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Jerry Lutkenhaus

Jerry Lutkenhaus

After celebrating 50 years of legal practice, I am only taking selected cases.
  • Social Security Disability
  • Iowa, Virginia
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Biography

After celebrating 50 years of legal practice, I am now taking only selected cases.

Education
University of Iowa
J.D. (1973) | Law
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Activities: Student Legal Clinic
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Iowa State University
B.S. | History and English
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Honors: Phi Alpha Theta Honorary
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Professional Experience
Owner
Law Office of Jerry Lutkenhaus
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Law Office dedicated to provide aggressive legal services for the injured and disabled worker in the areas of Virginia Workers Compensation & Social Security Disability
Managing Attorney
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Social Security Tips for Workers Compensation Lawyers
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Workers Compensation Tips
NBI
Speaking Engagements
Social Security Disability for Workers Compensation Lawyers, VTLA, Richmond, VA
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Certifications
Social Security Representative
Nationial Organization of Social Security Representatives
Awards
Highest Rating for Legal Excellence AV
Martindale Hubbell
This reflects their highest rating for legal ability & ethics.
Superb Rating 10.0
Avvo
Service Award
West Richmond Rotary
Slected as Best Attorney for Workers Compensation in Central Virginia
Richmond Magazine
This was based on a survey of 2,000 lawyers in the Richmond area.
Service Award
Central Virginia Legal Aid Society
Professional Associations
Virginia Workers' Compensation Inns of Court
Member
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Henrico Bar Association
Member
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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National Organization of Social Security Represenatives
member
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Richmond Bar Association
Member
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Virginia State Bar
Member
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Iowa State Bar Association
Member
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West Richmond Rotary
Committee Chairman
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Guest Lecturer
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Adjunct Professor
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Iowa
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Virginia
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Area
Social Security Disability
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. Received lifetime medical for back injury went to doctor 6months after receiving award and doctors office said my case
A: You have a lifetime medical award for your injury. However, a doctor must say you “need” medical treatment for your injury. You should review the last medical report from the doctor to see if you were released. If you disagree, then you need to see another doctor to see what that doctor says. This does get complicated since the doctor who was treating you for your injury has the status of being the “treating doctor” for your injury. But if he refuses to see you and has not said your are recovered and need no treatment then you have a right to demand a new “treating doctor” from the insurance company. If they refuse to provide a panel of three doctors, then file a claim for a new doctor with the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission. That phone number is 1-877-664-2566.

You also need to contact a Virginia Workers Compensation Attorney.
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Q. Can I receive full sick leave pay from my employer and workers compensation pay at the same time?
A: I would think not unless the employer has a program that says sick pay would be used to supplement workers compensation pay which pays only two thirds of your salary. I believe the City of Richmond used to do this in order to make up for the one third that an injured worker loses by going on workers compensation. Normally, you cannot get sick pay if you are on workers compensation. This is based on my 35 years representing injured workers in the Richmond area. The principle is if you also got sick pay it would be a double recovery.
Q. Are pro se Appellants held to the same standard a licensed attorney in the state of Virginia? I am searching for cases
A: As a Virginia Workers Compensation lawyer for the last 35 years, I can tell you that pro se litigants who file appeals must abide by the same rules that lawyers have to follow. The courts are not allowed to give pro se litigants any breaks.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Email Me Through My Website Contact Form
Blog
Virginia Workers' Compensation & Disability Lawyer | Jerry Lutkenhaus Caseblog
Contact & Map
1238 Tilbury Lane
Henrico, VA 23229
Telephone: (804) 358-4766
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 AM - 5:30 AM
Wednesday: 10 AM - 5:30 AM
Thursday: 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 10 AM - 2 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Most case reviews can be done by telephone by calling 804-358-4766.