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5.0 /5.0
33 Client Reviews
$ 450-600 per hour
About Michael
Biography
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.
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
Employee Benefits
25%
Business
15%
44 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2012
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C.
(201) 373-6845
Unknown
433 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
www.uqur.comUscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo, P.C.
(201) 342-1810
Fax
43 West 43rd Street, Suite 166, New York, NY, 10036
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Posted by William | June 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair
Pinnacle Credit Specialist Delivered Beyond Expectations!
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Posted by Eileen | March 20, 2023 | Insurance
Joel Zelkowitz
We were extremely pleased with the counsel provided by Joel Zelkowitz, of the firm Uscher, Quiat, Uscher, & Russo. Joel was immediately responsive to our inquiries, knowledgeable about insurance issues, and generous with his time. Unlike other attorneys that we interviewed before him, Joel was focus...
Posted by Melissa | February 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Fantastic Firm with Exceptional Results
I have been a client of Uscher, Quiat, Uscher & Russo and specifically Joel D. Zelkowitz, Esq. since the summer of 2017 when I injured my hand and the firm was referred to me by the providers of my disability insurance. Never did I think I would need an attorney for my straight forward injury and cl...
Posted by Roseann | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Extremely pleased with my outcome
Choosing the right long term disability attorney can change your life. I am extremely pleased with my decision to have Mike Quiat represent me. He is knowledgeable, responsive, easy to work with and has just the perfect amount of "toughness" to deal with the insurance companies. I had a great outc...
Posted by Barbara | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Mr Quiat works for YOU
I needed help with a personal disability claim and was referred to two lawyers. Mr Quiat returned my phone call personally and listened to me explain my issue for fifteen minutes over the phone. He quoted me a likely fee and so hired him. From the first call to the last encounter I always felt Mike ...
Michael Eli Quiat's Lawyer Endorsements
"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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I find the status of a legal process?
18 Apr 2018
Q&A
Fire at my place of work destroyed my own personal property 15k worth tools and equipment what can I do?
16 Nov 2017
Q&A
What do we do if my mother passed and didn't have a beneficiary ?
14 Nov 2017