LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY & ERISA LITIGATION

For decades, attorneys at the firm have represented insurers, employers, welfare and benefit plans, fiduciaries, various self-insured entities, and plan administrators in a full range of matters involving individual as well as group life, health, and disability policies including those governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Our attorneys are recognized as foremost experts in this field and have a proven track record of consistently obtaining favorable results on behalf of our clients including at the federal trial and appellate courts.

We have successfully handled thousands of cases by plaintiffs challenging the denial, termination or computation of benefits under various disability and life insurance policies, claims involving policy interpretation and related issues, as well as claims for statutory penalties, equitable relief, and breaches of fiduciary duties. We also represent and counsel clients on ERISA benefit plan compliance matters, issues related to ERISA preemption and exemption, exhaustion of administrative remedies, the applicable standard of review, interpleaders and related actions to resolve coverage issues such as beneficiary disputes, policy rescissions, regulatory disputes, as well as matters arising from agreements between benefit plans and companies that provide claims administrative services.

We understand that each case is unique and that it is crucial to identify potential issues and manage any disputes that may arise as early as possible. We proactively seek resolutions through early file analysis and risk assessment. When early resolutions are not possible, we have the skill and experience to resolve the matters through the courts. Our clients know and respect us for our ability to provide practical advice and tailored solutions in all manner of ERISA disputes.

Our lawyers are thoroughly familiar with the complexities and intricacies of the ever-changing nature of ERISA laws and regulations. Our attorneys frequently lecture and give presentations at various national conferences on life, health, disability, and ERISA matters. We have also served as key members of national organizations, such as the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Life, Health, and Disability and Insurance Committees, and have written and spoken extensively on ERISA and insurance issues on a national level. Our substantive knowledge of this area and tenacious advocacy have enabled us to consistently compile a track record of favorable outcomes for our clients.