Ralph M. Kirk, Esq.

Ralph M. Kirk, Esq., has represented injured workers and disabled individuals in all aspects of workers' compensation, Social Security Disability (SSDI), SSI, and industrial accident claims, for over 30 years.

Justin S. Teff, Esq.

Mr. Teff has lectured on workers' compensation subjects throughout New York for the Injured Workers' Bar Association, and has lectured on workers' compensation for the New York State Bar Association.

Robert A. King, L.H.R.

Robert A. King, L.H.R., has worked for Kirk & Teff, LLP since 2002, representing injured workers in claims before the Workers' Compensation Board.

James A. Chisholm, L.H.R.

Mr. Chisholm is licensed by the Workers' Compensation Board to represent injured workers and is certified to represent Social Security claimants in all applications for benefits, administrative hearings, and appeals to the Social Security Appeals Council.

William J. Kistner, Esq.

Since being admitted to practice law by the New York State Bar in February 2006, William has proudly fought for injured workers and the disabled in the Hudson Valley region.

Jennifer L. Osterhoudt, L.H.R.

Jennifer L. Osterhoudt, L.H.R. has worked for Kirk & Teff since 2011 and is a lifelong Dutchess County resident.

Drew A. Chisholm

Before joining the firm, Drew interned at the Medicare Rights Center and Brooklyn Legal Services, where he assisted disabled children and adults obtain the services they needed.

Rebeccah Kane

Rebeccah Kane is the most recent attorney to join Kirk & Teff, LLP. She has been practicing Workers’ Compensation law on behalf of injured workers since 2012.

Melinda Miner

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Melinda has presented continuing legal education seminars on a variety of workers’ compensation law subjects, including the Medical Treatment Guidelines, Permanent Impairment Guidelines, Workers’ Compensation Board procedures, and legislative changes.