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Updates on the latest in benefits news and practical pointers for your benefits-related issues.
The Appeal You File Now Is the Case You Get Later
The Wall Street Times recently profiled our founding partner, Mark DeBofsky, and his four decades representing people whose disability, life, and accidental death benefits were denied. You can read it here: How Mark DeBofsky Is Helping Policyholders Pursue the...
The ERISA “Administrative” Record: How to Build the File That Wins Your Disability Appeal
If your long-term disability benefit claim was just denied, your first instinct is probably to gather more records and send them to the insurance company with the expectation that a little more evidence will suffice. That instinct is the right one, but the stakes are...
When Your Disability Claim Is Denied Because the Insurer Says You Were Not Actively at Work
You filed a long-term disability claim. Your doctors support you. The medical evidence confirms you cannot work. Then the denial letter arrives, and it does not mention your medical condition at all. Instead, the insurer points to a clause in your plan called the...
Announcements
Marie Casciari Named to 2026 Washington Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers®
DeBofsky Law is proud to announce a milestone for Marie Casciari, shareholder and leader of the firm’s Seattle office. Super Lawyers® has named her to the 2026 Washington Super Lawyers list. Rated by Super Lawyersloading ... This recognition marks a notable step in...
DeBofsky Law Named to 2026 Best Law Firms® List for Excellence in ERISA and Insurance Law
We are proud to announce that DeBofsky Law has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®— a prestigious recognition awarded to the top 3.8% of firms nationwide. […]
Mark DeBofsky Named to 2026 Best Lawyers in America® for ERISA and Insurance Law Excellence
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 […]
How We’ve Won Benefits for Our Clients
Throughout the years, we’ve won thousands of cases. We’ve beat insurance companies. And we changed the law so that it works for you.
Resources
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