Only orders issued by the Division may be protested. Only you can answer that question. Claimants, as well as sole proprietors and partners of partnerships are not required to have an attorney. If you wish to explore this option, many attorneys provide free initial consultations. Corporate employers, however, must be represented by legal counsel, pursuant to the Office of Judges' Procedural Rules .
Claimant attorneys charge their clients on a contingent fee basis.
By law, attorneys may charge no more than 20 percent of any benefits awarded. Generally, employer attorneys negotiate an hourly rate with their clients. If you pursue litigation, you may accrue additional expenses, such as expert examination fees. You will be informed of the time allotted by a document entitled Acknowledgment and Automatic Time Frame Order . Employers may attend hearings and give testimony.