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Part One: A Journey Through Time – The Origins of Workers’ Compensation

Hello everyone! Today, we’re going on an exciting journey through history to explore the development of workers’ compensation. Understanding the evolution of this system is essential for navigating the complex world of workplace safety and liability. So, fasten your seatbelts and let’s travel back in time! Medieval Europe: The Seeds of an Idea Believe it or not, workers’ compensation has…

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John Lavery

John Lavery Joins HMC as Principal Partner: Elevating Our Workers’ Compensation Practice Hooks Meng & Clement (HMC) is proud to continue the momentum of growth and excellence by welcoming John Lavery, a distinguished figure in Workers’ Compensation law, as a Principal Partner. John’s illustrious career and depth of expertise further solidify HMC’s position as a leader in legal services within…

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Dan Schwartz

Welcoming Principal Partner Dan Schwartz to HMC: A New Chapter in Workers’ Compensation Excellence As Hooks Meng & Clement (HMC) continues to fortify its position as the leading Workers’ Compensation law firm in Nevada, we are thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team. Daniel Schwartz, with three decades of unmatched expertise in Workers’ Compensation law, joins us as…

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John Clement

Every successful team requires a member who embodies stability and a grounding influence, and for HMC, that individual is John Clement. As a co-founder, John’s focus on establishing the firm with steadfast fiscal discipline and unwavering foundational values has been instrumental in our success. His role in providing a stable base has been a cornerstone in the development and growth…

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Shaun Meng

Shaun Meng, serves as HMC’s Managing Partner and was instrumental in our firm’s formation. Shaun is a driven and passionate business leader and legal advocate. Shaun holds a bachelors of science in business management and marketing from BYU. Prior to entering into the legal field he put that training to work as working in his family’s and other businesses. Always…

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Dalton L. Hooks, Jr.

Our founder, Dalton L. Hooks, Jr., is an educator, entrepreneur, and innovator; his core values of excellence, integrity, vision, and passion are at the heart of everything we do here at HMC! The seeds of HMC were sowed in 2004 when Dalton started Hooks Law Office in his home office after spending time working at larger regional and international firms.…

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