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Stephanie J. Stevenson

Stephanie started practicing law in 1997 after a ten year career as a vocational rehabilitation counselor where she assisted persons with disabilities in identifying and training for new vocations. The Law Office of Stephanie J. Stevenson, P.C. built upon that experience by focusing on assisting people who are injured or disabled to secure the benefits they are entitled to under state and federal programs. Her primary work has been in the fields of Workers ’ Compensation and Social Security Disability. Prior to opening her own practice in 2002, Stephanie contracted with Norton Frickey and Associates where she handled Workers ’ Compensation cases and honed her negotiation and litigation skills.In 2010, Stephanie decided to expand her representation to include disabled veterans. She was recently admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Stephanie graduated with a juris doctorate from the University of Denver, Strum College of Law in 1997. Additionally, she holds a Masters degree in Communications from the University of Northern Colorado and a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her professional affiliations and memberships include:

• Workers Compensation Education Association (WCEA), Vice President

• National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (NOSSCR)

• Colorado Bar Association

• El Paso County Bar Association

• National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)

• Ben Wendlekin Inn of Court

• National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA)

• Board Member, Colorado School of Professional Psychology (2005-2007)

Throughout her professional career, Stephanie has worked tirelessly to help people with disabilities and injuries get the benefits they deserve. To this end, Stephanie has successfully argued before the Colorado Supreme Court winning benefits that continue to help Workers ’ Compensation claimants across the state. Says Stephanie, “Our business philosophy is simple. We help people get the benefits they deserve, providing personal, professional and compassionate service. It is simply what we do all day, every day. ”

Bridget Verbanac

Bridget is a paralegal extraordinaire who makes magic happen in the office. Her trademark "make it happen" attitude allows her to navigate the complex issues common to working with insurance companies and government agencies with ease. Her colleagues marvel at her ability to accomplish seemingly impossible tasks while clients praise her empathy and open communication style. Bridget ’s professional expertise, organization and communication skills are essential to the team ’s success.

Bridget holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Dakota and is certified as a Paralegal by the Denver Paralegal Institute. She began her legal career in 1998 with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court in North Dakota, where she worked as a Juvenile Presenting Officer and Acting Chief Clerk of Court.

When Bridget moved to Colorado Springs, she was hired as a Workers’ Compensation legal assistant and assistant office manager at a small law firm. Her next job was working with Stephanie as a legal assistant and then paralegal with Norton Frickey and Associates. Because they made such a great team, Stephanie invited Bridget to join her when she opened her own firm in 2002. According to Stephanie, “Hiring Bridget was one of the best decisions I ever made. She is invaluable to the success of this firm and is a true asset and friend to our clients. ”

Nate Searing

Nate Searing is the newest addition to the team, having started in mid-2009. Nate serves as Client Services Coordinator, supporting the legal team and assisting clients with a myriad of case-related responsibilities. He also contributes to the firm ’s marketing efforts and spearheads Stephanie’s push to provide Colorado residents easier access to Social Security Disability, Workers ’ Compensation and Veterans’ Disability news and information through this site and elsewhere.

Nate holds a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Arizona. Relatively new to Colorado Springs, he began his career as a newspaper reporter and later as a magazine editor in Southern Arizona, and also served as a non-partisan legislative researcher for the Commerce Committee during the Arizona Senate ’s 45th Legislature (2001/2002). He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Business Administration at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. “Nate is a real asset to the firm. He is fearless when it comes to getting things done and provides great insight into keeping our clients informed. ”

The team at the Law Office of Stephanie J. Stevenson, P.C., works hard to keep up on the most recent legal developments and to shape the law that helps injured workers.

Stephanie has taken client cases all the way to the Colorado Supreme Court. In 2006, she won a case that continues to benefit injured workers throughout the state by increasing the way benefits are figured when an injured worker loses health insurance.

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In 2010, the Supreme Court granted cert on another of Stephanie’s cases, Nelson v.ICAO. Oral argument is scheduled for March 2, 2010.

While we cannot guarantee the outcome of your case, you can be assured that at the Law Office of Stephanie J. Stevenson, P.C., we will work hard to get you all the benefits you are entitled to. We will always tell you the truth about the strength of your case and treat you with courtesy and respect. Your phone calls will be returned, your questions answered, and you will have an experienced legal team in your corner.

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