About Us
Merkin Shotland, P.C. is a boutique, all women owned and operated WBE certified firm which limits its practice primarily to defending Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases and management involving defending claims for work-related injuries. Since 1997, the firm has represented municipalities, insurance companies and self-insured entities. With our abundant experience and expertise, we can help employers, insurers and third party administrators comply with the intricate requirements of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act and vigorously represent the employer/insurer’s interests in court.
At Merkin Shotland, P.C. , we recognize the importance of early intervention in the handling of workers’ compensation claims. Making the employer/insurer and third party administrators aware of the ever changing case law and legislation, we can help handle and prevent fraudulent claims as well as limit liability once claims are filed.
At Merkin Shotland, P.C. , we believe that through investigation and employer education, we can help control ever mounting costs. Our aim is to balance an aggressive defense with cost benefit needs, and offer the highest quality serviced at a competitive price.
Stacey M. Merkin is an aggressive and experienced litigator. Well-known in the legal community, Ms. Merkin has extensive knowledge of the legal defense system and court room procedures.
When selecting legal counsel, cost , experience and competence are all important considerations.
Ms. Merkin employs a professional staff of bilingual paralegals, proficient in Spanish; and one associate attorney.
The Merkin Shotland, P.C. is prepared to meet and exceed your expectations.
Benefits of Boutique Law Firm
Merkin Shotland, P.C. is a boutique law firm which limits its practice primarily to defending Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases. Working with a boutique firm assures you that an experienced and seasoned attorney will be handling your case. In large firms typically a young, green attorney will be assigned workers’ compensation cases so the young attorney can gain experience litigating cases. However, this practice belies the fact that workers’ compensation law is a very specialized area of law that has many intricacies that a young attorney may miss. Moreover, workers compensation cases are generally high value cases with potentially large liabilities.
The attorneys at Merkin Shotland, P.C. have a combined 35 years of experience in the field focusing exclusively on litigating under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. The attorneys are knowledgeable about the Act and creative in defending against claims. We work with the employers and claim professionals through every step of the process, from claim initiation through appellate litigation, if necessary. We seek the most cost-effective way to resolve any matter in litigation to limit exposure and liability through preparation and creative thinking. We create legal strategies specially tailored and individualized for the client’s needs and expectations. Using a boutique law firm such as Merkin Shotland, P.C., the employers and insurers will experience savings through effective management of the cases.
Because Merkin Shotland is a boutique law firm, the staff and attorneys are service oriented. The staff and attorneys understand that this is a service industry and are focused on meeting our clients’ needs and desires. Attorneys are always accessible to clients; and clients will always be able to speak with an attorney knowledgeable about the case.
