Meshke Paddock & Budzinski, P.C. is Alaska’s largest and most experienced workers’ compensation defense firm, specializing in the representation of employers and insurers statewide. Founded in 1986, the firm has built a reputation as a leader in this highly specialized legal field, offering high-level representation and fostering personal relationships with clients of all sizes.
The firm is dedicated exclusively to workers’ compensation defense, providing comprehensive legal services from initial claim investigation through litigation and appeals. They represent a wide range of clients, including insured and self-insured employers across numerous Alaskan industries such as oil and gas, construction, municipalities, seafood processing, transportation, and retail. Their attorneys are highly experienced in the nuances of Alaska’s workers’ compensation system and are active in providing educational seminars to insurers, employers, and industry groups.
Services Offered
- Workers’ Compensation Defense
- Claim Investigation
- Litigation
- Appeals before the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission
- Appeals before the Alaska Supreme Court
- General Insurance Defense
- Trial Practice
- Subrogation
- Insurance Coverage Matters
- Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Compliance and Reporting
- Medicare Set-Aside Arrangements (MSAs)
As the Alaska representative of the National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network (NWCDN), the firm offers clients access to a nationwide network of expertise. Their commitment to the community is demonstrated through their founding support of Kids Chance of Alaska and active participation in the Workers’ Compensation Committee of Alaska (WCCA) to advocate for legislative improvements to the system.
