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 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jeff | February 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Disability claim

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...erience very easy. I highly recommend him.

Jason Newfield

Replied last February 26, 2024

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 | Insurance

Jason Newfield

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...ver a number of years to the point where a disability claim was inevitable. One files a claim and initially you get some support from the insurance company claim staff, but inevitably you hit the wall. The claim will be denied for any number of reasons. You have plenty of medical evidence, but the insurance company overwhelms you. This is why you need the excellent legal guidance Jason can provide. Jason is extremely knowledgeable in private disability insurance, knows the participants very well and has plenty of experience. He knows the routine, what to expect from the disability claim staff, and how to steer the process to the best possible conclusion. He took charge of my case, managing the interface with the insurance company and the submission of the appeal. It’s fair to say he knew what would happen at each juncture, and had a tactical response ready if he did not like the result. Jason is also all business, efficient with his and your time. Legal calls are focused, to the point and short. It’s what you want from your lawyer for disability insurance representation. Jason and Kristin turned a disability denied situation to an approval for Long Term Disability. Nothing changed, all the facts and medical support were the same, but, with Jason’s representation, my claim was approved. Outstanding results.

Posted by Alberto&Casey | July 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Through and Through

Jason and his team are phenomenal. From the very beginning, we were appreciative and impressed with his candor, efficiency, empathy, and expertise. It was a long and grueling journey, and Jason was with us every step of the way. He was extremely familiar with our case and with the medical conditions ...in a way that let us know that our case and our family was a priority. He was confident in his legal strategy, and showed at every contact that he was ready to fight until the decision was a favorable one. We felt well attended and taken seriously. We never felt rushed, dismissed, placated, or ignored. We would absolutely hire and recommend Jason ten times over. Thank you, Jason!

Posted by Keith | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Great Attorney

Jason is a great attorney. I'm a physician and he helped me navigate the muddy waters of disability claims. I had own-occupational disability insurance. My family's financial security was at risk from my disease and he was able to get me approved on my claim. After about the first five minutes of... our first phone call, I new he would be my guy. He took me step by step through the claims process. How to organize your medical records, request certain forms from doctors, and how to draft an own occupation job description. It's important for other's to know, since you are filing with giant insurance companies, Jason can represent you even if you are far away from him. Remember, it may cost some $ to hire an attorney, but you have a ton more to loose if your sick, can't work and can't get the resources that are owed to you, I will continue to work with him and have zero reservations of recommending him to anyone.

Posted by David | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Reinstatement of Disability Benefits

As a result of my disability claim with Cigna being terminated I needed to file an appeal to get it restored. After some research on which firm would best handle this case, I emailed Frankel and Newfield, P. C. With a brief description of my case. Within minutes of sending the email I received a c...all from Jason Newfield. Mr. Newfield was able to answer all my questions and informed me I had a very strong case. As a result of our very informative and cordial call, I decided to hire Mr. Newfield’s firm to file the appeal. Mr. Newfield and his Senior Paralegal “Christina Murray” were amazing dealing with Cigna. They took complete charge of my case and walked me through everything from start to finish and the end result was full restoration of my benefits. I highly recommend their firm!

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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

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