Louis Joseph Michelsen - Harrisburg, PA
Attorney at Ira H. Weinstock, P.C.
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Harrisburg, PA
800 North 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17102
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation 75%
- Social Security 15%
- Personal Injury 10%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Louis J. Michelsen served from 1990-1993 in the United States Army and was Honorably discharged as an E-4 Specialist. He graduated from the University of Texas system with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism in 1999. Louis then attended Penn State University Dickinson School of Law and graduated in 2002. During law school, Louis interned for Judge Michael Eakin when the Judge was on the Superior Court. After graduation, Louis worked for Justice Eakin for three years as a Staff Attorney at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He then worked for three years for Thomas, Thomas & Hafer doing primarily workers' compensation defense. In 2008, Louis joined this firm. He has been recognized as a Rising Star Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine which only selects up to 2.5 percent of practicing attorneys in each practice area. He has been recognized as such in 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. He is also certified as a specialist in the practice of Workers' Compensation Law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Section on Workers' Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star SuperLawyer by Philadelphia Magazine, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Louis Joseph Michelsen
Included on the 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 2002
J.D.
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Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University,
Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 2002
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Non Legal Education
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University of Texas, Arlington, 1999
B.A.
Major: Journalism
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University of Texas, Arlington, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Past Positions
- U.S. Army, Soldier, 1990 - 1993
- Thomas, Thomas & Hafer, 2005 - 2008
- Clerk for Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice J. Michael Eakin, Legal Clerk, 2002 - 2005
Pro Bono Activities
- Dauphin County Pro Bono, 2005 - 2015
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2003
Specialties and Certifications
- Workers' Compensation, Bar Association as approved by Pennsylvania Supreme Court, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Dauphin County Bar Association, 2005 - 2015 (Member)
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Contact
800 North 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Fax: 717-238-6691
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.paworkerscompensation.law/
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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