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ExperienceYears
Managing Attorney, Jon L. Gelman LLC (http://www.gelmans.com)1979-Current
The firm of Jon L. Gelman is a specialty law office concentrating its practice in the litigation of catastrophic and serious injuries resulting from work-related exposures and traumatic events. Our clients are located throughout the United States. We are dedicated to utilizing our knowledge and skills in conjunction with the most modern technology to provide the best possible legal representation. Our practice is built on a strong foundation of in-depth knowledge of the subject matter which is reflected in the 3-volume treatise entitled Workers' Compensation Law , (Thomson-West), that we authored, and in the 3-volume national treatise, Modern Compensation Law, (Thomson-West), that we co-authored. Our scope of representation ranges from complex workers' compensation actions to product liability claims throughout the country.
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
John Marshall Law School - LawJ.D1971
Rutgers University - New Brunswick/PiscatawayPolitical ScienceB.A1967
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
Past Vice-PresidentWorkplace Injury Litigation Group
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
President's ClubAmerican Association of Trial Lawyers2000
The Mission of the American Association for Justice is to promote a fair and effective justice system—and to support the work of attorneys in their efforts to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in America’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests. AAJ is the world's largest trial bar, providing trial attorneys with information, professional support and a nationwide network that enables them to most effectively and expertly represent clients.
Jon L. Gelman has been named a Super Lawyer Law & Politics2009
Law & Politics performs the polling, research and selection of Super Lawyers in a process designed to identify lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse guide to outstanding attorneys, representing a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Only 5 percent of the lawyers in each state or region are named Super Lawyers.
Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation AttorneysThe College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers2007
The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers has been established to honor those attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their practice in the field of workers' compensation. Members have been nominated for the outstanding traits they have developed in their practice of twenty years, or longer, representing plaintiffs, defendants, serving as judges, or acting for the benefit of all in education, overseeing agencies and developing legislation. These individuals have convinced their peers, the bar, bench and public that they possess the highest professional qualifications and ethical standards, character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership.
Jon L. Gelman Recognized by New York Magazine - Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers2009
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For a quarter century, we have helped lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. In the U.S., Best Lawyers publishes an annual referral guide, The Best Lawyers in America, which includes 36,126 attorneys in 78 specialties, covering all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Nebraska State BarCurrent
Multiple, Complete List of Professional AffiliationsCurrent

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6th Annual, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation LawNJ ICLE - New Jersey Institute fo Continuing Legal EducationOctober, 2009
This fast-paced program features a panel of some of the most respected New Jersey Workers' Compensation Judges and attorneys, who will review and provide insight on the top issues and cases that have emerged during the past year. As an attendee, you'll pick up practical pointers that have proven successful in matters ranging from jurisdictional issues through coverage of employment. The program will expand your horizons and broaden your practice potential into expanding in developing areas of the law. Make plans to register today! Program Agenda: -- The New Rules For Preparing, Defending and Processing Motions For Emergent Medical Care That Require A Showing Of âIrreparable Harm.- Hon. Peter J. Calderone -- The Standard Of Proof Required To Establish Liability In A Multiple Employer And/Or Successive Insurance Carrier Orthopedic Claim - Nancy J. Johnson, Esq. -- How To Adapt To Developing Workplace Statistical Economic Changes Impact The Delivery Of Workersâ Compensation Benefits - John F. Burton, Jr. -- What Should Be Considered In Addressing Injured Workers' Needs For Adapting A Home As A Barrier-Free Environment - Jerome L. Eben, AIA. PP. CID --The Evidence Burden Required To Successfully Establish Compensability In A Claim Involving Secondary Fragrance Exposure In The Workplace - Christine DiMuzio Sorochen, Esq. -- How And When An Employer Or Subsidiary Can Assert A Lien On Settlement Proceeds From A Third Party Recovery - John J. Jasieniecki, Esq.; James Jude Plaia, Esq.
Workers Compensation LawWest / ThompsonMarch, 2009
Covers step-by-step procedures from initial interview through post-judgment relief. Contains all applicable statutes, case citations and procedures, plus commentary and analyses.
5th Annual, Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation LawNJ ICLE - New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal EducationJuly, 2008
This program concentrates on the changing perspective of workers' compensation both in the State of New Jersey and nationally. New Jersey, like other jurisdictions, continues to struggle to keep pace with a drastically changing globalization of industry while utilizing a compensation system developed over a century ago for injured workers. The participants of this program have contributed a great deal in the development of this year's annual event. As respected members of the workers' compensation bench and bar, they bring not only a state perspective but also a national one.
Modern Workers Compensation LawWest (Thompson/Reuters)2008
National Workers' Compendstion Treatise. Specifically designed to provide the practical guidance needed to represent any client on workers' compensation law and procedure, this text is the source to turn to for current, in-depth treatment of workers' compensation law. Completely up-to- date, based primarily on cases decided since 1984. Focusing on relevant statutes, the treatise examines statutes and those cases construing these legislative enactments simultaneously, logically pulling together all the law of interest. Thorough and concise analysis of key issues, including remedies against third persons, covered employers and employees, travel and commuting, and off-duty injuries, among others.
The Future of the Workers' Compensation Benefit HighwayAmerican Association for JusticeJuly, 2008
How to Prepare A Workers' Compensation Case to WinMercer County Bar AssociationMay, 2007
How to Settle a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Future Medical Issues Without Jeopardizing Medicare BenefitsNational Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)April, 2006
The Medicare Secondary Payer Act of 1980 is now having a significant impact upon the national network of workers’ compensation systems. This workshop will discuss what the parties must do to avoid extensive delay in the disposition of cases and how to avoid penalties, sanctions and professional liability claims. Learn how to become proactive with the rapidly expanding bureaucratic system that CMS is deploying to recoup potentially billions of dollars in conditional payments made to workers' compensation claimants and Medicare beneficiaries. Learn why CMS is mandating approved set-aside arrangements in workers' compensation claims for future medical care and how to best submit the proposals for quick approval. Learn what new resources are now available to you so that your responsibilities can be met in this newly emerging and vastly extensive area of the law.
Motion Practice in Workers' Compensation LawNJICLE - New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal EducationOctober, 2006
This unique program features a panel including some of the most respected workers' compensation attorneys in the state. They will review and explain procedures and techniques to for successful motion practice.
Medicare and Workers' Compensation, Navigating the Waters, National Workers' Compensation & Occupational Medicine ConferenceSEAKJuly, 2005
The Medicare Secondary Payer Act of 1980 is now having a significant impact upon the national network of workers’ compensation systems. The parties must act appropriately to avoid extensive delays in the disposition of cases and to avoid penalties, sanctions and professional liability claims. Attorneys, employers and insurance companies must become proactive within the rapidly expanding bureaucratic system that CMS is deploying to recoup potentially billions of dollars in conditional payments made to workers' compensation claimants and Medicare beneficiaries. The parties must understand why CMS is mandating approved set-aside arrangements in workers' compensation claims for future medical care and how learn how to properly submit the proposals for quick approval. Stakeholders should know what new resources are now available to them so that their responsibilities can be met in this newly emerging and vastly extensive area of the law.

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