All SKRR Workers’ Compensation Partners Named 2026 Super Lawyers
In 2026, every workers’ compensation partner at Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio was selected to the Super Lawyers list. Mark R. Schmidt was additionally named to both the Pennsylvania Top 100 and Philadelphia Top 100 Super Lawyers lists, reflecting the firm’s standing among the most respected workers’ compensation practices in the Commonwealth.
Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio is a Delaware County based law firm devoted to representing injured workers in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims. For more than 30 years, the firm has handled thousands of cases and recovered over $100 million in benefits for injured workers throughout Delaware County and the greater Philadelphia region.
From newly reported work injuries and initial claim petitions to denied benefits, wage loss disputes, medical treatment conflicts, termination petitions, and negotiated lump sum settlements, the firm represents clients at every stage of the workers’ compensation process.
For injured workers in Delaware County and the surrounding Philadelphia communities, this recognition reinforces what our clients already know: our practice is devoted to protecting workers’ compensation benefits and securing meaningful results.
If you are dealing with a work injury, denied benefits, stopped wage loss checks, or a dispute over medical treatment, start with our Workers’ Compensation page for a clear overview of your rights and next steps.
2026 Super Lawyers Recognition for Our Workers’ Compensation Partners
Each of the firm’s workers’ compensation partners was selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list, a distinction based on peer nomination and independent evaluation within the legal community. When attorneys are consistently recognized in a focused area of law, it reflects sustained professional respect, certified specialization, and long term results on behalf of injured workers.
Mark R. Schmidt, Pennsylvania Top 100 and Philadelphia Top 100
Mark R. Schmidt is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and administered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He has practiced exclusively in workers’ compensation law for more than three decades.
He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2007 and, in 2026, was named to both the Pennsylvania Top 100 and Philadelphia Top 100 lists.
Mark represents injured workers in all types of workers’ compensation claims, including new injury filings, denied and delayed benefits, wage loss disputes, medical treatment conflicts, independent medical examinations, penalty petitions, and negotiated settlements. While he regularly litigates cases through hearings and appeals when necessary, his focus begins the moment a work injury is reported and continues through final resolution, ensuring his clients’ income and medical care remain protected.
Learn more about his background and credentials on his attorney profile.
Vasil L. Kirifides
Vasil L. Kirifides has represented injured workers in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claims for more than 30 years. He has been selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers from 2021 through 2026.
He works with injured workers across Delaware County and the greater Philadelphia region in every type of claim, from newly reported work injuries and claim petitions to contested wage loss benefits, treatment disputes, utilization review litigation, and negotiated settlements. His appellate advocacy has resulted in precedent setting decisions that continue to protect injured workers statewide, while his day to day practice remains focused on securing and preserving benefits for individuals and families.
Anna V. Rio
Anna V. Rio is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Law Specialist authorized by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and administered by the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
For more than three decades, she has represented injured workers exclusively in workers’ compensation matters. She handles new injury claims, denied benefits, medical treatment disputes, wage loss conflicts, independent medical examinations, penalty petitions, and settlements throughout Pennsylvania. Her landmark victory in McLaughlin v. WCAB (St. Francis Country House) remains influential in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law and reflects her depth of experience in protecting injured workers’ statutory rights.
Recognized Leaders in Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law
Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio is built on workers’ compensation advocacy. Our workers’ compensation partners have devoted their careers to protecting injured workers’ rights under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act, whether the case involves a straightforward new injury claim or a heavily contested dispute over wage loss or medical benefits.
Our attorneys represent injured workers across Delaware County, including Media, Upper Darby, Chester, Springfield, and surrounding communities, as well as individuals who live or work in the greater Philadelphia area. Every case receives the same focused attention, preparation, and strategic advocacy.
Consistent recognition by Super Lawyers, including statewide and Philadelphia Top 100 distinctions, reflects peer acknowledgment of experience and results within the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation bar.
A Firm Built on Workers’ Compensation Advocacy
Workers’ compensation is not a sideline practice at Schmidt, Kirifides, Rassias & Rio. It is the firm’s foundation.
Over the past three decades, the partners have collectively handled thousands of work injury cases involving:
- New work injury claims
- Denied or delayed workers’ compensation benefits
- Stopped or reduced wage loss checks
- Medical treatment disputes and utilization review
- Independent medical examinations
- Penalty petitions
- Hearings before Workers’ Compensation Judges
- Appeals
- High value lump sum settlements
If you live or work in Delaware County and were injured on the job, visit our dedicated Delaware County Workers’ Compensation Lawyers page to understand how we approach local cases and protect our clients’ rights.
If you were injured at work in Delaware County or the Philadelphia area, contact our office directly through the homepage to speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.