No. The Office of Injured Employee Counsel offers ombudsman services for injured employees. They can also help family members. Their job is to provide you with information. They also try to help resolve the dispute. They might even attend proceedings with you. While an ombudsman might seem like an attorney, they do not represent you. They are not your counsel. Ombudsmen are generally on the employee’s side. However, they are frequently underpaid and overworked. They may not be able to give your case the attention it deserves.