NWCDN Members regularly post articles and summary judgements in workers’ compensations law in your state.
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As of January 1, 2026, the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission has appointed the Commission’s newest Administrative Judge, Nick Saucier.
Nick Saucier succeeds the Administrative Judge Melba Dixon, whose retirement was announced in the fall of 2025. Judge Dixon spent her professional career in public service, with 28 years with the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission and more than 41 years with the State of Mississippi.
Judge Saucier brings substantial experience in Mississippi workers’ compensation law, including more than 15 years representing employers and carriers in all phases of workers’ compensation litigation. Prior to his new role as Administrative Judge, he was the Managing Claims Attorney and Litigation Manager for Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company, and before that he was a practicing attorney at Markow Walker, P.A. In addition, Judge Saucier served two decades as a Judge Advocate in the Mississippi Army National Guard and currently holds the rank as Colonel.