Jason Adam Newfield

Jason Adam Newfield

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Insurance Lawyer at Melville, NY
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits

555 Broadhollow Road, Suite 403, Melville, NY

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Insurance 60%

Our practice focuses on disability insurance claims, under ERISA group LTD and private policies. We work directly in a partner to client manner, providing our clients with the benefits of our vast experience in this specific and complex arena.

26 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Employee Benefits 40%

ERISA disability law - Group LTD and AD&D claims.

26 years | 500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1996

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 30 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Newfield Law Group, P.C.

555 Broadhollow Road, Suite 403, Melville, NY, 11747

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Jason Adam Newfield's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Paul | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Jason is a pro- highly recommended

I have the pleasure of writing a 5 STAR positive review for disability benefits attorney Jason Newfield. Jason takes being a professional very seriously and with pride. I am a 61 yo dentist who has a broken shoulder from a ski accident in 2012. Its been a slowly degenerating problem since then and... although I had been reluctant to start a claim, and the hassles that go with it, I felt entitled to the benefits so pursued a claim in 2015. About 18 months ago I was referred to Jason by the insurance agent who sold me the policy 30 years ago. My insurance company, Mass Casualty, threw as many obstacles at this claim as they could. Jason predicted how they would react after every communication and advised me of my options along the way. He led me step by step. He also has a very good understanding of accounting which I realized is necessary as tax returns and profit and loss statements need to be analyzed. Most importantly he wasn't hesitant to make knowledgeable recommendations reflecting my desires. He answered questions I didn't think about. Jason's has a no nonsense approach. He is friendly but doesn't waste legal fee time with "chit chat" as he likes to get right to the point and his billing is surprisingly accurate........ Last month my claim was settled. I was ready to accept the second offer but Jason advised to hold out and in 2 days I was given a third offer and an additional 15%. It's hard to judge what reasonable and fair compensation is for a partial disability but I got more than what I thought I might. I've never written a review before on social media and I deal with a lot of professionals. When I left Jason's office with the claim check I shook his hand and said how unusual it is for me to be satisfied with professional services. I have high expectations. Thanks Jason for compelling me to want to write this review.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Highly Experienced, Straight Shooter

After a lot of research, I hired Jason to act as my attorney against my insurance company who had unfairly withdrawn my disability payments. I had been impressed by the reviews that I had read about him and the cases he had won previously. I was not disappointed! From the beginning, Jason was highly ...professional, informative and his attention to every detail gave me the utmost confidence that we could be successful. Mine was a complex case, involving a lot of medical information and data which proved no problem for him. The case ran for almost a year and finally in December we were informed that the insurance company had overturned their decision and would resume payments. I simply cannot recommend Jason or his assistant Christina highly enough, as without them and their expert knowledge of the law and understanding of the complexities case, I could have never won and got back what was legally and fairly owed to me.

Posted by Kevin | March 11, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Disability

I utilized the services of Jason Newfield for my long term disability claim. I have had experiences with other attorneys for various reasons but Jason Newfield is by far the best attorney I have ever known. He thoroughly reviewed my policies and explained them to me at our initial meeting. He explain...ed to me each and every step that would occur throughout the process of this claim. I always felt that he understood that this was a life changing event and I always felt like he put forth 100 percent of his efforts to do what was in my best interest. He knew the answers to every question I had and often knew the questions that I was going to ask and that the insurance companies were going to ask before they were asked. He is confident and clearly knows his line of work. He responded to every e-mail I ever sent him within an hour of sending it. If you ever worked with an attorney before, you know that most of them don't even return your phone calls or e-mails. He even responded to my e-mail once on the weekend, and once when he was on vacation. He is professional and knowledgable. He minimized my interactions with the insurance companies which helped take away a lot of anxiety. He understood that this process was scary and carried with it a lot of uneasiness, and he was instrumental at minimizing those feelings. I personally was in the healthcare field and his knowledge of the diagnosis I have was extremely impressive. I recommend Jason Newfield without question or reservation. Ultimately I was successful with my claim and I and my family thank Jason for his help with all of our hearts. In addition, I know of another healthcare professional who is a friend of mine who used his firm for a long term disability claim. My friend was also successful in his claim. When it comes to long term disability claims, I could not imagine having any other attorney on my side.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013 | Insurance

Look no further

It was the most uncertain time in my life when I met Jason Newfield, who provided a reassuring and caring environment to walk through a challenging process. As a medical professional at the peak of my career, it was devastating to come to terms with the realization that I would no longer practice ...due to physical problems with my dominant hand. With Jason's knowledge and experience we successfully navigated the waters of disability insurance...FCE's, IME's, and many many forms. Recently, Jason was instrumental in maximizing a settlement from one Disability Insurance Company....and many years later I still receive monthly benefits from another. From day one and through the years, Jason has always been compassionate, organized, responsive, and a truly talented source of support. Thank you Jason!

