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 1 - 5 of 28 reviews

Posted by Patricia A. Westhaver | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Extremely knowledgeable ERISA / Disability Attorney

I hired Jonathan when my Disability benefits were cut off. He reviewed my case and knew exactly what to do. He outlined what needed to be done and was always two steps a head of the insurance company. My benefits were reinstated within 90 days and still today he always has my back. I give this attorn...ey the highest rating and you would be a fool not to hire him!

Posted by John | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

I whole-heartedly endorse Jonathan

Jonathan came highly recommended to me by my attorney, who asked if she could turn my file over to him bcz she wanted me to have the best. Our working relationship culminated in a 12-hour mediation, which cemented my already high opinion of him. He was kind & patient with me, and instilled a high lev...el of trust as he built a case on my behalf. He successfully navigated the process with me, never condescending or short with me as some lawyers can be. I suffered a traumatic brain injury and he represented me as well as I could possibly have hoped for. I whole-heartedly endorse Jonathan Feigenbaum.

Posted by AZ | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Awesome ERISA Attorney

We hired Jonathan Feigenbaum to assist us with an ERISA claim. He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and very professional. He always returned my calls and emails promptly and kept us informed every step of the way. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him ...without hesitation!

Posted by Jan and Mike | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Thank You From The Bottom Of Our Hearts

In 2011, my 54-year-old wife was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. As I write this, my wife is preparing to fight this cancer for the third time. Due to the side effects of multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation my wife was in remission but severely disabled. To add insult to injury, just afte...r she completed an 8-month clinical trial with a new chemo regime our insurance company terminated my wife’s contracted life and disability benefits. At this point I was so beaten down dealing with our health insurance carrier trying to secure treatment for my wife at Dana Farber and Brigham and Woman’s that there was very little fight left in me. I almost wrote off the life and disability benefits because my main focus was on finding a cure for my wife, since no amount of money could replace her. Then one day, I must have woke up in a bad mood because I called the lawyer who prepared our wills and she informed me that ERISA law was very specialized and she wasn’t qualified to help us prepare an appeal of the insurance companies decision. She gave us the number of another firm, however they also did not deal directly with insurance companies only social security disability. But before I got off the phone, the woman came back and told me {and I can remember her exact words} “ I’ve got the number of just the man you need”, and boy was she right!!! I called Jonathan’s number and explained our situation to his secretary and she said she would transfer me to an attorney. I felt she was turning me over to a junior associate, but was pleasantly surprised when Jonathan picked up my call. I explained our situation and Jonathan informed me that he usually doesn’t handle small cases but my wife’s case intrigued him and he would see what he could do to help us. The majority of our communication was through emails and faxes because phone calls would take up too much of Jonathan’s busy day. So we had to bone up on our computer skills as Jonathan navigated us through the appeals process and handled all communication with the insurance company. During the appeal process my wife had a PET scan and was informed that the cancer had returned. Jonathan was genuinely concerned with my wife’s heath and expressed his best wishes to us on several occasions. Needless to say Jonathan was successful in getting the decision to terminate my wife’s benefits reversed and has restored my faith in fairness and our legal system. I can’t say enough about Jonathan. He is professional, patient, {dealing with a couple inept at emails and faxes}, and very good at what he does. I can honestly say Jonathan went above and beyond to help us, and exceeded all our expectations. Sincerely, J and M

Posted by BT | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

The Best ERISA Lawyer in Massachusetts!

Inspired confidence and talked me through the process so I always knew what the current status was. Jonathan was a rock for me during my ERISA case after my LTD insurance company decided to stop my benefits. The entire process was stressful but I had Jonathan on my side helping me and giving me the ...confidence that I had chosen the best lawyer. Jonathan always kept me updated and if I sent a email or left a voice mail I would hear back within twenty four hours but usually on the same day. Jonathan always made time to listen to my concerns and he educated me on what was going on in my case. Jonathan was always professional and polite and most if all he listens and responds. Jonathan's experience with ERISA law is second to none! He is simply the best lawyer to represent you as I won my case thanks to Jonathan and thankful I found him to represent me. Thank you Jonathan! BT

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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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