Richard L Wagenheim
Attorneys At Law - Workers Compensation Florida
We are an AV rated firm of dedicated attorneys who concentrate on handling workers' compensation claims for employees who have been injured on the job. We provide skilled and aggressive representation to obtain the most favorable outcome for our clients at the trial and appellate levels. Richard Wagenheim and Barbara Wagner, firm partners, are Board Certified in Workers' Compensation and Barbara Wagner is also Board Certified in Appellate Practice.
Our goal is to make sure our clients receive fair and just compensation for their injuries and losses without delay. We know this is a difficult time for you physically and emotionally. While working on your case, we will do our best to keep you informed.
We handle workers' compensation, social security, disability, longshore and personal injury claims.
Workers' Compensation Certified Attorney - Florida Bar
Richard L Wagenheim
Wagenheim & Wagner PA
2101 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale FL 33311-3946
Tel: 954 564-4800
Fax: 954 564-5121
E-mail: richw@sportsinjurylaw.com
Rich has been practicing workers' compensation law since 1972, the year in which he graduated from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University with a Juris Doctor degree. He previously obtained his undergraduate degree from Michigan State in 1968.
He achieved the distinction of Board Certification* in Workers' Compensation from the Florida Bar in 1989. In addition to being licensed to practice law in Florida, Rich is also licensed in Michigan and Washington, D.C. He is also licensed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Mr. Wagenheim is a partner in the workers' compensation law firm, Wagenheim & Wagner, P.A where he has represented, consulted and advised injured workers from all walks of life, including professional football, baseball, hockey, basketball and soccer players. Additionally, he is a member of the National Football League Players' Association and Professional Hockey Players' Association Workers' Compensation Panels.
In 1998, Rich was awarded ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR by the NFLPA Workers' Compensation Panel.
Rich is a member of numerous legal organizations. He is on the Board of Directors of Florida Workers' Advocates and during legislative sessions he lobbies on behalf of the rights of injured workers. He also serves on the board of the Sports Lawyers Association. Additionally, he is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Broward County Bar Association and the Florida Bar Workers' Compensation section.
Rich also gives back to the community and makes a positive impact on youth. He is a board member of the Urban League of Broward County and the Coast to Coast Basketball Club. He is a national board member and Florida State Director of Biddy Basketball, a national boys and girls basketball program which Rich brought to South Florida.
Mr. Wagenheim is also a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation issues. He has lectured at the Florida Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, the Sports Lawyers' Association, Continuing Legal Educational seminars, and at the University of Miami. He has also been quoted in numerous publications, including The Sun-Sentinel and Florida Lawyer, regarding workers' compensation issues.
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