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Mark DeBofsky Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America® for ERISA and Insurance Law Excellence

by DeBofsky | Aug 21, 2025 | Announcements | 0 comments

We’re proud to share that Mark D. DeBofsky, founding attorney of DeBofsky Law, has once again been named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This recognition is one of the most trusted peer-review honors in the legal profession.

Mark was selected in the following categories:

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
ERISA Litigation
Insurance Litigation

This award reflects Mark’s decades of dedicated work representing professionals, executives, and policyholders whose claims have been denied or wrongfully terminated. Whether advocating in court or guiding clients through complex appeals, Mark brings clarity, empathy, and legal precision to every case.

If your disability or insurance benefits are at risk, put one of the nation’s top ERISA attorneys on your side.

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