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Gary C. Tyler is a partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell and chair of the Workers’ Compensation and Disability Benefits Practice Group. Gary is experienced in handling all matters involving Workers’ Compensation Law, including representing injured workers, representing businesses in disputes with the Workers’ Compensation Board, and contesting workers’ compensation insurance audits.

Gary has been recognized as one of New York’s 10 Best attorneys for client satisfaction in workers’ compensation, and he has also been recognized as one of the “winningest” attorneys in New York State in workers’ compensation matters at the Appellate Division.

Many disabled individuals are entitled to benefits from multiple sources, and it can be difficult to know how to coordinate these benefits in order to maximize income or recovery. Because of his knowledge in this area, Gary is frequently consulted by other attorneys about the interplay between workers’ compensation, Social Security, long-term disability, New York State disability retirement, and General Municipal Law Section 207 benefits. Gary takes the time to review these issues with his clients to ensure that they receive the maximum workers’ compensation award possible for schedule loss of use, permanent disability, or settlement with minimal negative affect on any other benefits.

Gary has also lectured throughout the area to various businesses and workplace groups regarding workers’ compensation law compliance and the rights of injured workers. He has successfully represented many businesses in negotiating favorable settlements of penalties and assessments made against these businesses by the Workers’ Compensation Board.

A native of Binghamton, Gary practices throughout New York State. He devotes time to participating in community activities as an active member of the Board of Directors of the Discovery Center Foundation, and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Discovery Center and of the SOS Shelter. He is a member of the Broome Leadership Institute Class of 2011 and the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Livewires Class of 2010.

Jeffrey A. Jaketic is a Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell, and a member of the firm’s Litigation, Labor & Employment and Workers’ Compensation practice groups.

Jeff’s practice is focused on prosecuting and defending a broad range of litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, personal injury law, labor and employment claims, construction disputes, and medical malpractice actions in both federal and state courts.  In addition, Jeff routinely handles matters involving Workers’ Compensation Law, including the representation of injured workers, businesses, and insurance carriers.

Prior to joining Hinman, Howard & Kattell, Jeff practiced insurance litigation and litigated cases on behalf of municipal entities and officials in state and federal courts in both New York and New Jersey.  Jeff attended the Rutgers School of Law in Camden, New Jersey, where he served as a Law Guardian in the Child and Family Advocacy Clinic and represented minors in family court and Supplemental Security Income administrative hearings. Jeff also served as a judicial extern in the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey for the Honorable Kathryn C. Ferguson.

Before law school, Jeff attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received a dual degree in business administration and political science.

Jeff is active in the community.  He is currently the Chairman of the Ross Park Zoo Board of Directors, and a former Director on the Discovery Center Board of Directors.  He is a graduate of the Broome Leadership Institute, Class of 2019.

Matthew C. Gagliardo is a Partner at Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Elmira Office. He has practiced Social Security, workers compensation and criminal defense since 2008. He is a member of the firm’s workers’ compensation, Litigation, Social Security and Criminal Defense practice groups. He is licensed to practice law both in the state of New York and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Western District of New York.

Matt has vast experience representing injured workers and volunteer firefighters under matters involving the New York State Workers Compensation Law. Matt also has experience representing individuals in their applications for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income.

Prior to joining Hinman, Howard & Kattell Matt practiced criminal defense law in Chemung County’s Public Advocate’s Office. He has extensive criminal experience handling matters ranging from speeding tickets to homicide trials. He joined the law firm of Learned, Reilly, Learned & Hughes in 2011 becoming partner in 2017.

Matt is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Chemung County Bar Association. In his free time, Matt enjoys fly fishing, playing golf and the outdoors. Matt lives locally and is a native of Horseheads, NY.

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​Scott J. Learned is Special Counsel with Hinman, Howard & Kattell’s Elmira, NY office.  He has practiced personal injury and workers’ compensation law in Elmira for 40 years.  His litigation experience includes construction site injuries, products liability, and serious motor vehicle accidents, as well as representing many Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability claimants.  Scott’s focus has always been on the ability to successfully represent injured workers in all aspects of their claims.

He has served on the boards of The Southern Tier Association for the Visually Impaired, The Elmira Corps of the Salvation Army, The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross and Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.  He remains committed to securing the rights of the injured and disabled.

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