Bonny G Rafel

Bonny G Rafel

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 42 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Florham Park, NJ
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits

17 Hanover Road, Suite 410, Florham Park, NJ

About Bonny

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Employee Benefits 100%

We represent consumers seeking long term disability benefits under group employer plans and individual policies. We provide guidance during the initial stages of filing for disability, file appeals on denied cases and file lawsuits for our clients to obtain disability benefits wrongfully denied. Clients are provided personal service by Ms. Rafel and her team of six wonderful paralegals including a nurse paralegal.

29 years | 900 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Law Offices of Bonny G Rafel

17 Hanover Road, Suite 410, Florham Park, NJ, 07932

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Bonny G Rafel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by RPatel | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Kind, Caring, Knowledgeable

Attorney Bonny Rafel and her team have helped me during some of my toughest times. She has been able to bring peace to my mind. I am not able to put into words how much her support means to me. From the first day that I met her, I was able to tell that she is a very caring person who really does serv...e as a voice for the disabled. Along with being knowledgeable and professional, she is truly compassionate, sympathetic and understanding about what I am going through. My experience with her is that she puts in endless hours to protect her clients. Her staff is exceptional and dealing with them was such a pleasant experience. I would highly reccomend Bonny Rafel to anyone who needs assistance with their long term disability claim.

Posted by Katherine | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Dependable, professional and fast

Bonny and her team have been a huge help to my family and I during some very rough times. She was very persistent and successful in getting things resolved. Her team is super professional, friendly and very astute on topics that made me feel lost. I am so appreciative for Bonny and all her firm has d...one for us!

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Professional, Competent, Caring and Friendly

Once declined of a disability insurance payments, I looked for an attorney online who could help me with my Long Term Disability claim. I was quite impressed with resume of Ms. Bonny G. Rafel, Esq. and decided to retain her services. During our first appointment, Ms. Rafel very carefully heard my ca...se and prepared detailed notes for her to follow up. She clearly explained how she planned to proceed with the claim and cost of her services. I found Bonny and her entire staff as completely professional, diligent and highly specialized in the disability insurance industry. After receiving all the necessary documents, Bonny wasted no time in devising a detailed plan (Including doctor’s records, disability related photographs, video etc.), and assured me of a successful execution of that plan. Although the appeal process was long and trying, Bonny and her staff absolutely followed up every communication with the insurance company and eventually won the case. Once the case was settled, I started receiving prompt monthly payments from the insurance company. Bonny and her staff are highly professional, well-spoken, friendly and hard working group of people. I highly recommend Bonny's services to others in need of similar services.

Posted by Robin | April 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Competent, caring, persistent

The staff at this practice are highly competent, and have always been extremely responsive. They never gave up on my case, even though it required several attempts to get approval. I could never have accomplished it on my own. They are also kind and caring, and I am extremely grateful to them for he...lping me through a very difficult stage of my life. I highly recommend Bonny.

Posted by Diane | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Successful outcome with excellent client service

Bonny Rafel and her staff provided excellent guidance and support during my case. I found Bonny to be on top of all of the legal regulations as well as the status of my case at all times. She achieved s successful outcome for me and I would highly recommend Bonny to others!

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Bonny G Rafel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nan Gallagher

Employee benefits lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bonny is an exceptional lawyer who is skilled in her areas of expertise. She brings a personable and thoughtful approach to client representation. I highly endorse her."

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Talia Ravis

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bonny Rafel is one of the most accomplished disability lawyers in the country. She is both a zealous advocate for her clients, and an educator for her peers, frequently lecturing on disability insurance at seminars around the country. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Rafel as one of the nation's leading disability advocates."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Bonny G. Rafel LLC

1983 - 2004

Partner, Hack, Piro, O'day, Merklinger, Wallace & McKenna

Education

1983

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD

Speaking Engagements

2020

Morris Essex Small Firm Networking Group Breakfast

Practice Pointers on Protecting Your Client's Investment in Disability Coverage.

2018

Newe Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Insurance and The Disabled: The Interrelationship of Disability Claims

2016

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Multiple Sclerosis Disability Claims Workshop

2015

Society of Financial Service Professionals

Latest Trends in Disability Claims- A Primer

2015

New Jersey Bar Association

Overcoming Barriers and Succeeding as a Disabled Attorney

2015

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Multiple Sclerosis Disability Claims: The Basics

2013

New Jersey Bar Association

Insurance Coverage Boot Camp: Disability and Health Insurance

2013

New Jersey Bar Association

Insurance Coverage Boot Camp: Disability and Health Insurance

2011

Current Trends in Own Occupation Disability Claims

Current Trends in Own Occupation Disability Claims

2010

Woman Lawyers

Effective Negotiating Strategies

2010

New Jersey Bar Association

What Employment Lawyers Need to Know About Disability Law

2009

American Law Institute

Disability Claims in a Down Economy

2009

American Law Institute

Disability Claims in a Down Economy

2007

American Trial Lawyers Association

Women and the Law, A Roundtable Discussion

Languages

English

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