Chad Guevara Boonswang

Chad Guevara Boonswang

also known as Chad G. Boonswang

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 28 years

Life insurance Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Life Insurance, Personal Injury

1500 Sansom St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA

About Chad

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 8 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 28 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Boonswang Law Firm

1500 Sansom St., Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-2800

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Chad Guevara Boonswang's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 97 reviews

Posted by Pauline | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Life insurance claim that was denied

When my husband had passed and I notified the insurance company. they flat out said it is denied. That meant only one thing that I would be receiving $O. I thought about it for a few weeks knowing that it was a very unfair decision on the part of the insurance company. Went on the internet typed in... lawyers for denied life insurance policies and Atty Boonswangs firm came up and of course they are in PA. Not sure if I should be trusting, is it a real firm. I took the chance and it is the best possible choice I could have made. Not only were they professional but also caring towards me about the loss of my husband. I received a settlement in a very fair amount and it good time. Remember without them I was getting $0. Hopefully I am never in this circumstance again. But if I were they would be the attorney that I would contact. They have earned my trust and respect for them as an outstanding firm to work with.

Posted by Jason | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Phenomenal Lawyer and Law Firm!

I just want to start out by saying “thank God for google.” Because google is where I found Chad Boonswang’s Law Firm and what an incredible experience it was from there. A little over a year ago, my father passed away. He had left myself and my brother with a substantial amount of money in the form o...f life insurance to keep us from going into debt after his passing. Mind you, my father was a great man and a man of his word. Shortly after he passed away, I filed the paperwork to receive the life insurance benefit that my father had paid for. After some time I received paperwork stating, that because my father had died within the two year contestability period of the policy, they would have to investigate the policy overall to see if there was any deception. Nine months passed by and the life insurance company had finally reached a decision on whether they were going to pay or not. Their decision was to not pay out the policy. Their conclusion was based on “misrepresentation” in the questionnaire that he had given “recorded” vocal responses. Questions that were regarding his health. My family and I were stunned to say the least. Fast forward about four months later and I look up attorneys that had misrepresentation cases on google. Chad Boonswang’s Law Firm popped up. I clicked on the link and gave the phone number a call. Chad has a demeanor about him that is something you very rarely come across. It is a go get it done attitude. Chad and his team were on the case and within a short amount of time, I received a phone call from his office stating, they had submitted the paperwork, and to not call back but instead in about two months they would call me with the decision. Exactly, two months later I received a very heartfelt phone call from Chad personally explaining that he had won the case. Chad had given back to me something more important than money. He had given my father’s honor back to me and the rest of my family. For that I am forever grateful to Chad and his law firm and if you are still reading this review and wondering if you should call or not, trust me, call! You will thank yourself that you did. Thank you Chad and your team from the entire Haynes family, and know you are always welcome in Texas!

