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    Shareholder James Creegan, Esq. Selected as a Recipient of the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) Presidents Award

    December 7, 2023

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    Stark & Stark is proud to congratulate Shareholder James Creegan for being selected as a recipient of the 2023 Presidents Award* given by the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG).

    The Presidents Award is given by the WILG President to a handful of members of the organization who have made significant contributions to the association during their term. Out of over 1,000 WILG members, James was one of only eight members chosen to receive this year’s award. James received the award from outgoing President George Townsend at this year’s WILG Annual Convention in Hawaii.

    “WILG is a national non-profit membership organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who suffer the consequences of workplace injuries and illnesses. The group acts principally to assist attorneys and non-profit groups in advocating the rights of injured workers through education, communication, research, and information gathering.”For more information on the WILG, please click here.

    “WILG is a fantastic organization comprised of advocates for injured workers from around the country,” said James. “I am proud to be a part of such a tremendous group of attorneys and professionals who embrace the cause and fight for injured workers, making great friends in the process – which all makes this a special recognition. 

    James is a member of the firm’s Workers Compensation and Construction Accident Groups. He specializes in representing injured workers from a variety of backgrounds throughout the state, including those who have suffered significant spinal injuries, totally disabled individuals, and workers injured as the result of the negligence of a third party.

    Congratulations, James!

    *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

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