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2013 | Insurance

Jason Newfield, Esq. did a great job with my claim

While in private practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, the realization that the incidence of disability resulting in the inability to work and earn income was greater than dying. As such, it was important to protect myself in case of my own misfortune of not being able to practice, help others and be... paid for my services. As luck would have it, after 25 years of practice I developed debilitating symptomatology which was confirmed by objective tests-in a nutshell-I was unable to continue practicing my profession. Knowing full well insurance companies use any and every opportunity to deny a claim, I decided to be proactive and hire a specialist in disability insurance claims. After performing my own research and asking for recommendations, I contacted Jason Newfield, Esq. This was by far the best decision I could have made. My first meeting with Mr. Newfield went well and set aside any fear, trepidation or cynicism I may have had preceding my meeting with any attorney. Having been in practice for years, I have had heard and witnessed my fair share of horror stories of self serving attorneys who win at the expense of their clients, but not vise-a-versa. Mr. Newfield clearly laid out my options of what he could and would do for me; financial considerations, potential pitfalls and challenges, costs incurred, etc. He assured me I would have access to him and his staff and he proved to be proactive, forthcoming and competent every step of the way. After reviewing my policies, he knew what I was eligible to claim and maximized the terms of my policies. He exceeded my expectations of financial reimbursement by what was rightfully mine by contract and ensured I received my full benefits from my insurance carrier. Hiring Mr. Newfield was the best and smartest decision I made. He ensured the entire process was seamless vs. a potential hardship. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so. If ever placed in the unfortunate position of needing sound and professional advice and assistance in dealing with any disability issue, I urge you to do nothing until you speak with Mr. Newfield. It will be the best action step you take-protecting your rights and benefits. Always remember, your insurance company may become your biggest adversary.

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Jason Adam Newfield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Hess

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Talia Ravis

Employee benefits lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Justin Frankel

Insurance lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jason is a national expert on Disability Insurance and ERISA. I recommend Jason without reservation."

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Christopher Brown

Litigation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Metro New York Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent, Martindale Hubble

2023

AV - Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Metro New York, Super Lawyers

2022

AV - Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

AV-Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV-Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2019

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

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

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

Associations

2006 - 2010

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Capretta v. Prudential Ins. Co.

resolution

Cacaperdo v. Hartford Life Ins. Co.

Defeated Summary Judgment

Garban v. CIGNA Life Ins.

Resolution

Magee v. Met Life Ins. Co.

Court found for Plaintiff

Hogan-Cross v. Met Life

Case resolved

Samedy v. First Unum Life Insurance Company

Steiner v. First Unum Life Insurance Company

Melinda Asuncion v. Met Life

Discovery Ordered

Nancy Trussel v. CIGNA Life Insurance

Discovery Ordered

Mergel v. Prudential Life Ins. Co.

During litigation, Prudential settled.

Burgio v. Prudential Life Ins. Co.

Discovery ordered

Barber v. Sun Life

Awaiting trial

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Education

1995

Hofstra University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Hofstra University School of Law

Hofstra Law Review - Associate Editor

Speaking Engagements

2014

Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

Subjective Disorders - Objective Proof of Non-VIsable Conditions

2013

Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

Surveillance

2012

Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

Discovery in ERISA disability litigation

2009

Litigating ERISA Disability Claims

Analysis of Glenn v. Met Life

2008

American Conference Institute

Litigating Disability Insurance Claims

2007

OFFER

Patient and Provider Conference

2007

GLIDM

What you Need to Know about Filing a Disability Claim

Publications

2007

CFIDS Chronicle All Risk, No Reward, Functional Capacity Testing Concerns

2005

Podiatry Management What You Need to Know about Filing A Claim for Disability Benefits, Parts I and II

2005

Podiatry Management Commonly Asked Disability Insurance Questions

2005

Chiropractic Economics How to Avoid the Disability Claims Blues

2004

CFIDS Chronicle Finding Success in the Disability Wars

Languages

English

Activity

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