Jennifer Hess

Jennifer Hess

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Litigation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Employee Benefits, Insurance

110 East 42nd Street, 1418, New York, NY

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 34%

ERISA, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance Benefits

34%
Litigation 34%

ERISA, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance Benefits

34%
Insurance 32%

ERISA, Long Term Disability, Long Term Care and Disability Insurance Benefits

32%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Riemer Hess LLC

110 East 42nd Street, 1418, New York, NY, 10017

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Jennifer Hess's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Insurance

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Exceptional Expertise in Disability Law Representation & Unwavering Support: My Experience with Riemer & Hess LLC, New York, NY

I'm forever grateful for the exceptional service provided by Attorney Jennifer Hess and her team at Riemer & Hess LLC. As a former academic physician navigating complex disability benefits, I needed expert guidance. Attorney Hess and her team delivered. From our initial meeting, I was impressed by... their expertise and excellence in disability law, empathetic and humanistic approach. They reassured me, defended my interests when needed, and demonstrated unwavering support throughout my health struggles. Attorney Hess's extensive knowledge of disability law, particularly in ERISA and long-term disability claims, was instrumental in navigating the complexities of my case. Her team, including attorney Ryan McIntyre and Michele Wagner senior paralegal, worked tirelessly to ensure my disability benefits were handled with care. Their legal expertise, attention to detail, and efficiency in handling paperwork and communicating with insurance companies were impressive. They successfully guided me through the appeals process, ensuring I received the benefits I deserved. I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Hess and Riemer & Hess LLC for their: - Expertise in disability law: Attorney Hess's deep understanding of long-term disability law helped navigate the intricacies of insurance claims and appeals. - Compassionate and supportive approach: The firm's empathetic and supportive nature reassured me throughout the stressful process of claiming disability benefits. - Thorough and efficient service:The team's attention to detail and efficiency in handling paperwork, gathering evidence, and communicating effectively were impressive. - Positive outcomes: Attorney Hess and her team secured successful outcomes, including the approval of denied claims and the securing of benefits. - Strong team approach: The collaborative and supportive nature of the entire team at Riemer Hess ensured a seamless and effective experience. I highly recommend Riemer & Hess LLC to anyone seeking expert disability law representation. Their team is a shining example of academic excellence, humanism, and legal expertise in client care.

Posted by George P | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent LTD Attorney

If you need an excellent LTD attorney, I highly recommend that you contact the firm of Riemer & Hess. These folks really know their business! From the initial meeting with Scott and through my entire case they guided me with absolute certainty of what I should expect and how to handle each situation.... The entire team, Scott, Jennifer, Ryan, Hannah C., Hannah H , Georgette, Nicole and all the folks that were assigned to my case were extremely attentive and knew the details of my case inside out. They were always available to speak with me and answer any questions that I had. Needless to say, because of their expertise, professionalism and exceptional knowledge, I won my case, which was a great relief to me and my family. Even after winning my case, I continue to use their firm because winning your case is not the end. The insurance companies have periodic reviews which I wouldn’t be able to handle without their help. Knowing that Riemer Hess is on my side relieves me of a very stressful situation when dealing with the insurance company.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Excellent

Jennifer and the entire team at RiemerHess, including Scott/associate attorneys/paralegals/admin are terrific. I am not one to post reviews online, but my experience with RiemerHess was such a positive experience during such a difficult situation, that I feel compelled to in this instance. If you ...are reading this, I empathize with your situation as you most likely are dealing with a debilitating health situation and trying to navigate an unfamiliar disability insurance world at the same. That was and is my situation. I want to encourage you that you have found a great partner to help you with the disability part. I met with Scott initially, and his professionalism and straightforwardness on the entire process and fee structure put me at ease. He didn’t make any promises or try to sell me a bill of goods, he was honest about the challenges of these situations, but optimistic given their experience and results with cases similar to mine. I am always leery of businesses that make grand promises when the visibility isn’t there to make such a statement, so I was pleased to find a serious and honest individual leading the firm along with Jennifer. Jennifer became my lead attorney and everything I said above about Scott applies equally to Jennifer. She has guided me expertly through this process, along with Michele the paralegal assigned to my case. I cannot say enough positive things about the two of them . They are both very experienced, on top of every detail, very responsive and truly a pleasure to work with. They never miss a deadline, they immediately contact you upon receipt of any correspondence from the insurance company and have valuable insight into the process that I would not have otherwise found on my own. At any point if I had questions or thoughts about my claim, they made themselves available to walk through everything, and in a timely manner. I am truly blessed to have found this team, and am pleased to say my claim was approved. I highly recommend RiemerHess if you are thinking about a disability attorney, and wish you well in your pursuit of your health.

