Lee Fiederer

Partner

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(215) 972-5423
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(215) 972-7008
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1200
Philadelphia
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PA
19103

PRACTICE AREAS

Workers' Compensation

Medical Marijuana

Admissions

Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Education

Temple University School of Law

J.D., 1992

Pennsylvania State University

B.A., 1988

Lee Fiederer focuses his practice on the defense of workers’ compensation disputes. He represents national, regional and local insurance carriers, as well as self-insured employers, large deductibles, captives, pooled insureds and third-party administrators and brokers. His clients span across industries, including health care, security and power companies, as well as placement agencies.

Lee Fiederer focuses his practice on the defense of workers’ compensation disputes. He represents national, regional and local insurance carriers, as well as self-insured employers, large deductibles, captives, pooled insureds and third-party administrators and brokers. His clients span across industries, including health care, security and power companies, as well as placement agencies.

As a former in-house counsel for a national insurance company, Mr. Fiederer truly understands his clients’ issues and business models, and can handle matters cost-effectively. Specifically, he saves and recoups money through medical cost-containment and subrogation.

Prior to joining the firm, he was an attorney at two Philadelphia area workers’ compensation firms. He also served as senior counsel at national insurance company specializing in workers’ compensation and other property and casualty insurance products.

Mr. Fiederer has spoken at the request of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, the National Business Institute, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Insurance Society of Philadelphia, the Montgomery County Bar, and insurance carriers, self-insureds, brokers and medical providers.

Professional Associations

Philadelphia Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section

Achievements

Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® (2009-2021)

Presentations

Workers' Compensation Defendants Severely Impaired by Recent Commonwealth Court Decision

Three Ways to Save You Money: Supersedeas Fund Reimbursements, Utilizations Reviews and Subrogation, presented for The PMA Management Corp., 2006

Updates in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law, presented for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia, 2005

Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation, National Business Institute, 2001 & 2002


Lee Fiederer focuses his practice on the defense of workers’ compensation disputes. He represents national, regional and local insurance carriers, as well as self-insured employers, large deductibles, captives, pooled insureds and third-party administrators and brokers. His clients span across industries, including health care, security and power companies, as well as placement agencies.

As a former in-house counsel for a national insurance company, Mr. Fiederer truly understands his clients’ issues and business models, and can handle matters cost-effectively. Specifically, he saves and recoups money through medical cost-containment and subrogation.

Prior to joining the firm, he was an attorney at two Philadelphia area workers’ compensation firms. He also served as senior counsel at national insurance company specializing in workers’ compensation and other property and casualty insurance products.

Mr. Fiederer has spoken at the request of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, the National Business Institute, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Insurance Society of Philadelphia, the Montgomery County Bar, and insurance carriers, self-insureds, brokers and medical providers.

Professional Associations

Philadelphia Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section

Achievements

Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® (2009-2021)

Presentations

Workers' Compensation Defendants Severely Impaired by Recent Commonwealth Court Decision

Three Ways to Save You Money: Supersedeas Fund Reimbursements, Utilizations Reviews and Subrogation, presented for The PMA Management Corp., 2006

Updates in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law, presented for the Insurance Society of Philadelphia, 2005

Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation, National Business Institute, 2001 & 2002


ATTORNEY'S Resources

News
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
June 28, 2024
June 1, 2021
News
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Chartwell Law Attorneys Named to 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
June 28, 2024
June 3, 2020
Video Library
Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Compensation Claims
Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Compensation Claims
Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Compensation Claims
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
Event
Bracket Busters: Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Comp Claims
Bracket Busters: Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Comp Claims
Philadelphia In-Person Seminar
Bracket Busters: Defending Your Company Against PA Workers' Comp Claims
Philadelphia In-Person Seminar
February 14, 2024
March 21, 2024
Articles & Blogs
Pennsylvania DLI Establishes 2024 Workers' Compensation Maximum Weekly Rate
Pennsylvania DLI Establishes 2024 Workers' Compensation Maximum Weekly Rate
Pennsylvania DLI Establishes 2024 Workers' Compensation Maximum Weekly Rate
December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023
Articles & Blogs
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms Doctrine of Workers' Compensation Exclusivity
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms Doctrine of Workers' Compensation Exclusivity
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court Affirms Doctrine of Workers' Compensation Exclusivity
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
Podcast
Subrogation
Subrogation
Episode 12 of The Chartwell Chronicles
Subrogation
Episode 12 of The Chartwell Chronicles
April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023
Articles & Blogs
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Requires Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Medical Marijuana Payments
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Requires Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Medical Marijuana Payments
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Requires Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Medical Marijuana Payments
March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023
Articles & Blogs
Pennsylvania 2022 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Rate Schedule to be Announced on December 11, 2021
Pennsylvania 2022 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Rate Schedule to be Announced on December 11, 2021
Pennsylvania 2022 Statewide Average Weekly Wage Rate Schedule to be Announced on December 11, 2021
January 11, 2023
December 6, 2021
Video Library
Dealing with The CARES Act and the Current Status of Offsets in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation
Dealing with The CARES Act and the Current Status of Offsets in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation
Dealing with The CARES Act and the Current Status of Offsets in Pennsylvania Workers Compensation
August 5, 2022
December 4, 2020
Results
Chartwell Wins Important Pennsylvania Appellate Decision for Employer
Chartwell Wins Important Pennsylvania Appellate Decision for Employer
Chartwell Wins Important Pennsylvania Appellate Decision for Employer
December 21, 2021
April 1, 2014
Articles & Blogs
Calculating the 120-Day Work Injury Notice
Calculating the 120-Day Work Injury Notice
Calculating the 120-Day Work Injury Notice
November 17, 2021
January 8, 2021
Articles & Blogs
2021 PA Workers’ Compensation Average Weekly Wage / Medical Fee Reimbursement Increases Announced
2021 PA Workers’ Compensation Average Weekly Wage / Medical Fee Reimbursement Increases Announced
2021 PA Workers’ Compensation Average Weekly Wage / Medical Fee Reimbursement Increases Announced
November 17, 2021
December 14, 2020
Video Library
Work Related Injuries... From Home
Work Related Injuries... From Home
Work Related Injuries... From Home
November 17, 2021
April 24, 2020
Video Library
What to Cover When Interviewing a PA Employee with a Covid-19 Diagnosis
What to Cover When Interviewing a PA Employee with a Covid-19 Diagnosis
What to Cover When Interviewing a PA Employee with a Covid-19 Diagnosis
November 17, 2021
April 9, 2020
Articles & Blogs
New Procedures for Handling Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Hearings in Light of COVID-19
New Procedures for Handling Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Hearings in Light of COVID-19
New Procedures for Handling Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Hearings in Light of COVID-19
November 17, 2021
March 25, 2020
News
Chartwell Law Attorney Presents at 2018 PA Workers’ Comp Regional Judges Conference
Chartwell Law Attorney Presents at 2018 PA Workers’ Comp Regional Judges Conference
Chartwell Law Attorney Presents at 2018 PA Workers’ Comp Regional Judges Conference
November 17, 2021
May 18, 2018