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Jon Gelman has been included again in Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition has been bestowed upon him for almost 3https://www.bestlawyers.com/article/the-best-lawyers-in-america-2026-awards-announced/6849 decades. 

Jon L. Gelman has been listed as a  Super Lawyer. Each year, only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.

Jon L. Gelman LLC has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in the 2025 edition of "The Best Law Firms® in America" for Workers' Compensation-Claimants. 

Workers’ Compensation Benefits are available for those eligible workers who have been exposed to COVID at work and contracted the disease and remain ill from Long COVID.

Jon L. Gelman has received the top rating of "Superb" from Avvo. The rating indicated a perfect score in experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct.

Jon L. Gelman has been listed in New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers. The list is published by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Workers' Compensation is remedial social legislation that was designed to provide benefits to workers for on-the-job injuries. Those benefits include temporary disability, medical treatment costs, and permanent disability benefits.

Temporary Disability--When out of work and under authorized medical care for more than 7 days (retroactive), you are entitled to receive temporary disability benefits not to exceed 70% of the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW).