Regina M. Parker

partner

Workers’ Compensation,

267.861.7594 x8516

215.564.3281

rparker@tthlaw.com

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BIO

Regina M. Parker is a partner with Thomas, Thomas, & Hafer LLP, in the firm’s Philadelphia office location. Regina specializes in the defense of workers’ compensation matters for self-insured employers, insurance carriers, and third party administrators. Her litigation experience includes all levels of hearings before the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board and Appellate Courts. Prior to joining Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP, Regina’s litigation experience extends beyond workers’ compensation to include Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, and Family Law.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Temple University, and her Juris Doctor from Widener School of Law. Regina was an Associate Editor for the Widener Law Symposium Journal. She is also an inducted member of Phi Delta Phi, a legal honor society. Regina is currently an Associate Editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, the monthly publication of the Philadelphia Bar Association. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Regina also regularly serves as an arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Compulsory Arbitration Center. She has written numerous articles regarding workers’ compensation issues as well as many other articles on various topics of interest to the legal community and public at large.

EDUCATION

Widener University School of Law, J.D., 2000

Temple University, B.A., 1996

BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania, 2000

New Jersey, 2000

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2001

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 2000

Professional Honors & Awards

Seminars:

2022 PBA Workers’ Compensation Fall Section Meeting
2022 TT&H Annual WC Seminar
2021 PBI Looking for the GL Case inside the Workers’ Comp Claim
2021 TT&H Annual WC Seminar
2016 Subrogation Rights Under Section 319 of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
2015 TT&H Annual WC Seminar
2014 TT&H Annual WC Seminar
2013 TT&H Annual WC Seminar

Articles & Publications:
Philadelphia Bar Reporter:

June 2023: We’re Not In Pennsylvania Anymore: Issues Regarding Jurisdictions
May 2022: Major Procedural Changes to Come to Streamline Depositions
February 2022: The Legal Implications of Failing to Provide Workers’ Comp Insurance
July 2021: Successful Strategies for Addressing Bias and Increasing Diversity
January 2020: Witness Examination Strategies
November 2019: The Most Interesting Workers’ Comp Cases of 2019
May 2019: Discovery and Civility in Workers’ Compensation
April 2019: Pennsylvania Rules Refresher: Electronic Evidence Edition
October 2018: Civility in Discovery
April 2018: Addressing an Expert Witness with Finesse
March 2018: Recent Updates to SORNA Create Vagaries
January 2018: Resolutions Possible After Landmark Protz Decision
December 2017: Slicing, Dicing of Gerrymandered Districts in PA
September 2017: Monitoring Opioid Treatment in Workers’ Compensation Claims
August 2017: Take Action Philly: Medicaid
May 2017: Terminated Post Work Injury, Now What?
December 2016: File for Review if Clients Claim Comes Under Question
November 2016: Employers Must Consider Medical Marijuana Implications
September 2016: Social Media Creates Wrinkle in Discovery Process
August 2016: Protecting Water Quality Through Scientific Data
April 2016: Attorney General Candidates Talk to the Bar
December 2015: Civility and Professionalism Key to Workers’ Compensation Practice
July 2015: Diversity as an Integral Part of a Firm’s Business Plan
June 2015: Healthcare Reform a Success, Says Rendell
May 2015: Philadelphia’s Civil Gideon Plan Explained
March 2015: Amendments Bring Efficiency to Workers’ Compensation System
November 2014: Immigration Status Not a Barrier to Workers’ Comp
April 2014: Panelists: Social Media a Weapon in Claims
June 2014: End of Pre-Existing Condition Clauses Aids Workers
January 2014: Brennan Award Another First For Judge Shapiro
December 2013: Funding, Caseload Issues Plague Public Defenders
June 2013: Doctor Discuses Common Workplace Exposures
April 2013: Author: Without Safety Net, Poverty Would Double
December 2012: WCAB Appeals Process to Improve with Web System
October 2012: Concussions a Major Public Health Crisis, Doctor Says

Professional Associations & Memberships

American Bar Association

National Bar Association

New Jersey Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Philadelphia Bar Association

Phi Delta Phi, Legal Fraternity

Women’s International Trade Association, Board Member