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

The most professional law firm!

Having a disability that affects one's function takes an incredible toll on an individual. It is even more disheartening when an insurance company, for its own vested financial interests, tries to dispute one's medically proven lack of function, leaving one to feel hopeless. In seeking to resol...ve such a matter to pursue justice, Miss Jennifer Hess, Mr. Scott Reimer and their incredible paralegal team including Ms. Arianna Gonzalez and Ms. Hannah Cochrane ensure that their client is respected, heard and dealt with in the utmost professional manner. They are incredibly responsive, understanding, and competent in arriving at a legal strategy that best represents the interest of their client I recommend this law firm without any hesitation.

Posted by Dave | December 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Appeal to Change in Definition Clause

I contacted Riemer and Hess approximately one and a half years ago to begin my appeal process as I was originally denied benefits. Jennifer and Scott both reached out to me and spent as much time as I needed to ensure that I knew exactly what would be needed to improve my chances of winning my appea...l. Without Jennifer, I highly doubt that I would have won my appeal if I tried to do it all by myself. At the beginning I was paired up with Hannah Cochrane one of their paralegals. She also called me introduced herself and told me that she would be my liaison between the insurance company and Jennifer. She said anytime I needed anything, to contact her. This included setting up additional calls with Jennifer and supplying any information that I needed to ensure my claim had a great chance of winning the appeal. After all was said and done, I did indeed win the appeal and totally believe Jennifer and Hannah's guidance was what made it happen. My next step was the change in definition that was coming up in about a year and a half. I retained this firm and continued to deal with Hannah and occasionally with Jennifer when needed. Hannah was always very responsive, answered my questions usually within an hour and if she didn't have an answer would always let me know when she would. She met every deadline, dealt with the insurance company on a multitude of issues and I always knew and felt extremely confident she would address it. Hannah was amazing and a truly exceptional employee of this firm. She showed great empathy, built a solid relationship with me and I would highly recommend her to anyone. I've managed over a 1,000 employees in my lifetime, she would be in the TOP TEN! Again Jennifer and Hannah took care of everything I would need for the change in definition clause. I felt confident but not over confident as you know when you deal with an insurance company, they will look for any reason not to pay you. Well, I proved my change in definition clause and know in my heart this was due to the hard work of my team (Jennifer and Hannah) at Riemer and Hess. They are great to work with, honest, know what's needed and deliver results. Hannah is amazing, I couldn't have been in better hands. You can feel very confident with this organization and especially with Hannah.

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Jennifer Hess's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Zelkowitz

Insurance lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Hess on disability insurance matters, and I can confidently say she is exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced in this field. She has a deep understanding of disability insurance claims, administrative appeals, and litigation strategy. Her analysis is thorough, her advocacy is precise, and she approaches each case with professionalism and dedication to her clients. Any individual seeking representation in a disability insurance matter would be in highly capable hands."

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Jennifer Manger

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have the privilege and honor of working with Jennifer, whose impressive experience and exceptional knowledge of ERISA law make her an invaluable asset to our firm. She is a strong and tenacious advocate for her clients, always pursuing their best interests with clarity and purpose—yet she does so with genuine compassion and kindness. Jennifer’s dedication and professionalism consistently set her apart."

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Samantha Wladich

Employee benefits lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Jennifer over the past two years and have greatly benefited from her deep expertise in ERISA long-term disability law. She has a true command of the complexities involved in ERISA claims, appeals, and litigation. Jennifer’s professionalism, dedication to her clients, and commitment to excellence set a powerful example of what every attorney should aspire to."

