ERISA
Health plan litigation
Denied health insurance claims
Life and accidental death insurance claims
Long-term disability insurance claims
Pension claims
COBRA issues
Insurance bad faith
I am a principal partner at Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels, LLC. I handle exclusively civil litigation matters.
My primary practice areas are in personal injury, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and employee benefits litigation (ERISA).
I handle an array of personal injury matters sometimes involving minor injuries, but often involving substantial injuries, and sometimes death. I was recently invited to join the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (TM) after successfully negotiating a settlement exceeding $1 million in a wrongful death matter.
ERISA litigation usually arises from the wrongful denial of employee insurance benefits--health insurance, long-term disability insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and life insurance. It also covers claims related to pension benefits.
In addition to personal injury and insurance litigation, I often accept general civil litigation matters such as real estate and business disputes.
I am licensed in both Ohio and West Virginia. I accept cases throughout Southeast Ohio and Northern West Virginia.
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Litigation Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Personal injury Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Ethan is a very hard working, intelligent and effective personal injury attorney. I have had several trials with him and would highly recommend him. He is not afraid to tackle tough cases and diligently represents his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly competent in the field of personal injury and well respected among his peers. His commitment to professionalism and ethics is unmatched. I strongly recommend Mr. Vessels."