Introduction

Larry Levin and Jay Shor have tried thousands of workers compensation cases throughout Pennsylvania, a body of courtroom work that senior partner Larry Levin documented in his book Power of Attorney. Under the name The Bulldog Lawyers, Shor and Levin, P.C. operates from multiple Pennsylvania offices, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Montgomery County, Reading, and Wilkes Barre and Scranton, extending representation to injured workers across the entire state and into Wisconsin.

Practice Areas

The firm concentrates exclusively on workers compensation and related workplace injury claims, building depth in a single practice area rather than spreading across multiple legal disciplines.

Standard workers compensation claims cover every stage of the process: filing the initial claim, handling disputed benefits, fighting denials, contesting premature terminations, and appealing decisions to the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers Compensation. The firm helps workers whose employers failed to provide claim information, whose claims have been denied, who have been directed to employer-selected doctors against their interests, or whose wages have been calculated incorrectly.

Occupational disease cases extend the practice into long-term health consequences of workplace exposure. Miners and food packaging workers receive particular attention, as both industries present elevated injury rates and unique occupational hazards. Mining injury claims cover falls, fires, explosions, electrical accidents, toxic dust exposure, and noise-related hearing loss. Repetitive stress injuries common in food processing, including carpal tunnel syndrome and injuries from repeated motion in awkward positions, fall within the practice as well.

Animal bite and workplace attack claims represent a recognized but underserved category. Nearly 5 million dog bite incidents occur in the United States each year, and workers in delivery, building services, healthcare, and veterinary fields face disproportionate exposure. The firm handles claims covering infected wounds, Lyme disease, rabies, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, and related conditions arising from workplace animal contact.

Partial disability claims in both Pennsylvania and Wisconsin help injured workers determine their loss of earning capacity and navigate the compensation structure for conditions including amputations, vision loss, carpal tunnel, back damage, PTSD, nerve damage, and hearing loss.

Third-party liability situations arise when someone other than the employer bears responsibility for a workplace injury. The firm pursues those additional claims alongside the workers compensation filing.

Through an affiliated relationship, the firm also serves Delaware workers via Kimmel, Carter, Roman and Peltz, a Delaware Valley firm with forty years of experience in the state’s workers compensation system.

Attorney Profiles

Larry Levin is the senior partner of Shor and Levin, P.C., with over 40 years of experience representing injured Pennsylvania workers. He is the author of Power of Attorney, and his personal involvement in client communication is a stated practice standard at the firm. Attorneys personally return client calls rather than delegating that contact to support staff. Jay Shor is a co-founding partner whose combined representation alongside Levin has spanned over 65 years serving Wisconsin workers in partial disability and workplace injury matters. Several staff members have practiced workers compensation law for over 16 years, adding institutional depth to the firm’s operations.

Location and Service Area

Shor and Levin maintains offices throughout Pennsylvania, including 1500 Market Street, 12th Floor East Tower, Philadelphia, PA 19102; 4807 Jonestown Rd #1a, Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717-775-7120); 1927 Fruitville Pike #1a, Lancaster, PA 17601 (717-775-7191); and additional locations in Montgomery County, Pittsburgh, Reading, and Wilkes Barre and Scranton. Wisconsin clients are served from 155 S. Executive Drive, Suite 212, Brookfield, WI 53005 (414-257-2667). The national toll-free line is 800-681-7000.

Firm website: bulldoglawyers.com

Client Focus

Injured workers who have had claims denied, benefits delayed, or compensation terminated early are the primary clients of the firm. The contingency fee arrangement means clients pay no fees until compensation is recovered. The firm’s emphasis on direct attorney contact, rather than routing clients through administrative staff, addresses a common frustration with legal representation in high-volume practices. From Philadelphia to Harrisburg and Gettysburg to Pottsville, the geographic reach across Pennsylvania ensures that workers in every part of the state have access to the same level of representation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pennsylvania require legal representation for workers compensation claims?
No. Pennsylvania law does not require it, but the firm advises that hiring an attorney is beneficial when claims are denied, disputed, or involve pre-existing conditions, permanent injuries, employer retaliation, or third-party liability situations.

How does the contingency fee arrangement work?
Clients pay no legal fees until the firm recovers compensation on their behalf. The fee comes from the recovery, not out of pocket.

Does the firm handle mining and industrial injury claims?
Yes. The firm has specific experience representing miners and workers in dangerous industries, handling claims arising from falls, explosions, toxic exposure, and occupational diseases.

Where does the firm have offices?
Pennsylvania offices are in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Pittsburgh, Montgomery County, Reading, and Wilkes Barre and Scranton. Wisconsin clients are served from Brookfield. Call 800-681-7000 for the nearest location.

Does the firm handle animal bite injuries at work?
Yes. The firm represents workers injured by animal bites, insect attacks, and related incidents, covering a wide range of conditions including rabies, Lyme disease, and infected wounds.

Is there a cost for an initial consultation?
No. Free consultations are available at 800-681-7000.

Closing

Shor and Levin, P.C., operating as The Bulldog Lawyers, has built one of Pennsylvania’s most active workers compensation practices across decades of litigation and thousands of cases tried to conclusion. With offices across the state, a Wisconsin presence in Brookfield, and an affiliated Delaware practice through Kimmel, Carter, Roman and Peltz, the firm covers injured workers from multiple states. Free consultations are available statewide at 800-681-7000. Visit the firm at bulldoglawyers.com for more information.