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Hudson Ellis

Litigation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer Hess is one of the best ERISA disability attorneys I know. I am always impressed by her preparation, mastery of the facts, and knowledge of the law. She also cares about her clients, which is apparent in her zealous advocacy and the success she achieves for them. I strongly endorse Jennifer."

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Edward Dabdoub

Insurance lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know from first-hand experience that Jennifer is an outstanding disability insurance attorney. She’s very well-versed on the law and exemplifies professionalism. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Jason Newfield

Insurance lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jennifer, who I have known for several years, and her partner Scott, for many years. The firm remains on the cutting edge of the complexities of ERISA disability law. Jennifer is a strong advocate and someone I admire and endorse."

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Ryan McIntyre

Employee benefits lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is an exceptionally knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. She has been published and taught multiple courses on ERISA litigation and long term disability claims. Through this work, she has educated many fellow attorneys about this complicated area of law. Further, she uses her tremendous empathy and expertise to zealously advocate on behalf of her clients in their time of need."

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Scott Riemer

Insurance lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I made Jen my partner because of her grit, determination, and hard work. She is the full package. She is a skilled writer, a great communicator, and very knowledgeable about ERISA and long term disability claims. She also is very empathetic and takes great effort in taking care of clients. She is a terrific attorney."

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Matthew Maddox

Employee benefits lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jennifer is a top-notch legal talent. She is a published expert in ERISA disability benefits law who brings unbridled energy to everything she does. You couldn't ask for a better attorney to help you navigate any long term disability issue. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Joel Zelkowitz

Employee benefits lawyer

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Samantha Wladich

Employment and labor lawyer

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Mary O'Connor

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Jason Newfield

Employee benefits lawyer

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Edward Dabdoub

Employee benefits lawyer

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David Lilienstein

Employee benefits lawyer

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Joseph Capitan

Employee benefits lawyer

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Robert Ungaro

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Craig Rosasco

Unknown lawyer

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Troy Rosasco

Workers compensation lawyer

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Audrey Dolmovich

Unknown lawyer

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Hudson Ellis

Employee benefits lawyer

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Eric Buchanan

Employee benefits lawyer

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Ryan McIntyre

Employee benefits lawyer

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Scott Riemer

Employee benefits lawyer

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Matthew Maddox

Employee benefits lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Riemer Hess LLC (formerly Riemer & Associates, LLC)

2013 - 2016

Associate Attorney, Klee Woolf Goldman & Filpi LLP

Associations

2022 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (New York)

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Tietjen v. UNUM Life Insurance Company of America, 1:16-cv-07021-JMF-SN

Glickman, M.D., v. First UNUM Life Insurance Company

Total Win

Glickman, M.D., v. First UNUM Life Insurance Company

Total Victory Against Unum

Rhodes v. First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, 1:22-cv-05264 (SDNY)

Chung v. Provident Life and Casualty Insurance Company, 1:21-cv-09344-AKH

Thomas R. et al v. Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, 1:21-cv-01388-JGK

Szendrey v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1:18-cv-03725-AJN

Marino v. CIGNA Life Insurance Company of New York, 1:18-cv-03122-GHW-DCF

Weber v. First UNUM Life Insurance Company, 1:17-cv-03254-KPF

Frayman v. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, 1:15-cv-02104-DAB

Aitken v. Aetna Life Insurance Company, 1:16-cv-04606-PGG-RWLvvvv

Scholz v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1:19-cv-00558-CM

Krist v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company et al, 1:19-cv-05896-JMF

Betancourt v. Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, 1:20-cv-04995-LTS-SLC

Chicco v. First UNUM Life Insurance Company, 1:20-cv-10593-VSB-SN

Schuyler v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, 1:20-cv-10905-RA

Dornau v. Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company, 1:12-cv-04144-LGS

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Education

2013

St. John's University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

State University of New York, Stony Brook

B.A. Political Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2024

American Association for Justice Trial Magazine (July Issue) Tackling Disability Defenses in TBI Cases

2024

ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal Assessing the 2018 ERISA LTD Claims Regulations: Five Years Later

2021

James Publishing publication ERISA Disability Claim and Litigation

Languages

English

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