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Celebrating Excellence: Mark D. DeBofsky Honored by Super Lawyers in 2025

by Mark Debofsky | Jan 22, 2025 | Announcements | 0 comments

2025 is a monumental year for Mark D. DeBofsky and DeBofsky Law. Mark has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the 20th consecutive year, a remarkable achievement that highlights his consistent dedication to excellence in the legal profession.

This year, Mark was once again recognized among the Top 10 Illinois Lawyers and the Top 100 Illinois Lawyers—prestigious honors he has received multiple times throughout his career. In addition, Mark was the focus of a Super Lawyers Feature Story, showcasing his unparalleled expertise in employee benefits law and his commitment to championing the rights of individuals.

These honors not only reflect Mark’s exceptional contributions but also the values at the heart of DeBofsky Law: advocacy, expertise, and compassion. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and thank our clients for placing their trust in us.

Congratulations, Mark, on these outstanding recognitions!

ERISA-Governed vs. Non-ERISA Group Benefits: Key Differences and Why They Matter

Apr 25, 2025 | ERISA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) affects millions of Americans with employer-sponsored benefits, but most don’t know until a claim is denied. ERISA is an acronym for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, a law passed by Congress in 1974. The primary intent behind ERISA was to protect employees’ retirement benefits. [..]

Things to Know Before Filing a Lawsuit Against a Disability Insurance Company

Apr 18, 2025 | Disability Insurance, ERISA

Has your disability insurer failed to decide on your claim? Long delays can leave you without income when you need it most. ERISA sets strict deadlines to ensure claims are handled fairly. […]

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”). […]