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I have spent the past 20+ years devoted to advocating for my client base of disabled claimants. I have helped clients navigate new claims, address concerns in the claim process, litigated cases on behalf of aggrieved clients, negotiated resolutions of claims, all of which allowed clients to focus on their health.
I have spent most of his legal career representing long term disability insurance policyholders.. I spent several years practicing in commercial litigation and professional malpractice defense before founding my own firm with the vision of supporting clients during their most challenging times - where their health has become compromised and their careers impacted.
I am proud to have received from Martindale-Hubbell® an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated, the highest possible designation from Martindale-Hubbell. Super Lawyers has also named me to its select list of attorneys since 2013 in its New York Metro listings.
I am a regular speaker before bar associations and medical organizations regarding disability claims, and have published many articles on Disability Insurance. I have presented for CLE credit to other attorneys in the area of Disability Insurance.
I received my B.A. from State University of New York, Albany, and my J.D. from Hofstra Law School, where I was a member and Associate Editor of the Hofstra Law Review. I am 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 and Fourth Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.
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Acquired: 1996
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1995
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Acquired: 2006
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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I have worked with Jason Newfield for nearly two decades, and he has been extremely professional, thoughtful, serious, and empathic throughout. When my extended illness was imminently reaching the crisis stage after years of struggling at my job, I consulted with Jason about the disability process, a...
Posted by Jeff | February 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I spoke to a few lawyers about filing a claim with my “own occupation “ disability insurance policies and ultimately chose Jason Newfield to help me. . Jason was very knowledgeable, explaining the process and guiding me through every step. He made what could have been a very arduous and drawn out exp...
Thanks much for sharing your experiences with the firm. The initial work we performed on your claims was to present the claim with as few open questions as possible. This led to an expedited and favorable claim decision, and smooth claim navigating. You are easy to work with and always responsive to requests. thanks.
Posted by LJ | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Dealing with a private disability insurance claim can be a difficult and laborious process. Even in its simplest form, the process is adversarial and one needs top notch representation. Jason Newfield and his staff, Kristin, provide just such legal services. My medical condition had deteriorated o...
Posted by Grateful | March 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
As a physician practicing for 30 years who loved my job it was very difficult for me to acknowledge I could no longer safely practice medicine and file for disability. I interviewed 4 disability attorneys as I did not feel equipped to handle this on my own. I chose Jason over the others because of ...
Posted by David | February 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I met Jason Newfield several years ago when my health changed and I needed to find legal representation in order to handle my disability claim. From the beginning I knew I had come to the right place. Jason and his entire legal team made me and my wife feel extremely comfortable and very confident in...
"I have known Jason for approximately 5 years. He is a passionate and highly skilled advocate for individuals in need of long term disability benefits. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"Jason is not only a highly knowledgable and experienced litigator in the fields of disability insurance and employee benefits, but he is a caring and sympathetic individual who will tenaciously advocate for the best interests of his clients. For this reason, he is highly respected by his colleagues and peers alike. I give Jason the highest recommendations."
"Jason is a national expert on Disability Insurance and ERISA. I recommend Jason without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jason and I have opposed each other in several litigations involving claims for disability insurance benefits under individual and group policies. Relatively speaking, there are few lawyers who practice in this "niche" area. Jason's significant experience was evident in each matter as he was well-versed in the applicable law and thoroughly familiar with the details of his client's claim. He was always well-prepared and persistent in trying to advance his client's interests."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Metro New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble
2023
AV - Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Metro New York, Super Lawyers
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AV - Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
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2019
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024 - Present
Founding Partner, Newfield Law Group, P.C.
2004 - 2024
Founding Partner, Frankel & Newfield, P.C.
2001 - 2004
Senior Associate, Quadrino & Schwartz
1999 - 2001
Vice-President, General Counsel, Fatsauce Studio
1998 - 1999
Associate, L'Abbate, Balkan, Colavita & Contini, L.L.P.
1997 - 1998
Associate, Wolf & Fuhrman
2006 - 2010
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory CommitteeMember
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1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Hofstra Law Review - Associate Editor
2014
Subjective Disorders - Objective Proof of Non-VIsable Conditions
2013
Surveillance
2012
Discovery in ERISA disability litigation
2009
Analysis of Glenn v. Met Life
2009
2008
Litigating Disability Insurance Claims
2007
Patient and Provider Conference
2007
What you Need to Know about Filing a Disability Claim
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