The Firm works closely with company personnel and their Third Party Administrators to reduce workers' compensation costs. Most clients and their TPA's utilize the Firm's experience by seeking advice on certification of claims, defense strategies, returning employees to work, use of rehabilitation consultants and settlement of claims.

Garvin & Hickey represents employers at all administrative hearing levels of the Industrial Commission and also in jury and non-jury trials in all Ohio counties. The Firm has extensive experience in the Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio.

The Firm's representation includes not only the defense of injury and occupational disease claims but also the defense of violations of specific safety requirements and intentional tort actions. The Firm has represented employers in defense of OSHA citations and wrongful discharge actions arising out of industrial injuries.

Garvin & Hickey has extensive experience in assisting employers in successfully transitioning from the State Insurance Fund to a Self-Insured Worker's Compensation program. Both principals of the Firm have completed the certification requirements for establishing a Qualified Health Plan which is is required for all employers desiring to become self-insured.

The majority of the Firm's practice is in Ohio. However, Garvin & Hickey has conducted audits of clients workers' compensation programs in other states. Such audits include a review of work being performed by in-house personnel as well as the TPA and outside counsel.

The Firm of Garvin & Hickey, LLC has received the highest possible AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, both principals are listed in Best Lawyers in America and both principals are listed in Ohio Super Lawyers.