Jonathan M Feigenbaum

Jonathan M Feigenbaum

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Insurance, Health Insurance

184 High Street, Suite 503, Boston, MA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 70%

Attorney representing employees in disability, health and life insurance claims, appeals and litigation and pension matters.

40 years | 1,300 cases

70%
Life Insurance 15%

Attorney representing beneficiaries when insurance company refuses to pay life insurance claim or accidental death insurance claim.

39 years | 71 cases

15%
Insurance 13%

Attorney representing individuals in life, health and disability, long-term-care, insurance litigation including bad faith insurance litigation.

40 years | 150 cases

13%
Health Insurance 2%

Attorney representing individuals and healthcare providers when insurance company or self-funded health plan refuses to pay for coverage.

27 years | 24 cases

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 39 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1987

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan M. Feigenbaum

184 High Street, Suite 503, Boston, MA, 02110

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Jonathan M Feigenbaum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 28 reviews

Posted by JT | April 27, 2015 | Employee Benefits

Success at last!

After working with a local ERISA attorney, who was unsuccessful in securing our disability insurance benefits, we found Jonathan to help us with our appeal. He offered us different fee scenarios, so we could choose to pay out of pocket or on a contingency fee basis, and we felt he worked equally har...d on our behalf to win. He walked us through the steps to get important medical letters and other testimonials to support our case. He aggressively represented us, was knowledgeable about our insurance company and ultimately prevailed. We were distant from Boston, but never needed to come to his office. Furthermore, Jonathan kept us well informed and was very responsive and reassuring to us throughout. We have recently recommended him to a friend, whose attorney is less experienced with disability insurance claim denials, Jonathan’s specialty.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2015 | Insurance

Only person I know that settled my Lyme disease claim.

I was misdiagnosed and I had late stage Lyme disease. I didn't know where I was often and shouldn't have even been driving a car. I have been self employed for 25 years and the year before I played rugby at my college alumni game at age 48. I have worked with several Bar associations, Dental Soci...eties and Medical associations. They all came to me for benefit insurance and advice. When I crippled and unable to defend myself I relied on the Paul Revere/Unum policy to cover my income. They didn't pay me!!!! With all the people I knew JONATHAN FEIGENBAUM was the only one to help me! He had the company pay me with in a few months, reviewed hundreds of pages of documents and looked at over 7 physicians that treated me. If you need a reference ask Jonathan for my number. MWK Up-state NY

Posted by KB | April 23, 2015 | Social Security Disability

You cannot find a better attorney!

Atty. Feigenbaum is a very knowledgeable, intelligent, and compassionate lawyer. He was referred to me by my Soc. Sec. lawyer and I was told “he is the best in the business” and that is so completely spot on! My case was, I’m sure, like so many others out there and was taking forever. I was on m...y second back surgery, have severe neurological issues (for over 10 years) and was still being denied LTD benefits, from the SAME company that had been paying me my STD. I was a litigation paralegal for over 20 years, but had no idea what to do, or where to turn. My husband is also disabled and was nearly killed in a horrific accident in July. Needless to say, our financial situation was dire, and my emotions were of course now completely directed to hoping and praying that my husband would survive, spending every possible waking (and sometimes sleeping) moment in the ICU. I was certainly not concentrated on the LTD issue, even though it meant our very survival. In the meantime, I had absolutely NO income, a husband in a coma, and on the other side of 50, my 75 year old mother was paying my mortgage so that my Grandson (who we have Guardianship of), myself and my husband, if he survived, would have a home to come home to. It was embarrassing, heartbreaking, stressful, and demoralizing, but I could do nothing about it. I had to concentrate on him. Now, I realize that most everyone in the position of fighting for their LTD benefits are financially desperate, but upon hearing of our particular circumstance, Jonathan offered to represent me on a pro bono basis! Yes, you “heard” that right; for free. I was in tears on the phone (literally) when he offered this to me. The fact that I was a pro bono client did not diminish his quality work and representation of my case. He handled everything for me, and wrote such a concise and detailed appeal of my case, in very short order, had my case approved, all the back payments en route and I am still collecting to date. Jonathan continues to represent me, as you will soon find out (if you don’t already) that winning your appeal is only the first step. These companies will continue to harass you and try to cease your benefits whenever possible. When that happens with me, I simply shoot him an email and the matter is handled without any stress on my part. The day Jonathan came into my life was a blessing. You can not find a better attorney. And yes, I’m happy to report, my husband survived.

Posted by Richard | April 22, 2015 | Personal Injury

Exceptional Legal Expertise and a Vigorous Advocate on My Side

In my work life I traveled around the world conducting contractual negotiations with lawyers in a variety of countries. Little did I know that I'd need the expertise of a lawyer in Boston to resolve a injury related issue with my company's insurance agent from which I had been stonewalled. After ga...thering all the relevant facts and affidavits, Jonathan resubmitted my claim. With his direct intervention my claim was finally approved. As mentioned, I had dealt with many lawyers all around the world. Jonathan was consistently and aggressively supporting my claim with sound legal positions. Even more impressive to me, even to this day almost two years since my claim was approved, he has continued to offer support for my own rehabilitation, both physically and mentally. He demonstrated his skill to me when we successfully resolved my claim. He has since demonstrated his support. I am very grateful.

Posted by RB | April 21, 2015 | Social Security Disability

An expert in his field.

