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.

Our mission began in Chicago, Illinois in 2013, although we have always served clients throughout the United States. We are a law firm that assists clients in all matters involving employee benefits and other individual insurance. The expanding demand for our wide range of services has allowed for the opening of our new office in Seattle as of October 1, 2021. We are thrilled and grateful for this opportunity.

The DeBofsky Sherman Casciari Reynold P. C. team has continually provided thoughtful and compassionate legal counsel and litigation services to its clients, defending their benefits inside and outside the courtroom. Our firm is ranked among the top disability and ERISA law firms in the nation.  Our practice areas include:

  • Disability insurance benefits, including short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), individual disability insurance (IDI) benefits
  • A range of employer-provided benefits governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
  • Retirement benefits
  • Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance benefits
  • Health and medical insurance
  • Parity litigation under the Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act (MHAEA)
  • And more…

Learn More About Our Practice in Seattle

Now that we have our new office in Seattle, our West Coast clients will have the opportunity to speak with a lawyer who understands their situation from a local’s perspective.  We are eager to bring our local physical presence to Washington and the West Coast region.

We are pleased to announce that our new Seattle office opened on October 1, 2021. You can find us at:

3101 Western Ave 
Suite 350, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone:  206-333-2696
Email: [email protected]

Marie E. Casciari will lead the Seattle office. Ms. Casciari is one of our shareholders and practices exclusively in the areas of employee benefits, ERISA, mental health parity, and other insurance benefits litigation. Marie Casciari handles litigation at the state court, federal district court, and federal appellate court levels; and manages internal appeals and benefit claim submissions under group and individual benefit plans.

We would like to thank you for your consistent support and look forward to your future assistance. Contact us anytime to learn more about our team and what we can do for you.

Related Articles

The Importance of Judicial Standards of Review in ERISA Litigation

The Importance of Judicial Standards of Review in ERISA Litigation

Congress enacted the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) law to protect . . . participants in employee benefit plans and their beneficiaries, by requiring the disclosure and reporting to participants and beneficiaries of financial and other information with respect thereto, by establishing standards of conduct, responsibility, and obligation for fiduciaries of employee benefit plans, and by providing for appropriate remedies, sanctions, and ready access to the Federal Courts. […]

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

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

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. [..]

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

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

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. […]