Posted by Tony | August 28, 2015 | Life Insurance

We are disappointed

I'm unsure why my experience appears to be the exception among this plethora of otherwise stellar reviews. Sadly, though, it's only fair that I report my recent experience with the Boonswang law firm. I am disabled. Both I and my elderly mother rely exclusively on social security benefits to live.... My mother's SS benefits and my own SSD benefits are respectively our sole sources of income. My father passed away 35 years ago. At the time of his death, he had two life insurance policies in force from two separate insurance companies, as well as two active investment annuity accounts. My mother is the designated beneficiary on each of said policies and accounts. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that once my father had passed on, my mother was paid only the benefit from one of my father's investment annuity accounts and nothing from either of the insurance policies. That is, she seemingly received no death benefits from the majority of my father's protections. She is 89 years of age and her memory is drawing a blank for the years immediately after my father's passing. We have searched tirelessly for claim and/or financial records, but we have been unable to locate a thing. Although my father designated my mother as the beneficiary on each of the mentioned insurance protections, he was rather secretive on the subject so my mother was not well informed. Records from my father's place of employment suggest that they did not follow through in helping my mother file the death benefit claims or acquiring payment from the annuity accounts. I recently contacted the Boonswang law firm by phone on my mother's behalf. A legal assistant named Adriana took the call and spoke with me. I described our situation as best I could. Adriana advised me to send her an email containing the description I had shared with her over the phone, as well as any relevant documents that I possessed. I complied with her request immediately. I received no reply that day acknowledging receipt of my email and its attachments. Four days later -after the weekend- I phoned the Boonswang firm once again requesting some form of acknowledgment that my materials had been received. I was told by the call taker that Adriana would be asked to return my call once she arrived at work for the day. Frustratingly, I received no return call or other communication from her. Later the same day, after my phone call to the firm, I sent yet another email to Adriana noting that I had placed the call earlier concerning the confirmation of receipt matter. I expressed to her that either returning my phone call or responding to my email message would be adequate (and appreciated). She neither phoned me back nor replied to my email. The following day I phoned the Boonswang law firm once more and the call was in fact answered by Adriana herself. She made no comment about my efforts to communicate with her. She didn't seem very friendly to me but she agreed to phone my mother to arrange for sending her the retainer/contingency agreement documents, and she in fact made that call. Unfortunately, it has been 9 days and my mother has received absolutely nothing in her postal mail from the Boonswang law firm. The appearance is that they didn't wish to help us and thus decided to simply abandon the matter. I don't know what else to think. I dislike pestering folks, so I can tell you that it became quite uncomfortable for me to even contact this firm (because I never felt welcome doing so). Sadly, as you can see, my experience with the Boonswang law firm has been contrary to the gleaming reviews that I'm reading here. I don't understand why. I feel that I was treated discourteously and ultimately avoided, and that we have simply been abandoned without word. My mother and I are left feeling dismissed and offended.

Posted by Samantha | May 22, 2015 | Insurance

Chad and his law firm was there to help me when I needed it the most

This is the best law firm ever Chad and his team helped get me my money when an insurance company was about to deny me they worked very hard to get my money I was so happy it took very little time and they were kind and helpful answering all of my questions I highly recommend them they... are a blessing for me you won't find a better law firm

Posted by Frank | April 14, 2015 | Life Insurance

Very attentive and patient

Mr. Boonswang represented my grandmother in a dispute over a life insurance claim. He was patient, walked her through each step, and got the settlement that she deserved. We are all so happy with how attentive he was and the outcome of the case.

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Chad Guevara Boonswang's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gail Barsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

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"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Chad has a tremendous amount of respect among his peers. He is also well-thought of with his clients and lastly provides invaluable assistance on the Avvo forum."

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"This attorney strives to get the best result for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Insurance lawyer | Sep 28

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Insurance lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Insurance lawyer | Apr 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Aaron Harper

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. He had provided an Outstanding analysis and answers on several issues that I have taken note of and he is highly respected among his peers as a leader in his field."

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Christopher Leroi

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

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"I endorse and would recommend Mr. Boonswang to everyone and anyone. I have been practicing for 24 years. I was the youngest judge in Colorado history, a magistrate, a prosecutor in three districts, a law professor, and have worked in private practice for years. I still learn from his Avvo answers each and every day. He is a huge credit to the legal system. Hire him."

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Insurance lawyer | Aug 27

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"I endorse Attorney Boonswang. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Wesley Hill

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

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"I gain great insight from Mr. Boonswangs thoughtful responses on AVVO. I would recommend his services to both family and friends."

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Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

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"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Neil Flynn

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

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"Chad Boonswang is smart, aggressive and he knows the law. All the things you want in a personal injury attorney."

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Ryan Hamilton

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 28

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"Mr. Boonswang has assisted hundreds of people on Avvo with thoughtful and concise answers to their questions. A true resource to the legal community."

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James Lynch

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney as Boonswang's thoughtful answers to Avvo legal questions demonstrate not only a superior grasp of the law but also an outstanding level of client commitment. A first-rate attorney whom I would not hesitate to recommend."

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Steven Schwartz

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 07

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"Attorney Boonswang is well known in the Philadelphia area for his expertise in the area of personal injury. His answers on Avvo further exemplify the breadth of his knowledge on the subject. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Rixon Rafter

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 06

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"I have read each of the hundreds of responses Attorney Boonswang has posted to avvo--he is experienced, straightforward, and respected--a master craftsman at the top of his game. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2011

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2010

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2009

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2008

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2007

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2006

member, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Founder, The Boonswang Law Firm

Associations

1997 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Denied Life Insurance Claim

$1,000,000.00

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Education

1996

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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