After being disabled and collecting Long Term Disability benefits from my employer's insurance company, my claim was closed the week before Christmas. I began collecting when I had surgery to remove 2 tumors from my lungs. While recuperating from the months of chemo I had major back surgery with rods... and screws extending my neck to tail bone. I needed extensive rehab to learn to stand, walk and use my arms and hands. I contacted Jon Feigenbaum after Christmas and while he was on vacation. He began working the case even before he got back to his office. I was in and out of the hospital from January thru April but that did not hamper his work on my case. To make a longer story short, his aggressive pursuit of my rights had the insurance company reinstated my claim in October with retroactive payment. He is knowledgeable, precise, responsive, and a fighter for his clients. He involved my family on course of action he was taking in case I was unavailable. He would email when it was to late to call or text. He explained everything exactly. Jonathan is one of the best disability attorneys in the New England area.

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Jonathan M Feigenbaum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacy Tucker

Insurance lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Jonathan both as opposing counsel and as co-counsel. He is tireless in advocating for his clients and does an excellent job on their behalf."

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Adam Garner

Employee benefits lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Friend

"Jon is a tireless advocate on behalf of disabled individuals who have had their claims for disability benefits denied. He is thorough, knowledgeable, and involved in cases that have changed the law to benefit disability claimants. He is active in a number of professional organizations, in order to influence the development of employee benefits law in favor of the claimant."

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James Comerford

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Bordelon

Employee benefits lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Feigenbaum is one of a rare few attorneys who truly understand ERISA employee benefits, and how to best represent people who have had those benefits denied."

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Employee benefits lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

President's Award, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

2009

Outstanding Section Newsletter of the Year, American Association for Justice

Work Experience

1992 - 2010

Principal, Phillips & Angley

Associations

2017 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Solo Small Firm Steering Committee

2017 - Present

American College of Employee Benefits Counsel

Fellow

2015 - Present

America Bar Association TIPS ERISA Committee

Vice Chair

2015 - Present

America Bar Associaton TIPS Life Insurance Committee

Vice Chair

2014 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2013 - Present

Southern Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

American Associaton for Justice

Executive Committee Member - Insurance

2012 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

United Policy Holders

Ask an Expert

2011 - Present

Frank J. Murray American Inn of Court

Member

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Director

2007 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

American Association for Justice. Health Care and Disability Litigation Group

Past Chair

American Bar Association

Member

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member

2014 - 2015

American Bar Association

Chair TIPS Health and Disability Committee

2010 - 2011

American Association for Justice - Insurance Section

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Stephanie C. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, Inc., 813 F.3d 420 (1st Cir. 2016)

Mead v. Reliastar Life Ins. Co., 768 F.3d 102 (2d Cir. 2014)

Gross v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada, 763 F.3d 73 (1st Cir. 2014)

Auto Flat Car Crushers, Inc. v. Hanover Ins. Co., 469 Mass. 813 (2014)

Gross v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada, 734 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2013)

Denmark v. Liberty Life Assur. Co. of Boston, 566 F.3d 1 (1st Cir. 2009)

Smith v. Jefferson Pilot Financial Ins. Co., 245 F.R.D. 45 (D. Mass. 2007)

Mead v. ReliaStar Life Ins. Co., 755 F.Supp.2d 515 (D.VT 2010)

Giannone v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 311 F.Supp.2d 168 (D. Mass. 2004)

Petrone v. J&J LTD Plan 935 F.Supp.2d 278 (D. Mass. 2013)

Kaufmann v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 840 F.Supp.2d 495 (D.N.H. 2012)

Tracia v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, 164 F.Supp.3d 201 (D. Mass. 2016)

Jacoby v. Hartford Life and Acc. Ins. Co., 254 F.R.D. 477 (S.D.N.Y. 2009)

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Education

1985

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Summary Overview of Short-Term-Disability Benefits, Long-Term-Disability Benefits and Co-ordination with Other Benefits and Settlements Under the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974

2017

Annual Convention

Secretary of Labor Regulations

2017

43rd Annual TIPS Mid-Winter Symposium on Insurance and Employee Benefits DOL’s anticipated regulations that will likely be issued by the time of the symposium.

2016

Federal Bar Assoication - Massachusetts Chapter

Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 1, 2015 with Judge Indira Talwani

2015

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Moderator ERISA Panel Year in Review 2014

2014

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Strategies For Preparing Attorney's Fees Petitions

2014

American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Disocvery In ERISA litigation

2013

American Association for Justice

USAIRWAYS V. McCutchen – Why Personal Injury Attorneys Must Stop Worrying and Learn to Love ERISA or At Least Understand Reimbursement Provisions in Benefit Plans

2013

Advanced ACI’s 15th Annual Litigating Disability Insurance Claims Conference Developments following CIGNA v. Amara

2012

Health, Life and Disability Symposium Discovery in ERISA litigation.

2012

ERISA litigation section

ERISA welfare-benefits discovery strategies

2010

American Association for Justice Annual Convention

Insurance Company Retention of Medical Review Providers

2009

Worker Injury Law Group 2009 Annual Conference

Subrogation to Health Care Plans / Long Term Disability

2009

International DI Society Annual Conference

Disability Insurance - ERISA and Individual

2008

Special Seminar on MetLife v Glenn

Analysis of ERISA claims after Supreme Court decision of Metlife v. Glenn on June 19, 2008

2008

11th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Insurance Disability Claims

Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney Client Privilege

2007

Workers' Injury Law Group

Workers' Compensation and Long Term Disability Claims - Issues of Proof

2007

Heathcare and Long Term Disability Litigation Group

ERISA - Overview

2007

10th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Insurance Disability Claims

The Elusive Definition of Disability

2006

Workers' Injury Law Group Annual Conference

Squaring ERISA Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage with Workers' Compensation

2006

9th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Insurance Disability Claims

The Elusive Definition of Disability

2005

Healthcare and Long Term Disiability Litigation Group

ERISA - Introduction to Welfare Benefits

2004

7th National Advanced Forum on Litigating Insurance Disability Claims

Strategies for Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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