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Free for Injured Workers

Connect with the Right Attorney. No Games.

A transparent, neutral attorney connection service for New York workers' compensation. Attorneys are assigned by neutral rotation. No paid placement. No referral fees. No endorsements. Just real representation.

How It Works

How It Works for Injured Workers

Three simple steps to connect with a licensed attorney.

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Tell Us About Your Case

Submit your county, injury type, and case stage. No account needed. Your information stays private and is only shared with one participating attorney at a time.

2

We Connect You

Your information is sent to a participating attorney in your area through neutral, mechanical assignment. No attorney is recommended or endorsed.

3

The Attorney Contacts You

A licensed NYS workers' compensation attorney will reach out within 48 hours. If they don't, we automatically connect you with another attorney.

No account needed. Takes about 2 minutes.

Our Transparency Promise

Six core principles that make this service different.

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No Paid Placement

Attorneys cannot pay for priority. Assignment is by neutral round-robin rotation, not bidding or rankings.

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Flat Lead Fee Only

Attorneys pay a flat per-lead fee. No referral fees, no percentage of your case, no kickbacks.

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Random Order Every Time

Every visitor sees a different order. We use Fisher-Yates shuffle, reseeded on each page load. There is no "first slot" to buy.

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No Endorsements

Listing is purely informational. The Comp Desk does not recommend, certify, or endorse any attorney. You decide.

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No Tracking

We don't monitor which attorney you click or call. Your choice remains private between you and the attorney.

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Owner Excluded

Joel Mays' firm (Shulman & Hill) is permanently excluded from the network. Joel Mays is an attorney at Shulman & Hill — not an owner or partner. No conflict of interest. Enforced by code.

Join the Network — Pay Only for Leads You Accept

Purchase lead credits. When an injured worker in your county submits a case, you receive a notification. Review the case details (county, injury type, case stage) and accept the lead to receive their contact information. One credit per accepted lead. If you don't respond within 48 hours, the lead moves to the next attorney automatically.

How It Works:
1. Purchase a credit package below.
2. When a lead in your county comes in, you're notified with case details.
3. Accept the lead — one credit is deducted and you receive the worker's contact info.
4. Decline or don't respond within 48 hours — the lead rotates to the next attorney. No credit used.
Single Lead
$99
1 credit
$99 / lead
Most Popular
Starter
$249
3 credits
$83 / lead
Standard
$449
5 credits
$89.80 / lead
Volume
$799
10 credits
$79.90 / lead

No monthly fees. No setup costs. No referral percentages. You only pay for leads you choose to accept.

Apply to Join

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how the network works.

Does The Comp Desk recommend specific attorneys?
No. The Comp Desk does not endorse, recommend, or certify any attorney in the network. Attorney assignment is mechanical and based on neutral round-robin rotation. You are responsible for evaluating attorneys and choosing one that fits your needs.
How are attorneys assigned to my case?
Attorneys are assigned through neutral round-robin rotation based on your county. There is no bidding, no rankings, and no paid priority. When you submit your case information, the next participating attorney in your county's rotation receives a notification. If they don't respond within 48 hours, the lead automatically moves to the next attorney.
Why is the owner's firm (Shulman & Hill) excluded?
To avoid conflict of interest. Joel Mays, the creator of The Comp Desk, is an attorney at Shulman & Hill. To ensure this service remains neutral and unbiased, the firm is permanently excluded — enforced by automated testing in the code. The Comp Desk is a connection tool, not a marketing vehicle for the owner's law practice.
How much does it cost for attorneys to participate?
Attorneys purchase lead credits. A single credit costs $99. Volume packages are available: 3 credits for $249 (Starter), 5 credits for $449 (Standard), or 10 credits for $799 (Volume). One credit is used per accepted lead. There are no monthly fees, no setup fees, and no referral percentages. Injured workers use the service completely free of charge.
What if I accept a lead but can't reach the worker?
If you document 3 contact attempts over 5 business days and the worker remains unreachable, you receive a full credit refund. Contact joel@thecompdesk.com with your attempt log to request the refund.
Can I request removal from the network?
Yes. Any attorney can request removal from the network by contacting The Comp Desk at joel@thecompdesk.com. Removal is processed within one business day. Unused credits are refundable. No questions asked.

Injured at Work?

Submit your case details and we'll connect you with a licensed NYS workers' compensation attorney. It's free, simple, and transparent.