We are thrilled to announce that our law firm has been recognized as the third most diverse law firm in the Portland metro area among large law firms (20 or more attorneys) by the Portland Business Journal. Diversity and inclusion have
Reinisch Wilson Weier PC
Reinisch Wilson Weier PC is a law firm that publishes detailed legal analyses and updates primarily focused on workers' compensation law and related regulatory developments. Their content addresses legislative changes, court decisions, and administrative rules affecting employers, insurers, and claimants, with a particular emphasis on compliance, claim administration, and dispute resolution. The firm provides practical guidance on topics such as good faith obligations, compensability of preexisting conditions, treatment authorizations, and communication protocols with medical providers. Their publications serve as resources for legal professionals and stakeholders navigating workers' compensation systems, especially within Washington and Oregon jurisdictions.
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Giving Back: Our Administrative Team’s Afternoon at the Oregon Food Bank
Last week, our administrative team took a break from their usual tasks to give back to the community in a meaningful way. We swapped our desks and computers for aprons and gloves as we volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank…
Our Administrative Team’s Afternoon at the Oregon Food Bank
Last week, our administrative team took a break from their usual tasks to give back to the community in a meaningful way. We swapped our desks and computers for aprons and gloves as we volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank…
Managing Partner Announcement
The Firm is pleased to announce that Shawna Fruin has taken over as Managing Partner effective January 1, 2023. Shawna maintains a practice focused on Washington workers’ compensation defense. Shawna is honored and grateful to the firm and the workers’…
Rhinos run at 2022 Race for Justice
Members of the firm braved the rain on Saturday, June 4, to support the St. Andrew Legal Clinic at the annual Race for Justice. The Reinisch Wilson Weier team was the largest participating team of any law firm. Firm donations,…
Guest Blog: Variations in symptom intensity, duration and functional incapability after injury
Guest Blogger: Dr. Michael B. Vessely Injuries have predictable recovery trajectories. Sprains, strains and most fractures heal within consistent timeframes. However, there are individuals with these types of injuries who continue to have more than minor symptoms without objective…
Spotlight: Charles Steele
Only 215 bottles and counting. One of Attorney Charles Steele’s passions — beyond the litigation and resolution of workers’ compensation claims, of course — is his collection of whiskeys, primarily America’s only native spirit bourbon. What started as a visit…
Limiting Maphet in Washington
The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals recently released its list of 2021 significant decisions, and the list includes two decisions limiting Maphet and providing employer tools to limit claim exposures. Clark County v. Maphet, 10 Wn. App. 2d 420 (2019)…
New IME rules cheat sheets available
New Washington IME rules take effect April 23! As a follow-up to our April 20, 2022, webinar, we’re making available to everyone our Washington IME Rules Cheat sheets for you to download — CLICK HERE.
Washington Board Significant decisions refresher: Penalties
Welcome to our Significant Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals Decisions Refresher series, which focuses on Board decisions that form the fundamentals of claims processing in Washington. The following is one of twelve blogs that will break down some of the…