Ritsema & Lyon, PC: Legal Solutions in Workers Compensation, Medicare, General Liability Defense; Colorado and Omaha, NE offices

THE RITSEMA & LYON DIFFERENCE

Why do clients choose to work with us? Communication, continuity and customized, cost-effective service define our approach to each client and every matter. From investigating a workers' compensation claim to developing a defense plan or negotiating a fair settlement, we forge a partnership with our clients to devise fair and cost-efficient business strategies. We recommend reasonable and ethical approaches, helping our clients manage risk, avoid litigation and stay on top of new areas of employer liability.

CONTINUAL COMMUNICATION

Within the firm we meet regularly to discuss cases and exchange ideas. E-mails fly constantly sharing news of recent rulings or gathering a variety of opinions on a specific legal question. We draw constantly from each other's expertise, enhancing our effectiveness through teamwork. It's the same with our clients--lines of communication always are open. Clients enjoy easy accessibility to quick answers, an open-door policy, and noteworthy responsiveness when they call.

CONTINUITY IN CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS

We believe in building lasting relationships. A strong team including one or two attorneys and paralegals serves each client. Clients know that their cases will not be passed around the office. As a result, all of our attorneys have ongoing long-term relationships with their clients. Our goal is for each of our highly qualified attorneys to make Ritsema & Lyon their final career stop. Clients, lawyers, and staff alike reap the fruit of stable, close-knit working relationships.

CUSTOMIZED CLIENT CENTERED WORK

Clients are the focal point here -- not just at the beginning of a new engagement, but consistently. Known for our thorough analysis, we take time to understand each claim and present options that make sense for our clients in the context of current rulings. All Ritsema & Lyon lawyers work hard to maintain a team-oriented atmosphere of personalized service. Each attorney carries a balanced caseload so that no one is too busy to return calls and clients regularly experience priority service. The firm holds the client's "small-firm experience" as a priority, hiring appropriately to keep attorney caseloads low and client service high.

A WELL-EARNED REPUTATION

Our attorneys have excellent reputations in the legal and business community and distinguish themselves by their talent in analyzing cases. Properly screened and prepared cases can be won with surprising frequency. We recommend litigating only cases which are likely to be won and appealing only those cases which present genuine issues of law. By sticking to this philosophy, Ritsema & Lyon attorneys have earned credibility with the workers' compensation Administrative Law Judges. Ultimately this approach saves our clients money and treats claimants fairly.

FEES

Our services are priced competitively and structured clearly in order to fulfill our clients' cost efficiency and budgeting needs. Frequently we negotiate alternative fee arrangements such as annual or per file flat fee billing. Whether we work with a client on one file or hundreds of cases, we believe in working by fair and realistic fee agreements.