Jack B. Katz - Representing Injured Workers

Attorney Jack B. Katz has represented laborers, policemen, teachers, construction workers, truckers, City of Philadelphia workers, police officers and fire fighters, and hospital and other healthcare workers; in fact, there are very few types of workers Attorney Jack B. Katz has not represented.

Prior to starting his own practice, Jack B. Katz was a Partner for 15 years at the labor law firm of Sagot, Jennings and Sigmond. While there he represented individuals who were injured while working for numerous companies, including Sears, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. In addition, Jack has represented many union and non-union workers, including roofers, carpenters, electricians, pipe fitters, and others. That's why, when hiring a lawyer to represent you in a workman's comp case, consider Jack B. Katz' background:

Education

J.D., Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,1980
Post-Graduate Program, Workers' Compensation Law
B.A., Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, 1977

Clients

During his career, Philadelphia workers' compensation Attorney Jack B. Katz has represented countless injured workers, including laborers, non-union and union workers. The following is a list of some of the unions whose members Jack B. Katz has represented:

Beverage Distributors, Brewery and Soft Drink Workers, Teamsters Local 830
Carpenters, United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Local 626
Electrical Workers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 98
FOP Lodge # 5, Fraternal Order of Police (Philadelphia Police Officers)
Roofers, United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers, Local 30
Truck Drivers, Highway Truck Drivers and Helpers, Teamsters Local 107
Philadelphia Fire Firefighters' Union,
International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 22
Dairy Workers Union, Local 463
National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 1199
Steamfitters' Union, Local 420
American Federation of Teachers, Neshaminy Local 1471
City of Philadelphia Workers (From numerous departments)
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), District Council 33
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, (AFSCME), District Council 47
Cement Masons & Plasterers Union, Local 592

Professional Background

Recent Professional Employment

Gay, Chacker & Mittin, P.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2001 to 2005
Exclusively responsible for handling all of the firm's workers' compensation clients Sagot, Jennings & Sigmond, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1983 to 2000
Partner
Exclusively responsible for the development of the firm's workers' compensation
practice

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania (Licensed to practice law in all Pennsylvania State Courts)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Professional & Bar Association Activities (Selected)

Philadelphia Bar Association
Workers' Compensation Section
Former Co-Chair
Chair, Adjudication Committee
Board of Governors Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Workers' Compensation Section

Lecturer
Numerous seminars, lectures and presentations to Bar Associations, other
organizations, and to many Unions, some of which are listed above.

Author The Injured Workers' Handbook: A Practical Guide Through Pennsylvania's Workers' Compensation, 1^st and 2^nd Editions

When you need a lawyer to represent you in your workers' compensation claim, call Attorney Jack B. Katz at (215) 603-9681 or click here to send Jack an email; he will reply as quickly as possible. All consultations are free and there is never a charge unless Jack gets a recovery for you or prevents the insurance company from stopping your hard-earned workers' compensation benefits.