Marie E. Casciari Recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers
We are excited that one of our shareholders, attorney Marie E. Casciari, has been recommended by her Leading Lawyers peers as Emerging Lawyer for 2022. […]
Author: Mark Debofsky
New ERISA Rulings Diverge on Civil Procedure
Over the past several months, there has been a flurry of federal appellate opinions questioning civil procedure norms in Employee Retirement Income Security Act benefits litigation.[1] A pair of brand new appellate decisions have also focused on the same issue, although not necessarily in a direction that harmonizes ERISA civil procedure with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Has Your Short-Term or Long-Term Disability Benefits Claim Been Denied?
By definition, anyone who applies for short-term and long-term disability benefits is in a vulnerable situation. They are sick or injured and unable to work. And they are counting on their disability benefits to help meet their financial needs. Undeniably, it is unbearably hard to fight a debilitating illness or injury and battle with their insurance company at the same time […]
DeBofsky Law Expands to Seattle, WA
DeBofsky Law P. C is excited to announce the opening of our second office in Seattle, Washington. This expansion will enable us to serve our existing and future clients throughout the West Coast while accommodating the growing demand for employee benefits legal services generally. […]
Who Has the Burden of Proof When an ERISA Claim Is Denied?
When employee benefit claims brought under ERISA come before a court for resolution, who has the burden of proof? Does the claimant have the burden of proving the claim denial was improper, or does the insurance company has the burden of proving its decision was correct […]