Michael Thor Kessinger

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      Michael Thor Kessinger

      Lewiston, Idaho
      20 years of experience

      Biography

      Attorney Michael Kessinger has been helping injured workers, victims of personal injury, and Social Security Disability claimants since he began practicing in 2003.

      Mr. Kessinger has extensive experience representing injured workers in Idaho Industrial Commission proceedings. He has tried dozens of workers' compensation cases and argued workers compensation cases before the Idaho Supreme Court.

      Mr. Kessinger represents the injured in Washington and Idaho with car crash injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, etc.

      In addition to Idaho workers' compensation and personal injury claims, Mr. Kessinger represents the disabled before the Social Security Administration. He helps with denied claims and attends Administrative Law Judge Social Security hearings.

      Mr. Kessinger and his staff strive to provide professional and personal service to each and everyone they represent.

      Practice Areas

      Workers' Compensation

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Social Security Disability

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Idaho, Idaho State Bar, ID Number: 6719, Since 2003
      Washington, Washington State Bar Association, ID Number: 39485, Since 2008

      Languages

      Italian : Spoken

      Professional Associations

      Washington State Bar Association &nbsp# 39485 Attorney (2007 - Current)

      Idaho State Bar &nbsp# 6719 Member (2003 - Current)

      Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Attorney (2003 - Current)

      Publications

      Occupational Disease Claim Basics ITLA Journal Vol. 41, No. 4

      Impairment and Disability: Moving Targets ITLA Journal Vol. 46, No. 3

      Heart Attack Cases in Idaho ITLA Journal Vol. 40, No. 1

      Education

      • North Idaho College A.A. (1998) | General

        Year: 1996 - 1998

      • University of Idaho J.D. (2002) | Law

        Year: 2000 - 2002

        Honors: Activities: Student Government

      • Wabash College B.A. (2000) | Political Science

        Year: 1998 - 2000

        Honors: Magna Cum Laude Senior Awards: Daniels Award in Philosophy of Law George A. Lipsky Award William Nelson White Award Honor Societies Pi Sigma Alpha Psi Chi

      Speaking Engagements

      Idaho Workers' Compensation Roundtable, Zoom Conference, June 16, 2020, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, Michael was a co-moderator in a Zoom Roundtable discussion addressing workers' compensation attorneys throughout Idaho state.

      Websites

      https://www.northidahoattorney.com

      www.NorthIdahoAttorney.com

      Goicoechea Law, LLC

      Address:

      826 Main St., Lewiston, ID 83501

      phone no.

      1 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Having known Michael for over 20 years, 18 of which as a professional, I can attest to both his abilities and ethics as a lawyer.

        Stephen Blackburn

        May 14, 2021

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