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 21 - 25 of 28 reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2015 | Employee Benefits

I highly recommend Attorney Feigenbaum

I engaged Attorney Feigenbaum for assistance with an ERISA insurance claim. I researched ERISA attorneys nationwide quite thoroughly and was very pleased that he got endorsements from his colleagues in other regions. Jonathan was very responsive, thorough, sympathetic and well versed in the law ar...ound ERISA, insurance and employment issues. For me, he had to review a file that was several inches thick. He knew the players, the process. He used this and his knowledge effectively to make progress. He is results oriented for his clients and delivered a successful result for me. He has been gracious and supportive in ongoing issues that have come up. I very strongly recommend this attorney.

Posted by CG | April 15, 2015 | Employee Benefits

Knowledgeable, Professional, and Highly Effective

Jonathan is an expert in ERISA disability law. I am very grateful and relieved that he represents me in my LTD claim. From the moment we first talked, his knowledge and passion for his work were clearly evident. He listens well, understands what is going on medically and contextually in the scope ...of the disability claim and insurer's process, and gets to the most important aspects of what needs to happen very quickly. His advice is impeccable, and his ability to intervene with the insurer at exactly the right time and say exactly the right thing to them to keep their actions above board is extraordinary. He has a network of additional experts that he can draw upon as necessary to provide additional insights and information. He is a very effective communicator. He always gets back to me quickly by phone or e-mail alike. He has responded to my questions in the evenings and weekends and has provided me with several ways to contact him. I would highly recommend Jonathan.

Posted by MK | April 15, 2015 | Social Security Disability

You won’t find a better advocate

I came to Attorney Feigenbaum approximately six years ago without knowing what to expect. I had been diagnosed with an incurable disease and I desperately needed someone to be on my side. I had no idea where to turn and felt as though everything was crumbling around me. Attorney Feigenbaum not only m...ade me feel comfortable, but he made me feel like I was part of the family, and that he would take care of everything. He stood by me and guided me in the right direction every step of the way. He responded to my every inquiry in a timely manner, thereby treating me as though I were his most important client. I would hate for anyone to be in the position I found myself in, but if you did, you could not ask for a better friend and advocate. I am so grateful that Attorney Jonathan Feigenbaum became part of my life.

Posted by Amy | April 13, 2015 | Employee Benefits

Excellent Attorney

Jonathan was referred to me by another attorney who was unfamiliar with ERISA disability cases. I immediately knew I was in good hands. He is extremely knowledgable in all aspects of ERISA law and explained my case to me in language that was understandable without being condescending. Jonathan is sm...art, transparent, available and always advised me well. I also respect the honorable way he practices law. He worked very hard for me, was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him!

Posted by JMC | April 12, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Truly one of the best Boston Attorney's

Being referred to Jonathan was a complete blessing for me. I had been having difficulty obtaining LTD benefits for over a year, and where other lawyers could not help me, or basically dropped the ball, Johnathan was able to mediate on my behalf, and secure all benefits owed within a very short perio...d of time. I find Jonathan to be understanding, supportive, dilligent, and true to his word. I respect his honesty, and transparency. I would call on him again if needed with full trust, and assurance that he would guide me appropriately.

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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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Jeremy Bordelon

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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