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Thomas E. Panzer
Workers' Compensation Attorney

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Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning and workers’ compensation. Mr. Panzer has represented multiple zoning hearing boards over the past 20 years. He also represents both claimants and defendants in workers’ compensation matters, which has made him a sought-after and frequent lecturer on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation topics.

Mr. Panzer joined High Swartz in 2016 as a result of a merger with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer, Attorneys at Law, a firm for which he served as Managing Partner. Tom has been practicing law in southeastern Pennsylvania for over 25 years.

In addition to the practice of law, Mr. Panzer has been involved in community activities with regard to zoning, municipal issues, land reuse and politics. Mr. Panzer recently served a four-year term as Bucks County Treasurer, served two terms as a Warminster Township, Bucks County, Supervisor and a full five year term as an appointed member of the Warminster Municipal Authority Board of Directors.

Mr. Panzer has also contributed his time and energy to the MS 150 City to Shore Bike Ride. He has served as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night, Bucks County Corporate Walk co-chair. He has also served as a volunteer member of the Board of Directors of non-profit entities, including Wesley Enhanced Living and Growth Opportunities Center.

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Affiliations & Honors

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
    • Member, Workers’ Compensation and Municipal Law Sections
    • House of Delegates, 2009–2012
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
    • Member, Workers’ Compensation Section
    • Co-chair, Workers’ Compensation Legislation Committee, 1996–1997
  • Bucks County Bar Association
    • Member, Workers’ Compensation Section
    • Co-chair, Workers’ Compensation Section, 2005–2008 & 2016-2017
    • Board of Directors, 2009-2012, 2018-2021
  • Bucks County Inns of Court’

Honors

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Super Lawyer, 2019
  • Main Line Today, Top Lawyer, 2019
  • Best Lawyers in America, Workers’ Compensation Law, 2017-Present
  • Top Attorney, Suburban Life, 2017

Activities

  • Road Biking
  • Biking for a World Free of MS, 2019

Get to Know Workers' Compensation Attorney Thomas E. Panzer

Thomas E. Panzer | Attorney | High Swartz

Contact Information

Phone: 215-345-8888
Email: tpanzer@highswartz.com

Practice Areas

Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Defense
Workers’ Compensation for Injured Workers
Zoning and Land Development
Solicitor Services
Municipal & Government Law
Litigation

Background

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1993

Education

  • J.D., Widener University School of Law, 1993
  • B.S., Computer Information Systems, Tulane University, 1987

Experience

Bucks County Treasurer – 2015-2019

Tom Panzer's Legal Insights

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions to help guide you through the workers’ compensation benefits process in Pennsylvania. If you ... Read More

Applying for and Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Have you suffered a wage loss as a result of accident or injury?  High Swartz attorneys work together to coordinate ... Read More

Has Chen Changed the Face of Subrogation in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Matters?

November 7, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act allows an employer and its workers’ compensation insurance ... Read More

FAQs for Employers on Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits

October 25, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer Based upon the Pennsylvania Statewide Average Weekly Wage, the maximum compensation payable under ... Read More

Workers’ Compensation in PA: Who Has Control Over the Work

October 11, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer There is no bright line rule to determine the existence of an employer-employee ... Read More

Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation

October 4, 2017 By Thomas E. Panzer Any claimant who has filed a Claim Petition for Workers’ Compensation benefits bears ... Read More

Subrogation: The Lien is Absolute (or Is It…)

November 17, 2016 By Thomas E. Panzer Employers and their Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers (“Employer”) need to be aware that ... Read More

Independent Contractor Doctrine Affirmed

August 5, 2016 By: Thomas E. Panzer The High Swartz workers’ compensation defense group recently earned a favorable ruling from ... Read More

Client Testimonials

“Tom Panzer has provided excellent representation on my behalf. I would not hesitate to recommend the legal services of High Swartz, Doylestown!!!” – Craig L.

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