William (Bill) practices solely in the firm's Workers' Compensation Department. He has 10 years of experience in defending clients in workers’ compensation matters. Throughout his career, Bill has represented insured and self-insured entities, including those in the retail, restaurant, grocery, transportation and manufacturing industries.
Bill has built his practice based upon zealous advocacy, meticulous attention to detail, and frequent communication with both clients and adversaries to bring each case to a prompt and satisfactory conclusion.
Bill is an active member of the New Jersey legal community. He serves as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate, and provides pro bono services for St. Anne's Center, a women's shelter in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
A graduate of St. Peter's University, Bill received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Philosophy with a minor in history. During his undergraduate studies, Bill was a member of several honor societies and received an award as outstanding member of his graduating class. Bill subsequently earned his juris doctor from Rutgers Law School. While attending Rutgers, he was the founding president of the St. Thomas More Society and the ABA Representative for the Student Bar Association.
Year joined
2021
Results
Dismissals on the Rise! Our New Jersey Workers’ Compensation attorneys are successful in precluding litigation
Workers' Compensation
May 12, 2025
Lela Eke received a Dismiss Without Prejudice for Lack of Prosecution, after filing a Motion to Dismiss in response to numerous discovery requests that remained unanswered. At the hearing, Petitioner’s counsel was unable to provide an explanation for the delay. We argued that keeping the case open to give them more time to respond to our discovery and Motion would be prejudicial against us, and the Court granted our Motion.
Obtained Dismissal with Prejudice in Complex Workers’ Compensation Case
Workers' Compensation
September 11, 2024
We obtained orders for dismissal, with prejudice, where four New Jersey medical providers alleged they were entitled to additional monies for medical treatment provided in New Jersey to a New York resident. The underlying accident involved a laborer who resided in New York, worked in New York and sustained the injuries in New York. Four medical providers filed medical provider claims against the employer in New Jersey, seeking more than $800,000 from the employer for treatment rendered in relation to this accident.
Permanently Closed a Matter Involving a Serious Shoulder Injury With a Section 20 Resolution
Workers' Compensation
August 2, 2024
We were able to permanently close a matter involving a serious shoulder injury with a Section 20 resolution. In this case, the petitioner sustained significant injuries to her shoulder with an MRI showing tearing. The petitioner ultimately underwent two shoulder surgeries, and our own permanency expert found permanent disability of 7.5% partial total. Based upon wage statements we obtained, he asserted that any permanency award should be paid at a reduced rate-making the monetary award about $40,000 less than what would be paid at the full chart rate.
Workers’ comp claim dismissed for lack of jurisdiction and coverage for an occupational accident policy carrier.
Workers' Compensation
November 1, 2022
The petitioner filed a claim petition within the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation seeking benefits and alleging employment with a trucking company. However, the petitioner had previously obtained an occupational accident policy in the role of an independent contractor. When filing the workers’ compensation petition, counsel for the petitioner erroneously named the occupational accident policy carrier as carrier for the trucking company.
Thought Leadership
Medical Marijuana in New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Law
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Workers' Compensation
July 11, 2025
The Implications of Remote Work on Workers’ Compensation
Roseland
Workers' Compensation
June 6, 2023
New Jersey Legislative Update
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Workers' Compensation
June 1, 2023
On June 1, 2023, S3905 was introduced in the New Jersey State Senate which, if passed, would establish a two-year statute of limitations for medical provider applications. What’s Hot in Workers’ Comp, Vol. 27, No.
Under the Influence of the Intoxication Defense: Differing State Laws Can Affect Workers' Compensation Claims for Workplace Injuries
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Workers' Compensation
April 1, 2023
To Be or Not To Be: The Independent Contractor vs. Employee Debate Continues
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Workers' Compensation
December 1, 2022
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