Workers Compensation


The Otjen firm has defended insurance companies and employers in worker's compensation matters since the inception of the Worker's Compensation Act. There are currently five attorneys who practice almost exclusively in worker's compensation. The three shareholders, Joe Berger Dan Zitzer and Karl VanDeHey bring a combined 50 years of experience in worker's compensation defense practice.

Employment Law Litigation

Our worker's compensation attorneys have extensive experience in handling matters at all levels of the worker's compensation system from the administrative hearing level to appeals before the Wisconsin Supreme Court. They have given seminars for the state bar and other legal education courses, as well as private seminars directly with clients. Our clients range from heavy industry to health care to technology companies.