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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 28 of 28 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Marc | April 18, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Disability

Mr. Newfield was referred to me by a professional colleague with a similar issue. From the start, my affairs both physical and emotional were handled by him personally with the utmost discretion and direction. He, as well as his office, are well organized and responded promptly to my inquiries. I w...as keep immediately aware of any correspondence through their office. Each and every aspect of the situation was examined and discussed and was handled with a persistent determination. He is extremely knowledgeable and confident about disabilities and the workplace. He helped me get through my difficult issues with compassion and support. Mr Newfield's tenacity was demonstrated in his every movement towards the issues and their resolution. As time passed and a request was made to the office it was handled quickly and efficiently. The office is fair, personal, professional, easy to communicate with and has been successful.

Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Excellent and compassionate disability attorney.

I was in need of a disability attorney for my insurance claim. Upon meeting Mr. Newfield I immediately felt at ease. He has a very calming effect. He is conscientious,professional and hardworking on behalf of his clients. His thorough knowledge of disability contracts and insurance companies policies... and procedures as well as his tactful way of dealing with insurance companies have produced impressive results for my claim status. I suffered through unreasonable timetables for submission of physicians paperwork, harassment of my physicans and lost checks. Once he became my attorney he quickly resolved any issues brought to his attention. If you are disabled and in need of an attorney, you would be fortunate to have Mr. Newfield represent you. I enthusiastically recommend him and believe he will more than meet your expectations.

Posted by DM | April 04, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Huge lump sum settlement against UNUM

"Jason Newfield just settled a very large disability claim with Unum for me. I feel the need to share with anyone considering hiring Jason how incredible he was for me and will be for you to. I had been fighting terribly with Unum for 4 years to settle my case with a lump sum payout and I wanted the...m off my back. Jason's name was recommended to me by the nations #1 disability consultant who helps guide insureds when having a difficult time with their insurance company. I contacted Jason by phone the next day, and he came right to the phone. The first question I asked him was will you be handling my case or will it be one of your staff. He immediately told me he will be handling my case from start to finish. I was immediately impressed after our phone conversation, answering every question I had. I wondered how I would be so comfortable with contracting a lawyer I never met, figuring I may be better off with a local attorney. With the strong recommendation from the nations leading consultant, who always gave me great advice, the decision to contract Jason was easy, especially after talking with him. Jason is the most efficient, effective, results oriented, compassionate, "on your side" lawyer you will ever meet. He settled my case within 10 days, a case that had taken close to 4 years with no results until Jason stepped in. Not only was my case settled in 10 days, my settlement money arrived within the next 10 days. I was so impressed with how effective Jason was, and how quickly these insurance companies reacted when they got his call. He is all about getting results and the maximum amount of money to put in your pocket. He squeezed every last dime he could from them and in incredibly quick fashion. I had figured it would be months upon months to get done. Jason had contacted me with each and every bit of communication he had with Unum, as to keep me in the loop. I never once talked with his staff, it was always Jason, And I was impressed, very very impressed. Jason understood exactly how to make it happen, and he doesn't let up until he gets results. the insurance companies all know him, bad for them, good for us. Anyone considering hiring an attorney to represent needs to call him. Once you do, you'll be glad you did. I highly recommend Jason Newfield, he will help you. He is hands down, the best disability attorney in the country. My experience with him, the entire process, and his over the top results, in what was at best a very challenging, upsetting time for me, was put to rest in a 3 week period. I only wish I contracted him sooner. Jason is "the man". DM

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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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