About Catherine Mary
Catherine Mary Stanton is a senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP, located in New York City. She leads the firm’s workers' compensation department, which has been dedicated to representing injured workers for over 80 years. The firm primarily focuses on workers' compensation and social security disability claims. Ms. Stanton joined the firm in 1990 and became a partner in 1998, contributing significantly to its reputation and success in advocating for clients. A graduate of St. John's University, Ms.
Stanton earned her Bachelor’s degree magna cum laude in 1986. She continued her education at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary, where she received her Juris Doctor in 1989. Her academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her legal career, which has been marked by numerous accolades. From 2007 to 2025, she has been recognized annually on the Super Lawyers list in the area of workers' compensation, highlighting her expertise and commitment to her field. In 2024, Ms. Stanton was honored with the Lewis L. Heller Beacon Award from the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG), evidence of her leadership and advocacy in workers' rights.
She has held several prominent leadership roles in various legal organizations. Notably, she served as President of WILG from 2012 to 2013 and was the past Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section for the American Association for Justice. Her influence extends to local organizations as well; she is a director for the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and has served as Vice President of the Brehon Law Society of Nassau County, which focuses on human rights and civil liberties, particularly concerning issues in Northern Ireland. In addition to her leadership roles, Ms. Stanton has received multiple honors throughout her career. In 2023, she was awarded the Comp Laude Applicant/Claimant Attorney of the Year, recognizing her dedication to her clients. She was inducted as a Fellow of the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers in 2015, further solidifying her standing in the legal community.
Additionally, she has been named to the New York Super Lawyers Women's Edition list in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018, showcasing her influence as a female attorney in a predominantly male field. Ms. Stanton’s experience includes handling many workers' compensation claims, particularly those related to occupational diseases. She is not only a skilled attorney but also a dedicated educator. She has lectured to unions, bar associations, and medical groups on critical topics affecting injured workers and their advocates. Her professional affiliations include membership in the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York State Bar Association. The National Academy of Social Insurance, reflecting her commitment to ongoing education and advocacy in her field.
