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DeBofsky Law Recognized in the 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

by Mark Debofsky | Nov 7, 2023 | Announcements | 0 comments

We are thrilled to announce the recognition of DeBofsky Law, in the 14th edition of the 2024 Best Law Firms®. Our accolades include:

National Tier 1: Litigation – ERISA
National Tier 3: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Metropolitan Tier 1 (Chicago):
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Litigation – ERISA
Metropolitan Tier 3 (Chicago): Litigation – Insurance

DeBofsky Law team celebrating 2024 Best Law Firms recognition

This esteemed recognition reflects our dedication to legal excellence and our enduring commitment to providing outstanding service to our clients. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our dedicated team, our trusted colleagues, and valued clients for making this achievement possible.

ERISA Venue Provisions: Where Can You File Your Benefits Lawsuit?

Mar 17, 2025 | ERISA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) governs private sector employee benefits plans, including retirement, disability, and health plans. One of the key aspects of ERISA litigation is the question of venue — where participants or beneficiaries file their lawsuits when they believe their plan rights are violated. […]

How to File a Winning ERISA Claim

Mar 15, 2025 | ERISA

If you have an employment-related benefit claim, ERISA likely applies to your claim. ERISA claims involve complex rules and strict deadlines that can be challenging and challenging to navigate. […]

Disability Ruling Guides On Cases With Uncertain Causation

Feb 19, 2025 | Disability Insurance, ERISA

Deciding disability benefit claims correctly can often pose a challenge for both claimants and insurers. Since disability is dependent on functional restrictions and not just on a diagnosis, determining a claimant’s level of functionality with respect to basic activities such as sitting, standing and walking can be difficult, especially when disability results from symptoms such as pain. […]

Case Analysis: Scanlon v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am.

Feb 17, 2025 | ERISA, Long Term Disability

Just over one year ago, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued a precedential decision that has a direct impact on disability cases subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). […]

Can I File a Lawsuit Against My Disability Insurer if it Fails to Decide My Disability Claim?

Feb 17, 2025 | Disability Insurance, ERISA

If you have disability insurance coverage through your employer, it is probably governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), a federal law that regulates employee benefit plans. […]

When Are Employee Benefits Not Subject to ERISA?

Feb 7, 2025 | Disability Benefits, Employee Benefits, ERISA

The federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) [1] applies to most, but not all, employee benefits provided by private sector employers under a regime of very broad preemption that supersedes all state laws that relate to employee benefits.[2] While the...