Attorney Kevin W. Stuart Presenting at Lorman’s Seminar
Attorney Kevin W. Stuart will be presenting at the Workers’ Compensation Update seminar hosted by Lorman Education Services in July 2010. He will lecture on Compensation Appeals Board and Department of Labor hearings.
Attorney Gary S. Harding Elected as Officer of the NHBA Workers’ Compensation Section
Congratulations to Attorney Harding, on March 5, 2010 he was elected as an officer of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section.
Attorney Eric P. Bernard to Present at NHBA Seminar
On April 9, 2010 Attorney Eric Bernard will present at the 9th Annual New Hampshire Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law Update seminar where he will speak on recent changes to the New Hampshire workers’ compensation law.
Attorneys Merrill & Stuart Earn Recognition in the 2009 Edition of NE Super Lawyers®
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
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
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 Bernard Serves as Panelist at NHBA Seminar
On April 2, 2009 Attorney Eric Bernard was a panelist at the 8th 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
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
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
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
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
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’.
Attorney Merrill to Present at the Workers’ Compensation CLE seminar
Attorney Merrill will be a presenter at the Workers’ Compensation CLE seminar sponsored by the New Hampshire Association for Justice on November 7, 2008. He will be discussing updates on Statutory and Case Law.
Attorneys Daneke and Merrill to Present at the NH Adjusters Association’s Annual Conference
The New Hampshire Adjusters Association annual conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th and Friday, October 17th. Topics will include the Second Injury Fund, Third Party Claims, Mediation, Fraud, Home and Garment Restoration, Evidence of Medical Expenses in Liability Claims and Pain Management. Attorney Daneke is the co-moderator of the conference. Attorney Merrill will be presenting an update of legislation enacted and decisions rendered by the NH Supreme Court over the past year. You can sign up for the conference by going to the NHAA website: www.nhadjusters.org
Attorney Bernard Appointed Vice Chair of Zoning Board of Adjustment
On May 20, 2008 Attorney Eric Bernard was appointed Vice Chair of the Town of Bedford, New Hampshire’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Attorney Bernard Serves as Panelist at NH Bar Association Seminar
On April 3, 2008 Attorney Eric Bernard was a panelist at the 8th 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.
Attorney Daneke Becomes Partner
The law firm of Bernard & Merrill, PLLC, is proud to announce that Donna Daneke has become a partner. Attorney Daneke is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Franklin Pierce Law Center. Since 1996, she has focused her practice on workers’ compensation matters. Donna’s professional experience includes having served as counsel to the New Hampshire Department of Labor. She is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Law-Related Education Committee. Attorney Daneke first joined Bernard & Merrill, PLLC in 2002.