(Niagara Falls, ON) The Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) is pleased to announce that Dennis Thomas is the recipient of the 2015 PHPA Workers’ Compensation Panel of Attorneys Member of the Year Award.

Thomas was presented with the annual Award at the 2015 PHPA Workers’ Compensation Panel of Attorneys meeting held November 19th and 20^th in San Francisco, California.  Thomas was recognized for his dedication and leadership on behalf of past, present, and future PHPA Members.

“Dennis has been instrumental in the Association’s significant advancement of injured players’ rights, particularly in the State of California which is now home to five American Hockey League franchises,” said PHPA Executive Director Larry Landon.  “He has gone the extra mile whenever necessary to ensure acceptable outcomes for current and former Members whom he has represented, and as such, he is truly deserving of this prestigious award and recognition.” 

Thomas has been practicing workers’ compensation cases since 1991, and in 1998 opened the Law Offices of Dennis K. Thomas.  He is a member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association (CAAA) and also sits on their Board of Governors.

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