There are a few Minnesota law firms that advertise that they can assist you with your PERA/MSRS disability claims. When choosing an attorney, it is important that you chose an attorney that will fight for you, and not just their firm’s bottom-line. These are some of the factors you should consider before retaining a PERA/MSRS attorney.

Individual Attention. Osterbauer Law Firm’s past clients will tell you that they care about each person and claim individually. When you retain Osterbauer Law Firm, you will work with them directly, and you won’t be passed onto a lower-level associate or paralegal. They will know your claim inside and out because they will be working with you, from the beginning of your claim until the end. Using this detailed knowledge, Osterbauer Law Firm will work to maximize your PERA/MSRS disability and workers’ compensation claims by looking at the individual circumstances of your case. It is their belief that there is no “one size fits all method” to PERA/MSRS disability or workers’ compensation claims. 

Responsiveness. Osterbauer Law Firm gives each of their clients their personal cellphone numbers so they can be responsive and properly guide their clients through what is likely the most challenging time of their lives. They understand that it is important to be able to contact your attorney and do their utmost to be accessible to their clients, even after normal business hours.

Experience. Osterbauer Law Firm has successfully litigated workers’ compensation and PERA/MSRS disability cases, conducted expert depositions, and procured benefits for hundreds of Minnesota Police Officers, Firefighters and Correctional Officers. Given their experience and winning track record, you can rest assured that they understand how to properly secure your benefits, advise you effectively, and safeguard your claims from potential appeal. When hiring an attorney, you want someone who is both willing and able to try your case, if necessary. At Osterbauer Law Firm, they front all of the costs of litigation, and they are not afraid to spend the time and money necessary to successfully litigate your claims.  

Financial Security. When you retain Osterbauer Law Office for your PERA/MSRS disability claims, you will never have to pay any money down. They know that when people sustain injuries at work, they don’t have extra money to pay lawyers. Therefore, they will work with you to make sure that the cost of your representation is fair and financially feasible for you. Osterbauer Law Firm also doesn’t like to lose. In fact, over the years of practice, they’ve never lost a workers’ compensation hearing or a Minn. Stat. Sec. 299A.465 healthcare appeal. Osterbauer Law Firm is so confident in their ability to succeed on your PERA/MSRS case that they will handle your claims on a contingency fee basis. This means that they won’t get paid unless they successfully secure PERA/MSRS disability benefits for you.