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5.0 /5.0
33 Client Reviews
I understand the hardships faced by individuals when they have to square off against an insurance company with unlimited resources, often times when they are least able to handle the financial and emotional burdens of such battles. In the ERISA, disability, life and long term care claims area, an experienced and compassionate advocate can level the playing field and make success attainable. My philosophy is simple: when you are right, don't take "no" for an answer.
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Practice Areas
37 years
44 years
44 years
$ 450-600 per hour
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Unknown
433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
www.uqur.comFax
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 166, New York, NY, 10036
www.uqur.com
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Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Disabilty, business attorney
Mr. Quiat . Is thorough , pleasant to work with . He exhibits , complete competency of his profession . I would highly recommend him . His many years of experience qualifies him to approach his work with confidence, that the outcome was handled with the upmost dillegence.
Posted by Carmen | October 01, 2012 | Employment & Labor
At A Time When I Needed An Attorney Michael Quiat Was There.
Several months back I was denied long term disability by my insurance company. Needless to say their decision was puzzling to me as well as being difficult to accept. The insurance company encouraged me to appeal their decision on my own but having some small degree of familiarity with ERISA laws I...
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent attorney
Relative to my case, - Solid expertise and the relevant knowledge and insights needed to resolve the legal matters. - Provided neccessary resources/recommendations to support legal position of client. - Effective advocate in handling interactions with opposing party. - Very responsive in cli...
Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2012 | Insurance
Highly recommend
Mike is an extremely competent and trustworthy attorney. I was very scared, anxious, intimidated and unsure of how to handle a particular disability insurance claim with a big company. Mike immediately put me at ease and assurred me that he would take over from that point on and guide me through the ...
"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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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
1985 - Present
Managing Partner, Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, PC
Member
Member
Member
Member
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
ERISA Benefits Litigation for the Non-ERISA Attorney: Avoiding the Minefields
2014
ERISA For Dummies: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About ERISA But is Afraid to Ask
1981
English
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14 Nov 2017