About Jane-Robin Wender
As a Board Certified Workers' Compensation Lawyer, I'm privileged to help injured workers obtain the medical and lost wage benefits they deserve after a valid injury at work. Only 3% of attorneys in Florida are board certified. Unlike other law firms, I enjoy communicating directly with my clients and never employ paralegals to maintain contact. My firm specializes in the litigation of workers' compensation claims, including complex medical issues, and will go to court to obtain the benefits that you're entitled to, as opposed to some firms which only are interested in obtaining a quick, cheap settlement. Many times injured employees are afraid to speak to a lawyer because they are undocumented, paid in cash or working off of the books. They may feel that they will be threatened with termination if they file for Workers’ Compensation benefits. I use my 25 years of expert experience to push through obstacles and obtain the evidence needed to pursue your valid claim.
Languages
English
, Spanish
, English
Practice Areas
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Board Certified in Workers' Compensation 1999-2004, 2004-2009
Chairperson of Palm Beach County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Committee, 2007, 2008
Member: Florida Bar Certification Committee-Workers' Compensation
Resumes
Associations
|
Association name
|
Position name |
Duration |
| Palm Beach County Workers' Compensation Practice Committee |
Member |
N/A |
| Palm Beach County Workers' Compensation Practice Committee |
Member |
1994 - 1900 |
| Palm Beach County Workers' Compensation Practice Committee |
Member |
N/A |
| American Bar Association |
Member |
1996 - 2006 |
| Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar |
Member |
N/A |
| Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar |
Member |
2006 - 1900 |
| Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar |
Member |
N/A |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Practice |
Chairperson |
2007 - 2010 |
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Section, Board Certification Committee |
Member |
2008 - 2011 |
| Palm Beach County Workers' Compensation Practice Committee |
Co-Chairperson |
2010 - 2013 |
| Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group |
Member |
N/A |
| Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group |
Member |
2012 - 1900 |
| Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group |
Member |
N/A |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Practice |
Past Chair |
2013 - 2014 |
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law Section, CLE Committee |
Member |
N/A |
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law Section, CLE Committee |
Member |
2014 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law Section, CLE Committee |
Member |
N/A |
| Treasure Coast 440 Scholarship Fund |
President |
N/A |
| Treasure Coast 440 Scholarship Fund |
President |
2015 - 1900 |
| Treasure Coast 440 Scholarship Fund |
President |
N/A |
| Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Rules Committee |
Chair Elect |
2016 - 2017 |
Awards
|
Award name
|
Grantor |
Date granted |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2016 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers Magazine |
2016 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2015 |
| AV Preeminent Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2015 |
| Super Lawyer |
Super Lawyers Magazine |
2015 |
| AV Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2014 |
| Florida Super Lawyer |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2013 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2013 |
| AV Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2013 |
| Family Friendly Firm Award |
PBC FAWL |
2013 |
| AV Preeminent |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2012 |
| Florida Super Lawyer |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2012 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2011 |
| Board Certified - Workers' Compensation |
Florida Bar |
2009 |
| Runner up-Professionalism Award |
Palm Beach County Bar Association |
2006 |
| Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law |
Florida Bar |
2004 |
| Board Certifed Workers' Compensation Law |
Florida Bar |
1999 |
Education
| School name |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center |
Juris Doctorate |
1992 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center |
Juris Doctorate |
1992 |
Legal Cases
| Case name |
Outcome |
| Bruce Raban v. Federal Express |
The appellate court reversed the JCC finding that the injured worker was entitled to over $50,000 in penalties and interest. |
| Juantia Ankeny v. Palm Beach County School Board |
1st DCA reversed the JCC's findings and awarded lost wages to injured worker |
| Rene Stone Work v. Nelson Gonzalez |
The appellate court upheld the award finding that an injured workers must merely report his wages, not comply with proper method of filing taxes. |
| Scott Harrison v. Fred Steven Tree Company |
All benefits awarded to injured worker |
License
| State |
Number |
Status |
Acquired |
Updated |
| FL |
964638 |
Member in Good Standing |
1992 |
04/25/2019 |
Speaking engagements
| Conference name |
Title |
Date |
| Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group |
Constitutionality of Florida's Workers' Compensation Law |
2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Law Practice |
Admissibility of Scientific Evidence under Daubert |
2015 |
| FWA Annual Conference |
Case Law Update |
2015 |
| 1st Annual PBC Workers' Compenstion Conference |
Discovery |
2013 |
| PBC Bar Association Bench/Bar Conference |
Workers' Compensation Fraud |
2011 |
| Current issues in Workers' Compensation |
Attorneys Fees |
2006 |
Work experience
| Title |
Company name |
Duration |
| Associate |
Laurence F. Leavy, P.A. |
1992 - 1995 |
| Associate |
Laurence F. Leavy, P.A. |
1992 - 1995 |
| Partner |
Williams & Wender, P.A. |
1995 - 1999 |
| Partner |
Williams & Wender, P.A. |
1995 - 1999 |
| Managing Partner |
Wender Law, P.A. |
N/A |
| Managing Partner |
Wender Law, P.A. |
1999 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner |
Wender Law, P.A. |
N/A |
