This includes meeting with and advising clients regarding their claims, medical treatment, benefits, permanency, and settlement options; reviewing medical records, wage records, IME reports, vocational materials, and related documentation; preparing clients for hearings, mediations, and settlement discussions; and appearing before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. The attorney will also negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel, draft and review settlement documents, evaluate case value and strategy, maintain accurate case notes and deadlines, and communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, and insurers.