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Firm Affiliation
Senior Associate
Summary of Experience
Tim has focused his practice on Pennsylvania workers' compensation defense since 1992. He has handled numerous administrative law trials and has conducted all medical and fact (trial) depositions for those trials. He has also presented oral argument at all appellate levels. Mr. Coffey's practice also includes pursuing subrogation claims to recover benefits paid for work injuries that result from the negligence of third parties. Tim has also counseled clients on compliance with Pennsylvania workers' compensation law through case handling, on-site seminars, file reviews and email law update bulletins.
Selected Individual Accomplishments
 As an adjunct to his Pennsylvania workers compensation, Tim has provided many legal opinions on the law as it relates to athletes under Section 308.1 of the Act for Comcast-Spectacor, proud owner of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers.
Although rare, Tim has handled workers compensation cases addressing sub issue of coverage disputes and coordinated file handling with coverage attorneys in actions for declaratory judgment and contract rescission.
Tim has also developed an expertise in subrogation matters including petition practice for intervention in third party litigation in state and federal court, as well as participation in settlement conferences in those courts.
Developed understanding of and handled New Jersey workers compensation practice for former firm. With knowledge of New Jersey workers compensation law as it relates to concurrent jurisdictional issues with Pennsylvania, Tim has coordinated cross state border claims to achieve optimal resolution of claims for employers.
Participated in the work group which drafted amendments to the Worker's Compensation Act. The legislation, developed by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry and Pa. Trial Lawyers Assoc., benefits both employers and claimants by reducing litigation costs, streamlining the adjudication process, and improving the timeliness and quality of decisions. The legislation, Act 147, was signed into law by Gov. Rendell on December 19, 2006.
Reported Cases or Decisions
Heraeus Electro Nite Company v. W.C.A.B. (Ulrich), 697 A.2d 603 (Pa. Commw. 1997)
Trenton China Pottery v. W.C.A.B. (Mensch), 773 A.2d 1265 (Pa. Commw. 2001)
City of Philadelphia v. W.C.A.B (Bowers), No. 1926 C. D. 1999 (Commw.Ct)
Publications/Seminars/Lectures
Presenter/Faculty: Philadelphia Bar Association Workers' compensation Section CLE "Act 147-What's In It For You," January 2007.
Article: Ensuring Finality of Compromise and Release Settlements Pursuant to Section 449 of the Act published by the Defense Research Institute, September 2002, Philadelphia, PA.
Speaker: Medicare Set Aside Agreements in Workers' Compensation Settlements Under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act, AIG Claims Services, August 2002, Essington, PA.
Speaker: Introduction to Use of Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Forms, The Sompo Japan Insurance Company of America, February 2002, New York, NY.
Speaker: Return to Work Issues, AIG Claims Services, August 2001, Essington, PA.
Instructor: Reinstatement of Workers' Compensation Benefits after Statutory Period Issues and Case Law Update, Insurance Society of Philadelphia, Continuing Legal Education, April 1997, Philadelphia, PA.
Admissions
Pennsylvania - 1991
New Jersey - 1991
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey - 1991
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - 1991
Education
Capital University Law School, J.D. (cum laude) - 1991
Pennsylvania State University, B.A. - 1986
Professional Affiliations
Philadelphia Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section)
Pennsylvania Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section)
Montgomery County Bar Association (Workers' Compensation Section)
Contributor, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business & Industry Advisory Committee (for the reforming of the Workers Compensation System)
Personal Information
Born: April 30, 1964
Married, with 2 children
Interests: Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, assistant coach for Plymouth Township Youth Basketball League, mountain biking, tennis and skiing
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