Pennsylvania Work Comp Attorney
John Belak
Attorney at Law
E-mail: contactus@edgarsnyder.com
"Many times, injured workers feel that their integrity is being challenged because the workers compensation insurance carrier and/or their employer deny their claim for workers compensation benefits. It is very rewarding for me when the truth about the injured worker comes out concerning their injury and disability. My clients feel as if justice has been served when they are ultimately successful and the truth has finally been told."
Attorney John Belak
Attorney Belak listens to his clients' concerns, and more importantly, takes the time to explain the legal consequences of their decisions with respect to their workers compensation case. By taking the time to explain the legal issues of their case, clients can make informed choices about how they want their workers compensation claim to proceed.
Attorney Belak represents clients in cases involving:
- All aspects of Workers Compensation claims including specific loss, loss of employment, employer/employee issues, and fired for cause issues
- Social Security Disability claims
Prior to representing injured workers at the law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates, Mr. Belak was Regional Counsel for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Workers Compensation Judges in Western Pennsylvania from 1987 through 1989.
Education and licensing
Attorney Belak received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
In 1996, he completed certification for the Federal Bar Association under the Federal Alternative Dispute Resolution Counsel.
Attorney Belak is licensed to practice law in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts.
Professional honors and memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- Workers Compensation Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers of America
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Workers Compensation Section Counsel Member from 2000-2002 for the Allegheny County Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Presiding judge at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2004 and February 2005.
- Speaker at the 4th Annual Bureau of Workers Compensation Conference held in Hershey, PA during May 2005.
Hurt on the job? Put our experience to work for you
If you don't have an attorney to help you with your injury claim, the deck is stacked against you. It is important to know your legal rights if you are injured at work. The law firm of Edgar Snyder & Associates has been helping injured Pennsylvania workers for nearly 20 years. Let us put this experience to work for you.
Free Legal Evaluation
If you suffered an injury at work, and don't already have an attorney, you can contact our law firm for a free evaluation of your claim by:
- Filling out a simple online form so we can evaluate your claim.
- Calling toll-free 1-866-802-2643. Our phones answer 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
It won't cost you a dime to have our staff review your claim. We'll listen to what you have to say and let you know your options based on what you have shared. It's free and there's no further obligation. And, as always, there is never a fee unless we get money for you.
