ERISA Long-Term Disability Claims: Appeal Strategies, Rights and Protections, Best Practices for Counsel
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide ERISA attorneys with a comprehensive overview of the appeals procedures and strategies for handling ERISA long-term disability claims. The panel will discuss how to file a strong appeal for long-term disability benefits subject to ERISA, protection and rights for long-term disability claimants, pitfalls to avoid in handling appeals, and other vital issues.
Outline
- Key considerations and provisions for SPDs and plan documents
- Impact of ERISA on long-term disability claims
- Rights and protections for claimants
- Appeal procedures and pitfalls to avoid
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- Identifying areas of concern for long-term disability claims under ERISA
- Determining the applicability of ERISA requirements to current benefit plans
- Conducting an internal review of claims and appeals processes, plan language, and notices
- Rights and protections for long-term disability claimants
- Techniques to ensure a successful appeal when a long-term disability claim is denied
Faculty
Nick Lavella
Attorney
Keller & Keller
Mr. Lavella is a lawyer that represents disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration and U.S. federal... | Read More
Mr. Lavella is a lawyer that represents disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration and U.S. federal courts. He serves as an attorney for those who were denied Social Security disability benefits, short term disability insurance benefits, and long term disability insurance benefits.
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Timothy P. Maynard
Shareholder
Hawks Quindel
Mr. Maynard is a shareholder at Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee office, where he has practiced since 2013. Since that... | Read More
Mr. Maynard is a shareholder at Hawks Quindel’s Milwaukee office, where he has practiced since 2013. Since that time, he has represented employees in claims for unpaid minimum wages, agreed-upon wages, and overtime pay; long-term disability benefits; short-term disability benefits; Social Security Disability benefits; race discrimination; sex discrimination; sexual harassment; severance agreements; and non-compete agreements. Mr. Maynard is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Supreme Court of the State of Wisconsin, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, as well as the United States District Courts for the Eastern Districts of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Missouri, and the Western District of Wisconsin.
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John V. Tucker
Managing Partner
Tucker Disability Law
Throughout his 30-year career, disability attorney Mr. Tucker has established a reputation for providing top-notch... | Read More
Throughout his 30-year career, disability attorney Mr. Tucker has established a reputation for providing top-notch representation for individuals filing for disability benefits and insurance claims. He leads a dedicated legal team with more than 40 years of combined experience helping individuals from all walks of life get the insurance or government benefits they deserve.
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