DeBofsky Law, a leading employee and disability benefits law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of associate attorney Matthew Maloney to shareholder, effective July 1, 2023. Joining the firm as a contract attorney in 2017 and being promoted to an associate attorney in 2018, Maloney has dedicated his practice to advocating for individuals involved in disability and healthcare benefit disputes. This promotion reflects his exceptional commitment to the firm’s clients and its continued growth.

“Matthew’s promotion to shareholder is a testament to his exceptional legal skills, unwavering dedication, and passion for advocating on behalf of individuals facing challenging disputes,” said Mark DeBofsky, founder of DeBofsky Law. “His commitment to delivering favorable outcomes and his empathy for our clients make him an invaluable asset to our team.”

Prior to joining DeBofsky Law, Maloney graduated cum laude from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2017 with certificates of concentration in Health Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. While in law school, Maloney was a member of the Law Review and served as an Executive Board member of the Moot Court Honors Program. He also competed on the school’s National Moot Court Competition team and won the school’s Herzog Moot Court Competition. Additionally, he acted as a certified mediator for small claims in state court, as well as a judicial extern in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

 “I’m incredibly honored to be joining the team of shareholders at DeBofsky Law,” said Maloney. “It’s been a privilege to work alongside such a talented team and represent individuals in their most critical times of need. I’m dedicated to upholding our firm’s commitment to providing exceptional legal representation and fighting tirelessly for the rights of our clients.”

As DeBofsky Law’s fourth shareholder, Matthew Maloney joins current shareholders Marie Casciari, Mark DeBofsky, and Martina Sherman in leading the firm’s mission to provide comprehensive legal representation for ERISA claimants seeking resolution of issues surrounding disability and healthcare benefits.

About DeBofsky Law:

DeBofsky Law is a law firm dedicated to the representation of ERISA benefits claimants in matters relating to retirement/pension plans and disability, life, health, and long-term care insurance. Founded in 2013, our mission is to level the playing field for claimants seeking benefits from large insurance companies and corporations. To achieve this, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of legal advocacy and ethics. Our professionalism and deep knowledge of insurance and benefits law enable us to go toe-to-toe with the big firms and deliver results for our clients.

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