Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that Member Patrick J. Babin is serving as the President of the DOL-Joint Bar Association this year. The DOL – Joint Bar Association, Inc. is a national not-for-profit membership organization for plaintiff and defense attorneys committed to improving the legal process in claims arising through the United States Department of Labor. Patrick has served as a Member of the Board for several years.
Of the several goals of the Association, the following are the primary focus:
- To promote and improve the efficient handling of claims and cases administered and adjudicated by the U.S. Department of Labor for all parties involved in those claims, including injured workers, their employers, and insurance carriers.
- To create an unbiased resource for policy makers and the public on issues of importance related to the representation of individuals and companies involved in claims administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- To defend the honor of the legal profession and promote the highest standards of professional conduct for attorneys practicing before the U.S. Department of Labor.
- To provide guidance to the U.S. Department of Labor in administering laws and regulations within its jurisdiction throughout the United States and abroad.