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JoAnn D. Walter

Braintree

Summary

Legal professional with extensive experience in workers' compensation claims at Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe, LLP. Skilled in claim negotiation and legal writing, with a strong focus on detail and communication. Achieved favorable outcomes through strategic risk assessment and effective conflict resolution.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partner

Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe, LLP
Boston
03.2009 - Current
  • Represent insurers in workers' compensation claims in all stages of litigation at the Department of Industrial Accidents from conciliation through hearing;
  • Negotiate adjustments of claims and settlements;
  • Provide advice on handling and value of claims as well as viable defenses to claims;
  • Legal research and writing as needed

Partner

Keches & Mallen, P.C
Taunton
05.1989 - 10.2001
  • Handled active caseload of workers' compensation, social security and accident disability retirement claims on behalf of injured workers in all stages of litigation from intake to appellate matters
  • Diverse practice included representation of insurance companies and self-insurers in all aspects of workers' compensation claims
  • Responsible for mentoring of paralegals, new and existing associates

Associate Litigation Attorney

Law Offices of Kevin Cain
Providence
01.1987 - 04.1989
  • In-house defense counsel for Travelers Insurance Company
  • Handled civil litigation as well as workers' compensation claims in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Education

Juris Doctor - Law

Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA
05-1986

Bachelor of Arts - English and Humanities double major

Providence College
Providence, RI
05-1983

Skills

  • Workers' compensation
  • Claim negotiation
  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Legal writing
  • Case management
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Admitted to Massachusetts Bar, 1987
  • Admitted to Rhode Island Bar, 1987

Timeline

Partner

Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe, LLP
03.2009 - Current

Partner

Keches & Mallen, P.C
05.1989 - 10.2001

Associate Litigation Attorney

Law Offices of Kevin Cain
01.1987 - 04.1989

Juris Doctor - Law

Duquesne University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - English and Humanities double major

Providence College

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