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Justin C. Frankel has devoted most of his legal career to representing long term disability insurance policyholders, and also has experience in general litigation, complex commercial cases and class action litigation. Mr. Frankel also has extensive experience representing doctors and other health care providers in medical malpractice actions.
Martindale-Hubbell® has rated Mr. Frankel an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated, the highest possible designation from Martindale-Hubbell. Super Lawyers has named Mr. Frankel to its select list of attorneys for the 2011-2026 New York Metro listings.
Prior to forming the Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C., Mr. Frankel worked tirelessly representing policyholders in all types of insurance matters, primarily long term disability insurance litigation and complex civil litigation. Previously, he spent many years at a major law firm representing individuals whose rights had been violated through class action litigation throughout the country.
Mr. Frankel is a regular speaker before bar associations and medical organizations regarding disability claims, and has published several articles on Disability Insurance. He received his B.A. from Stony Brook University and his J.D. from CUNY School of Law. Mr. Frankel is admitted to practice in the states of New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern District of New York, District of Connecticut, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Third and Fourth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
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Acquired: 1997
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Posted by Bill | November 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Justin in 2006 to handle my wife's long term disability claim with her insurance company. Justin assessed the situation and gave us a game plan. He explained everything thoroughly and was a fantastic communicator. Justin was very timely in his work delivery and handled any direct communic...
Posted by Taylor | October 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
As a dentist, I had heard of colleagues falling victim to debilitating pain related to injuries sustained from our profession. I was one of those dentists who thought that would never be the case for me. So when I found that I could no longer operate my private practice as I had due to physical disab...
Posted by Maryann | October 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Those are the best words I can say if someone asked me how my experience was. From the start Justin and his team (shout out to Kristen) understood my frustration but more importantly, they CARED about my plight. They fought hard and long for me and I will be forever in their debt.
Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
As a medical professional for many years, who unfortunately became disabled and had to leave their position, I necessitated an attorney to assist me after my insurance company denied my case, after receiving benefits for 13 yrs. I previously spoke with approximately six law firms but in the end hired...
Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly professional, experts in their field. Justin gave me an outstanding initial consultation. No guarantees, but he explained the merits and risks of my case. Based on his candid assessment, I was able to make a decision to move forward. Justin, Christina and team then did an outstanding job direc...
"Justin Frankel is a top-notch disability insurance lawyer. He is smart, experienced,and deeply committed to fighting against insurance companies for his clients. I recommend Justin Frankel highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is intelligent, hard-working, and ethical. He has a strong sense of integrity and sound business sense."
"Justin is my partner at Frankel & Newfield. He provides high quality, efficient and effective representation of our clients on all disability insurance and ERISA matters."
"Justin Frankel is experienced, savvy, persistent, smart, successful, and devoted to representing long term disability insurance policyholders. The various professional accolades that he has received (e.g., "AV" rating, SuperLawyers designation, etc.) are well-deserved. If you have a claim that needs to be asserted in this area of the law, go to an expert, not to someone who dabbles in it and will be learning the law and procedure through your case. Contact Justin Frankel ASAP."
Criminal defense lawyer
Insurance lawyer
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2024
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
AV-Preeminent, Martindale Hubble
2019
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Ten Legal Eagal, Long Island Pulse Magazine
2013
Top 50 Blogs, LexisNexis
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 50 Blogs, LexisNexis
2024 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C.
2003 - 2023
Managing Partner, Frankel & Newfield, PC
2002 - 2003
Senior Associate, Quadrino & Schwartz
1997 - 2002
Associate, Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach
1996 - 1997
Associate, Physicians Reciprocal Insurance
1996 - 1996
Legislative Aid, New York State Senate
1995 - 1995
Legal Intern, District Attorney For Queens County, New York.
1995 - 1995
Legal Intern, New York City Council
1992 - 1993
Legislative Aid, New York State Senate
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Forth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Second CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2003 - Present
Attorney Round TableExecutive Committee
2002 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkAdmitted to Practice
1996 - Present
American Bar Association
2003 - 2009
Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of LawAttorney Member
1996 - 2010
New York State Bar Association
Trial
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1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
B.A.
2014
Disability Insurance
2013
What to know about disability law
2013
Disability Law
2012
Disability Law
2011
Disability Law
2011
What you need to know to file a disability claim
2010
Social Security Claims
2013
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Legal Guides
If I turn in my resignation while on short term disability, but before my return to work date authorized by my surgeon,
25 Apr 2013
For ERISA disability cases, is an attorney's contingent fee calculated before or after any "Social Security offset" of benefits?
23 Apr 2013
I was denied short term disability from my company. What can I do?
16 Apr 2013
Understanding Your Rights When Filing a Long-Term Disability Claim
06 Mar 2026
Fighting the 24‑Month Mental‑Nervous Limitation in Long‑Term Disability Claims
05 Mar 2026
What to Expect During an Independent Medical Examination (IME)—and How to Protect Your Disability Cl
19 Feb 2026