Many Workers’ Compensation law firms claim to “serve” our area, yet their offices are over an hour away. This often means you may never meet your attorney in person or be able to drop off paperwork at their office. At those distant firms, cases are frequently managed by paralegals rather than dedicated workers’ compensation attorneys.
We are the only workers’ compensation law firm headquartered locally. Rothermel & Wilson is here in Oneonta, NY. Being nearby allows you to meet with us face to face and stop by our office whenever you wish. At Rothermel & Wilson, I personally manage your claim, making it a priority to meet every potential client in person so you can get to know me before you decide to hire us.
Local Expertise
I’ve lived in Oneonta for over 20 years. Our firm understands this community and brings more than two decades of experience litigating against employers throughout the area, including Amphenol, the Youth Leadership Academy, Suputo, and most major regional employers. I am familiar with how these employers handle workers’ comp claims.
Call for a Free Consultation
Schedule a free consultation and meet with me directly—you decide for yourself. Would you rather have a local workers’ compensation lawyer who handles your case personally and meets with you in person, or would you prefer to be treated like just another number, with your claim overseen by a paralegal from a faraway city?
Attorney Christopher “Kip” Wilson
I have over 20 years of experience representing injured workers before the Workers’ Comp. Board.
I grew up in Syracuse. I received his BA in Chemistry from Wesleyan University in 1996 and a MS in Chemistry in 1997. I graduated from Cornell Law School in 2001. After Law School, I worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.
For the past 20+ years I have lived in Oneonta, NY with a practice focusing on assisting injured workers navigate the Workers’ Compensation system.


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Our firm is dedicated exclusively to representing injured workers before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. If you’ve been hurt on the job, call us today. We’ll explain how we can help you secure every benefit you’re entitled to, guide you through the complexities of the Workers’ Comp. system, and advocate for you both inside and outside the courtroom.
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Our firm is dedicated to representing injured workers before the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board. Our role is to help you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to for your work accident, guide you through the complexities of the Workers’ Comp. system, and advocate for you both in and out of the courtroom.
By working closely with you and keeping you informed, our goal is to help your case proceed as smoothly as possible—reducing the need for court appearances. Let us know how we can help.



