Justin Corey Frankel

Justin Corey Frankel

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 29 years

Insurance Lawyer at Carle Place, NY
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Appeals

1 Old Country Road, Suite 420, Carle Place, NY

About Justin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits 40%

Handle private and employer sponsored disability benefits cases.

30 years | 300 cases

40%
Insurance 40%

Representing individuals in group and private long-term disability insurance claims and litigation. Representing individuals preparing to file a long term disability claim, individuals whose long term disability claims are being processed and need guidance, and individuals whose long term disability claims have been wrongfully denied or terminated. Many of the firm’s clients are doctors, dentists and other white-collar professionals.

30 years | 300 cases

40%
Appeals 20%

Represent claimants in ERISA appeals to insurance companies.

30 years | 50 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 29 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C.

1 Old Country Road, Suite 420, Carle Place, NY, 11514

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Justin Corey Frankel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Appeals

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Outstanding attorney, highly professional, candid, winner

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...ting me to appropriate medical testing and worked hard to put together an accurate and compelling 223 page appeal. WE WON. My experience with Jason was very different from the last attorney who lost the initial case.

Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Excellent attorney-HONEST and experienced!

I interviewed various firms, not only was Attorney Frankel the most sincere and honest, he was the fairest in cost! Attorney Justin Frankel handled my case with absolute professionalism and in a very expeditious way. He has expert knowledge of how to deal with the complex insurance company polici...es. He and his team reviewed many hours of medical records and were very resourceful in finding scientific backing for my difficult case. He was able to navigate and untangle the multifaceted requirements from my LTD insurance carrier and successfully won my appeal in record time. He was always very responsive and clear with the information he provided and/or required for my appeal. I am beyond satisfied so I decided to keep his firm on retainer for any future communication with the insurance carrier. Attorney Frankel and his staff, both Kaitlyn and Christina were a delight to work with. They were always quick to respond and compassionate to my situation. It was wonderful to deal with a team that genuinely cared and had a human touch. This firm is rock solid and deserves more than 5 stars!

Posted by Mary | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Outstanding Service

After more than nine years on LTD, my insurance carrier terminated me without any warning or notice. I was devastated, and I honestly didn't realize that they could do this. To make matters worse, they called me at a most difficult time. My father, who was on Hospice, died the following day, in my... home. Not knowing where to turn for help, I did a Google search and found Justin Frankel. From the very first phone call, Justin put my mind at ease. He did not over-promise, but I felt reassured knowing that my case was in the hands of someone who was experienced and confident. Throughout the entire process, every step of the way, Justin and his assistant, Christina, communicated clearly to me and helped me navigate the LTD appeals process. They assisted me in gathering my medical records, statements from physicians, and my family. As I continued to see physicians and obtain tests to support my appeal, they provided helpful advice. My appeal was filed ahead of schedule and was thorough and comprehensive. Several weeks later, when my carrier requested an IME, Justin walked me through what to expect and helped me feel confident. Most importantly, I never once felt that I was alone in my fight against the big insurance company. Of course, the best part was receiving the phone call from Justin and Christina, informing me that we had won the appeal! That phone call was a celebration! They celebrated with me because they cared, and they were happy for such a positive outcome. I highly recommend Justin Frankel for representation in any matter concerning disability insurance. His knowledge, expertise and compassion make him an excellent choice.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

As Good as Promised!

Prudential denied my MD husband's disability claim, and Justin and his assistant Christine handled our appeal. We found him on the internet --and have never met him. Took a big chance, we thought, to send our retainer check to a stranger based on internet referrals only, but they were excellent and... won the appeal. Justin used supportive information from similar cases and argued impressively in our behalf. He described his work as "going to court on paper." Nearly 200 pages in our final case file, I believe. He handled the contact with physicians and the company --and effectively critiqued their hired "expert opinion" which disagreed with our physicians about the disability. We highly recommend him for his diligence and skill.

Posted by Andrew | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Such a good attorney

When my LTD payments were terminated, I didn't know what would happen to me, or to my house, car, etc. Right away I began searching for an appropriate attorney in this very specialized area of law. Justin's web site was the most outstanding one out there, with lots of helpful info - it really sho...wed his firm was exactly what I needed. After talking to Justin on the phone twice, I hired him right away. I never regretted it for one minute. Justin and his staff, particularly his paralegal Kathleen were top notch, not only in knowledge but in helping me through the long appeals process. They made the process easy for me, and I can't thank them enough. We won! The documents Justin and Kathleen wrote were very complete, incredibly well written, and have I said we won! If you have a LTD case of any kind I would highly recommend Frankel and Newfield. I can't say enough good things about the firm. I would certainly send my family members and friends to Justin if they needed this very special type of legal advice!

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Justin Corey Frankel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara Katsos

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Morrin

Insurance lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Megibow

Insurance lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Justin is intelligent, hard-working, and ethical. He has a strong sense of integrity and sound business sense."

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Jason Newfield

Insurance lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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David Abeshouse

Insurance lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

2005 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Forth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2003 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2003 - Present

Attorney Round Table

Executive Committee

2002 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1997 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

2003 - 2009

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Attorney Member

1996 - 2010

New York State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Barber v. Sun Life & Health Ins. Co

Trial

Mergel v. Prudential Life Ins. Co. of Am., 09 CV 00039 (HB

Case resolved

Magee v. Met Life Ins. Co.

Plaintiff wins

Hogan-Cross v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 08 Civ. 0012 (LAK)

Case resolved

Trussel v. Cigna Life Ins. Co., 07 Civ. 6101

Case resolved

Dream Spa, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Ins., Case No. 06-CV-13142 (KMK),

Judgment for client

Asuncion v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 06 Civ. 13144 (SAS) (DF

In re Ikon Office Solutions, File No. 98-CV-4286 (MK) Class Action

Settled

Garban v. Cigna Life Ins. Co., 10 Civ. 5770 (JGK) (RLE)

Burgio v. Prudential Life Ins. Co. of Am., CV 06-6793 (JS) (AKT)

Discovery awarded

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Education

1996

City University of New York School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

State University of New York, Stony Brook

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

AHRC

Disability Insurance

2013

AHRC Annual meeting

What to know about disability law

2013

AHRC

Disability Law

2012

AHRC Annual Meeting

Disability Law

2011

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Disability Law

2011

Greater Long Island Dental Society

What you need to know to file a disability claim

2010

Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau Academy of Law

Social Security Claims

Publications

2013

Disabilityinsurancelawyerblog Disability and the Recovery

2013

Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog Cancer is Unum's Top Long Term Disability Claim

2013

American Chiropractic Association Disability Insurance: When the Doctor Is the Patient

2012

Suffolk County Dental Society Magazine Delayed and Denied: When the Unexpected Happens

2011

American Chiropractic Association Disability Insurance: When the Doctor Is the Patient

2009

2009

Chiropractic Economics To be Forewarned is to be forearmed

2009

Languages

English

Activity

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