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Emma Ellis

Emma Ellis, Attorney at Law

Utica, New York · 25 Years Experience

4.8/5.0 (216 client reviews) Avvo 9.5

About Emma Ellis

Emma Ellis is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 25 years of experience serving clients in Utica and throughout New York. Her firm handles all types of work injury claims from initial filing through appeals, and she offers free consultations to all prospective clients.

Workers CompensationPsychological InjuriesStress Claims

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Social Security Disability

Frequently Asked Questions

Emma Ellis works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in New York. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Emma Ellis handles all types of workers' compensation cases in New York, including Workers Compensation, Psychological Injuries, Stress Claims, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In New York, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Emma immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Emma Ellis's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 25 years of experience in New York workers' comp law, Emma knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Emma Ellis primarily serves clients in Utica and the surrounding New York area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in New York and were injured at work, contact Emma's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. New England Law School of Law
  • Bar New York State Bar, admitted 2001
  • Mbr New York Workers' Compensation Bar Association