Michael Eli Quiat

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Michael Eli Quiat

5.0
33 reviews
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 44 years

Insurance Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Business, Lawsuits & Disputes

433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ

About Michael

Biography

I have represented claimants against insurance companies in NY and NJ for over 36 years.

Asking the right questions early on can save clients time, money and aggravation.

My job is to make sure clients understand their rights and make informed, intelligent choices.

My practice focuses on ERISA, life, health, disability and long term care claims.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Insurance 50%

37 years

50%
Employee Benefits 25%

25%
Business 15%

44 years

15%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

44 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 44 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1982

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C.

433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

www.uqur.com

Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C.

43 West 43rd Street, Suite 166, New York, NY, 10036

www.uqur.com

Michael Eli Quiat's Reviews

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Posted by Matthew | July 02, 2012 | Social Security Disability

Michael Quiat

I have personally seen Mike Quiat in action on ERISA long term disability cases. Mike takes a personal interest in the case, from pre-litigation appeal through briefing to result. One of his most impressive characteristics is a genuine concern for the client's well-being. He spends time with his E...RISA cases. As a result, he secures great results. In addition, Mike has the respect of his peers, both in the plaintiff and defense bars. If I had a family member who needed assistance with a long-term disability issue, he would have the top spot on the referral list.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2012 | Business

Attorney Evaluation

I've worked with many attorneys over the course of my business career. Mr. Quiat is not only knowledgeable and capable, but also highly professional. I had no surprises and was impressed by the ease with which he navigated complex legal waterways. He was easy to work with and got results.

Posted by Tom | July 01, 2012 | Social Security Disability

A top notch attorney.

Mike Quiat is an extraordinary attorney specializing in long term disability claims. His extensive experience and expertise was instumental in obtaining and maintaining my LTD benefits. Mike was always accessible and responsive to the many questions and concerns I had. The compassion he showed and... the encouragement he offered was very important to me during a most difficult time in my life. I recommend Mike Quiat without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2012 | Insurance

Client

Mr. Quiat is an outstanding attorney. He is very knowledgable about insurance matters and the results of my case were better than I had expected. Mr. Quiat also has a great demeanor and was able to quickly calm my anxiety over how I would be treated by my insurance carrier. I greatly appreciated t...his and the fact that Mr. Quiat responded to all of my phone calls and emails in a timely manner. Mr. Quiat would be at the top of my list of attorneys to recommend.

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Patrick Amoresano

Insurance lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Mike Quiat for over ten years now as a consequence of working together and sharing our professional perspectives with each other on a variety of matters. Mike is a consummate professional with five star expertise and achievements, especially in the areas of private disability insurance and ERISA claims. You can always trust Mike to tell you the truth, and be there when you need him most."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

Top Lawyers of New Jersey, Inside New Jersey

2015

Top Rated New York Lawyers, New York Magazine

2014

New Jersey Legal Leaders, Wall Street Journal

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Managing Partner, Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, PC

Associations

American College of Legal Medicine

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

New York City Bar Association

Member

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Ithaca College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE

ERISA Benefits Litigation for the Non-ERISA Attorney: Avoiding the Minefields

2014

CLE

ERISA For Dummies: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About ERISA But is Afraid to Ask

Publications

1981

Hofstra Law Review Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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