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 31 - 35 of 49 reviews

Posted by Dominic | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Fighting Insurance Companies

I retained Jason Newfield from the firm of Frankel /Newfield to represent me against the Hartford Insurance Company . Hartford discontinued ny disability payments after 2 1/2 years on a five year payout. They decided i could return to my previous job and wasn’t disabled. Well i spare you the agonizin...g 8 months of no payments , but Jason and Christina fought Hartford with all the right responses to Hartfords barrage of questionnaires and opinions by their “Doctors” who basically are MDs that couldn’t get a job elsewhere. They have the experience and know how to take on the Big Insurance Companies . Remember the Insurance company is betting you wont retain a lawyer when you are denied ,its how they operate. My advice ,if youre denied lawyer up with Jason Newfield. I won my case against Hartford and was reinstated . I also retained Jason to represent me till the end of the claim to prevent further harassment from Hartford .

Posted by William | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

5 Stars. The best legal decision I ever made

Jason Newfield is an experienced lawyer who will fight for you, when you can not. When my medical evidence was staring my insurance company right in the face, they still declined my case. I am so fortunate that I chose Jason Newfield to represent me. He won. He knows the details of a policy, and ...explains them in easy to understand terms. He has guided me from the difficult process of having a claim finally approved, through the years of stinging inquiries following approval from my insurance company and all the way through a life changing settlement offer. During the time of my claim I needed to be protected from my insurance company, these companies put profits before people. I can not say for sure that having Jason watch over me was a factor in my insurance company offering a lump sum settlement, but I would not be surprised. Jason not only secured the offer, but had my insurance company increase their buyout offer by an outstanding percentage, and pay me every dime that my benefit was required to pay me. I was able to take care of my family and now my family has the door of opportunity open to us. Saying Thank You Jason Newfield is just an understatement.

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 Geanine | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Empathetic and Sincere and Persistant

Jason Newfield is a very kind hearted and empathetic dedicated Lawyer who really cares about the people he represents. I suffer from an auto immune disease that causes me to experience debilitating chronic pain. Just when I was feeling hopeless and defeated, Jason encouraged me to keep fighting. H...e stuck by me providing ongoing telephone consultations as well as face to face meetings with my husband and I to discuss case strategies. I highly recommend him, not only because we settled my case, but, also because he is a sensitive caring individual who really fights for the rights of his clients.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

The Best of the Best

I consulted with Jason Newfield after our disability insurance company denied my husband’s claim. The first things I noticed about Jason were his accessibility and his responsiveness. Whenever I called the firm, from the first hello, I found myself speaking with someone who knew me and knew our case.... I was usually transferred to Jason immediately, and I could always talk to him within a few hours. When snags in communication arose between the insurance company and my husband’s employer just before an important deadline, Jason intervened right away and straightened everything out with only hours to spare. The appeal he prepared for us was airtight and the insurance carrier approved the disability in record time – no need to go to court. When the insurance company began making unreasonable demands very shortly after our claim was approved, Jason put a stop to it. Since then, the company has not bothered us. Mr. Newfield has earned our highest level of confidence and I would recommend him most enthusiastically.

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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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