Attorney Profiles

777 Main Street
Suite 1300
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817-336-8651

Nicholas Bettinger

Born: April 14, 1966
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas
College: Baylor University (B.B.A., 1988)
Law School: Baylor Law School (J.D., 1991)
E-Mail: nickb@mcdonaldlaw.com

Mr. Bettinger joined McDonald Sanders in 1991 and immediately began working with nonsubscribers to workers’ compensation insurance in the state of Texas. His representation of nonsubscribers includes consulting with employers on the legal requirements to become a nonsubscriber, preparation of welfare benefit plans to provide quality benefits to employees in lieu of workers’ compensation benefits, educating management on proper administration of the injury benefits plan, training supervisors on workplace safety, counseling employers on specific claims, and representing employers in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings brought by injured employees.

In his 15 years of experience in representing nonsubscribers, Mr. Bettinger has worked with employers throughout the state. He is a regular speaker for TXANS (Texas Association of Responsible Nonsubscribers). Mr. Bettinger also works with employers on such labor and employment issues as state and federal compliance, employee relations, and the handling of claims and lawsuits. With his experience in network administration, Mr. Bettinger advises employers on the legal aspects of technology in the workplace.

Due to the frequent changes to regulations involving motor carriers, Mr. Bettinger advises employers on compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including driver qualification, hours of service rules, and drug & alcohol testing. His representation includes defending interstate and intrastate motor carriers in personal injury lawsuits.