Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation for Injured Workers in Syracuse
Oot & Associates, PLLC is a dedicated legal practice serving injured workers across Central and Northern New York. With over 75 years of combined experience, our team of attorneys specializes in workers' compensation, social security disability, and personal injury law. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring clients receive tailored legal strategies and comprehensive support throughout their claims process.Our firm has successfully resolved thousands of cases, securing millions in benefits for clients while maintaining a reputation for integrity and client-focused advocacy. We operate from offices in Syracuse and Canton, NY, offering free consultations to help clients navigate complex legal systems and achieve favorable outcomes.
Services
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Personal Injury/Negligence
Automobile Accident
Negligence
Highlights and features
- We have handled over 40,000 workers' compensation cases.
- Our team offers personalized legal strategies for each client.
- We provide free consultations for all injury claims.
- Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined legal experience.
- We specialize in complex workers' compensation and SSD cases.
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable attorneys
Personalized attention
Successful case outcomes
Services
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation attorneys help injured employees secure medical coverage and lost wage benefits. We handle claims for workplace injuries ranging from minor accidents to catastrophic events requiring lifetime care. With decades of experience, we navigate New York's complex workers' compensation system to ensure clients receive maximum benefits while focusing on recovery.
Social Security Disability
We assist individuals in obtaining Social Security Disability benefits when work-related injuries prevent returning to employment. Our team handles initial applications, appeals, and hearings before administrative law judges. We specialize in complex cases involving permanent disabilities requiring long-term financial and medical support through SSD programs.
Personal Injury/Negligence
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients injured by others' negligence, including automobile accidents and premises liability cases. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our experience includes negotiating settlements and litigating complex cases involving catastrophic injuries requiring substantial financial compensation.
Automobile Accident
We handle automobile accident cases resulting from work-related incidents or third-party negligence. Our attorneys work to recover damages for vehicle repairs, medical treatment, and lost income. We coordinate with workers' compensation claims when applicable while pursuing maximum compensation from responsible parties through settlements or litigation.
Negligence
Our negligence attorneys handle cases where injuries result from unsafe conditions or reckless behavior. We investigate premises liability, product defects, and professional malpractice claims. We build strong cases using medical evidence and expert testimony to prove liability and secure compensation for our clients' injuries and related financial losses.
People
David Philippone
Partner
With over 30 years of legal experience, David Philippone specializes in workers' compensation, SSD, and personal injury law. He has served as President of the Central New York Workers' Compensation Bar Association and maintains active community involvement while leading complex case negotiations and litigation.
Jim McGevna
Partner
Jim McGevna brings extensive experience in workers' compensation and disability claims, having practiced law for over 30 years. His background includes real estate law, providing unique perspective in handling property-related injury cases while maintaining focus on client advocacy in compensation claims.
Leah Oot
Partner
Leah Oot combines nursing experience with legal expertise in handling workers' compensation and SSD cases. Her background in healthcare informs strategic approaches to medical evidence presentation, ensuring comprehensive representation for clients with complex injury claims.
Questions
What areas of law does Oot & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in workers' compensation, social security disability, and personal injury/negligence cases across New York State.
What experience does your legal team have?
Our attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience handling workers' compensation and disability claims.
Do you handle cases outside Syracuse?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Central and Northern New York, including Rochester, Binghamton, and Utica.
What makes Oot & Associates different from other law firms?
We combine decades of legal expertise with personalized attention and a proven track record of successful settlements.
