Chad Guevara Boonswang

Chad Guevara Boonswang

also known as Chad G. Boonswang

4.8
Rating: 10.0

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 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | Responsiveness

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 Ronald Hansen | April 11, 2014 | Personal Injury

Excellent Results

The Boonswang Law Firm handled two separate personal injury-auto accident cases for me. He was extremely professional and quick to follow-up with updates on the case and options moving forward. He was always available through both phone and email, and he and his staff made a difficult time easier f...or us. I interviewed several law firms before settling on Mr. Boonswang due to the level of trust I felt with him and his staff. He was able to get us a settlement before having to go to court and was able to get all of our medical bills, rehab bills and auto repair bills covered in addition to the settlement amount. We would highly recommend using The Boonswang Law firm

Posted by Brittany | March 03, 2013 | Life Insurance

Review for Boonswang Law Firm, Chad Boonswang Attorney at Law

I hired Chad Boonswang from the Boonswang Law Firm in Philadelphia, PA when I was denied my mothers life insurance claim by Guardian Life Insurance Company, My mother died when our home burned down and she was asleep. She had drank a little that night before going to sleep and the insurance company d...enied my claim saying "we will not pay any claim if it was directly or indirectly caused by intoxication." My mother burnt in our home, NOT because she was intoxicated but because it was an unknown reason it caught on fire @ 10pm and she was asleep. I called the Boonswang Law Firm and they got the denial reversed in 2 months and I received the money my mother intended for me to have, that she paid for all those years so that I would be able to bury her and make sure things were taken care of. The insurance company tried to cheat me out of that money by giving me a bogus excuse as to why they couldn't pay it. Once I hired Chad Boonswang the money was paid quickly. I agreed to pay him 33 1/3% of the policy which was not bad, considering I could have got nothing if not for him. He was called and made sure I knew what was going on at all times during the 2 months. Anytime I sent him and email he always emailed back to keep me posted on what was happening with this bogus insurance company we were dealing with. Where everything was done and the check was paid out, it was sent to the Boonswang Law Firm, he took his 33 1/3 % profit and mailed me the remainder the day he received the check which I received in a couple of days. I wouldn't have gotten this policy had it not been for this Law Firm. They were GREAT and I would 100% recommend them to ANYONE having trouble collecting insurance money, as if you deserve that money they will get it!!! They earned the 33 1/3% that I agreed to pay them, Chad Boonswang is wonderful and did a GREAT job, I would hire him again in a second. I am so happy and fortunate that I found this law firm on the internet. I live in Kentucky, this law firm is out of Pennsylvania and Chad was so easy to work with from that distance. It was a great experience and had great results!! Thanks you Chad @ Boonswang Law Firm for all you do for surviving relatives that DESERVE the life insurance their deceased loved ones paid for years and years in order for their beneficiary to receive the benefits, that the BOGUS INSURANCE COMPANIES like GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY makes poor and crap excuses to keep from people they owe money to. The work this Law Firm does is great, people do not deserve to be screwed by insurance companies after all the money over years they have paid to have this insurance, especially like in my case when they truly DESERVE to be paid this monies.

Posted by Kim | July 20, 2011 | Life Insurance

"Master at his craft"

Chad Boonswang is a master at his craft! When all the evidence was stacked against my case, no concrete evidence, couldn't get appropriate medical records...God used Mr. Boonswang to perform the miraculous! He is phenomenal! Mr. Boonswang kept me abreast of the case, called me after hours and due to... my indigent circumstances, gave me a discount on some of his services. Because the life insurance policy would be life changing for me and my autistic son, he worked dilligently to procure the money for us. I would highly recommend him to others! God bless you Chad!

Posted by Urban B. Turner | April 27, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Chad Boonswang helped us in our hour of need

Chad Boonswang knows his business and gets results. I would strongly suggest that if your problems comes under his level of expertise, that you look no further. I found him to be honest and a "man of his word" even if it does not benefit him. He handled our case in a matter of weeks when another lega...l firm had stroked us around for months. He responded to us like he had known us for years. I was so satisfied by his results and professionalism until I volunteered to work for him to let my friends and family know about his law firm. When you have a tragedy,and you will or you will know somone that will have a tragedy, the last thing that you need to add to your list of things to worrry about, is a useless, money grubbing attorney with an agenda of his own. I hope and pray that more people will use this lawyer and his firm and get the same excellent results that we did. I am so satisfied with his service until if you need to talk to me please contact me by contacting Chad Boonswang. I promise you that I am going to direct whatever business that I can to his law firm. Chad Boonswang is a man of character and conviction and I am glad that God allowed our paths to cross even in this time of devastation to our family. As I said previously do not hesitate to call me if you need to feel reassured with this attorney. As an ordained elder I search for truth and people who will do what they promised. We were fortunate to have found Chad Boonswang. God bless him is my prayer.

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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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John Phillips

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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Bradley Fisher

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:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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