Yuli Kotler
Experience:
11 years
Language(s):
English | Russian
Yuli Kotler | Saint Petersburg Workers' Compensation Lawyer
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About Yuli
Yuli Kotler focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation and consumer rights.
Yuli actively litigates cases involving Workers’ Compensation and debt collection harassment.
Prior to founding the firm, Yuli Kotler worked for a national law firm for five (5) years representing employers and insurance companies in defending Workers’ Compensation claims. Additionally, Yuli was selected to serve as Assistant Regional Counsel for the Florida Circuit Court, 10th Judicial Circuit. In this position, Yuli spent time litigating hundreds of felony cases along with misdemeanor and traffic offenses. He has gained extensive experience in plea negotiation, motion practice, evidentiary issues, trial and witness preparation.
Yuli actively litigates cases involving Workers’ Compensation and debt collection harassment.
Prior to founding the firm, Yuli Kotler worked for a national law firm for five (5) years representing employers and insurance companies in defending Workers’ Compensation claims. Additionally, Yuli was selected to serve as Assistant Regional Counsel for the Florida Circuit Court, 10th Judicial Circuit. In this position, Yuli spent time litigating hundreds of felony cases along with misdemeanor and traffic offenses. He has gained extensive experience in plea negotiation, motion practice, evidentiary issues, trial and witness preparation.
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Experience
Founding Attorney
Kotler Law PLLC
Present
Saint Petersburg, FL
Admission
Florida
2014
Education
Rutgers University
Bachelors
N/A
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
-
Member | Florida State Bar Association
Honors / Awards
-
Kotler Law has taken many cases to verdict, firmly establishing its position as one of the state’s elite Claimant’s Workers’ Compensation firms at both the trial and appellate levels.
Notable Work
Cases
Michael Emmanuel v. ADP Totalsource Co XXI
In the Florida workers compensation case of Michael Emmanuel v. ADP Totalsource Co XXI, the claimant was initially compensated for an industrial injury, though the E/C later denied it. At a final hearing, the claimant was granted compensation, temporary partial disability, and a one time change of physician. The E/C’s IME defended the E/C on the grounds that the claimant’s pre-existing condition was the major contributing cause (MCC), not the industrial injury. The E/C authorized a doctor for a one-time visit, but instructed the doctor not to inform the claimant of the MCC or whether they should continue treatment. This interfered with the claimant’s medical treatment, causing the JCC to rule in favor of the claimant. Update appointment with doctor GRANTED; Attorney fees GRANTED
Dagoberto De Armas v. Armstrong Air & Heating
Dagoberto De Armas v. Armstrong Air & Heating and Amtrust North America of Florida was a Florida workers compensation case concerning whether the claimant should be transferred to a second independent medical examiner (IME). The claimant suffered from hypertension, and defended that their initial doctor was a qualified examiner of the injury. The E/C claimed otherwise, but did not provide any evidence or testimony that the first doctor was unqualified. Therefore, the E/C’s request for a second IME was denied, and the claimant was allowed to continue seeing their initial IME doctor. Second IME DENIED; Motion to continue final hearing DENIED
Andrew Johnson v. Brevard County Board of Commissioners
Andrew Johnson v. Brevard County Board of Commissioners was an appeal of a Florida Workers Compensation case concerning the use of fat burner supplements. The claimant consumed Performix and Cellucor C4, causing him to suffer from a heart attack. The E/C’s IME testified that the heart attack was caused by the two supplements, which can cause cardiac issues. The claimant’s IME testified differently, saying that he did not know the cause of the heart attack, but did not believe it to be a result of the supplements. An EMA was appointed due to the difference in medical opinions. The EMA concluded that the supplements had to be the cause of the heart attack, since the claimant had no pre-existing conditions. The condition itself was determined not to be caused by a work-related factor, making the claimant ineligible for compensation. Compensation DENIED; TTD/TPD DENIED; Authorization of medical care DENIED; Attorney’s fees DENIED
Publications
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Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
A client was injured on the job after falling from a scaffold. His Employer's (Sub-Contractor) Carrier denied Workers' Comp coverage. We filed claims against his Employer, their Work Comp Carrier, the General Contractor, the GC's Work Comp Carrier. After many months of litigation, we agreed to a large settlement for my client.
How did you build a successful practice?
By maintaining a client-first obligation.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Open communication with their lawyer.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Extremely. A good lawyer will provide insight to their client about their opposition as well as the judiciary.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Analysis of the options that the client has in their case.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Description of the accident; when the accident occurred; where the accident occurred; and when the accident was reported.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I always provide my client with my cell-phone number and I can be reached anytime by phone, text or email. I also practiced defense, before switching sides, so I have an in-depth knowledge of how the Insurance Carrier defends cases.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Being able to take the stress off the shoulders of my clients.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I enjoy architecture, skiing, snowboarding, sports, and cooking.
Additional Info
Kotler Law PLLC Highlights
Employment, Workers' Compensation
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English, Russian