He has experience overseeing a caseload of New York State Workers’ Compensation files, representing carriers and third party administrators before the Workers’ Compensation Board, communicating with Claims Examiners to coordinate litigation strategies, and preparing Memoranda of Law on various issues including willful misrepresentation, coverage and liability. Prior to working at Segal McCambridge, Mr. Labendz worked as counsel at a regional law firm representing the defense in civil litigation. He has also worked as a court representative for the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services and the Centralized Court Screening Services, and as a legislative aide for the City of New York.