his audio & visual instruction. For more information, or to register for this seminar visit Wickstrom’s website.

Attorney Daneke to Serve on Manchester Heritage Commission

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:37:52 +0000

Attorney Donna Daneke has been selected to serve as a member on the Manchester Heritage Commission.

Attorney Stuart to Present at Workers’ Compensation Update Seminar

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:59:48 +0000

Attorney Kevin W. Stuart will be presenting at the Workers’ Compensation Update Seminar to be held on January 16, 2009 in Manchester, NH. The seminar is sponsored by Lorman Education Services and will feature presentations from several speakers on workers’ compensation matters. Attorney Stuart will be speaking on topics pertaining to Disability Benefits, Department of Labor Hearings, Cumulative Trauma and Lump Sum Settlements. For additional information or to register for this seminar visit Lorman’s website at www.lorman.com and enter Seminar ID: 361715 or contact Lorman Education Services at (715) 833-3940.

Supreme Court Persuaded by Attorney Harding’s Argument

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:59:33 +0000

Attorney Harding persuaded the Court to reverse and remand a decision rendered by the Compensation Appeals Board regarding a procedural issue involving the carrier’s right to a “stay” of the payment of medical bills. This decision was featured in an article published in the November 2008 issue of ‘Risk & Insurance’.