Disability Lawyers

I. Introduction We attorneys occasionally think about what would happen if we died. We have life insurance in place and so there should...

Many ERISA plans have an enforceable limitation of action provision. These replace any applicable state law statute of limitations....

We have talked about the model employee benefits attorney and the model client, and now we are going to talk about the model case, but...

Missed a claim deadline on a long-term disability claim, life insurance claim, or pension claim? All hope is not lost. A claimant may yet...

Attorneys handling estate and probate matters are very familiar with Ala. Code § 43-8-253 which provides: “(c) A named beneficiary of a...

Because ERISA law is different than other statutes and state law, the litigation may proceed differently. One matter that frequently...

ERISA has a fee-shifting provision found at 29 U.S.C. § 1132(g)(1). It provides that “the court in its discretion may allow a reasonable...

When fighting to receive long-term disability benefits, many people (including lawyers) are surprised to learn that a long-term...

Our economy is in the throes of reopening after the COVID-induced shutdowns and restrictions. Much has been made of the resulting labor...

The final rule regarding restaurant tips is on its way despite being delayed. Currently, after April 30, 2021, an employer or manager who...

We often discuss the bad conduct by insurance companies and plan administrators. But what if a beneficiary engages in bad conduct? Some...

Many employers may require an employee to sign an arbitration clause as a condition of employment or as a condition for receiving...