Thomas Wilken

Attorney Thomas Wilken from The Belt Law Firm

Practice Areas

  • Workers’ Compensation Law 95%
  • Unemployment Compensation 5%

Biography

Thomas Wilken graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and went onto Duquesne University School of Law earning his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Wilken served as both the President and Vice President of the Dauphin County Workers’ Compensation Section, as well as, speaking on topics pertinent to injured workers. With over three decades of experience, Attorney Wilken has been assisting injured workers since 1993.

Attorney Wilken is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Dauphin County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and the Middle District of the United States Federal Court.

In addition, he served as a member and former Treasurer of the Chambersburg Hispanic American Center. He has been previously selected as a member of the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers in the area of Workers’ Compensation and is currently certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Law section as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  

When not working, he enjoys golfing, kayaking, and coaching his children’s sports teams. He is also a member of the Mechanicsburg Elks.  

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • J.D. – 1988
  • University Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • B.A. Communication, Minor Psychology– 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1989

Awards/Recognition

  • Super Lawyers 2011, 2017-2023

Professional Associations

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
  • Dauphin County Bar Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, Member
  • Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the Middle District of the United States Federal Court, Member
  • Former Treasurer of the Chambersburg Hispanic American Center, Member

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Workers’ Compensation, Pennsylvania Bar Association Section on Workers’ Compensation Law, 2013
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