Mark D. Debofsky
also known as Mark D. DeBofsky
About Mark
Biography
Attorney Mark DeBofsky is a member of the firm as well as an adjunct professor of law at John Marshall Law School. He has also lectured at conferences sponsored by the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and LexisNexis/Mealey's. Many of his cases have resulted in precedent setting decisions that have been published by the federal appellate courts.
In 2008, he was nominated as a finalist for LexisNexis' Insurance Law Center Policyholder Attorney of the Year award. Attorney DeBofsky is proud to have been recognized by his peers in the legal profession with the coveted AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated SM by Martindale-Hubbell®. He has also been ranked by other lawyers to be among the top five percent of all Illinois attorneys in Social Security Disability law by the Leading Lawyers Network, and was named a Super Lawyer in Employee Benefits/ERISA in 2009 and 2010.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
44 years
44 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-33%
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 20 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 45 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
DeBofsky & Associates, PC
200 W. Madison St., Suite 2670, Chicago, IL, 60606
DeBofsky Law, Ltd.
150 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1925, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Mark D. Debofsky's Reviews
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Posted by Todd | April 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney who will fight for your benefits
Mark DeBofsky is not only an outstanding attorney whose dedication and attention to detail were essential in having my LTD benefits restored, he’s also an exceptional person. When I first met him about my case I didn’t know what to expect. Most attorneys I’d met were cold and distant. Mark was and is...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2014
Strongly Recommend
When it comes to big insurance and long term disability issues, you want Mark Debofsky on your side. He is extremely knowledgable, professional and responsive. He is meticulously precise and persuasive in his arguments. Mark"s appeal of a long term disability denial was approved and my future is n...
Posted by Loraie & Thomas Trenz | April 21, 2012
He can win where other attorneys already gave up
When we encounter the denial of our Long Term Disability claim with Standard Insurance, we were looking for legal representation and were prior denied by 3 Attorneys, all stating that Standard was very hard to deal with and they didn't see a chance that we could win. We kept looking and where referre...
Mark D. Debofsky's Lawyer Endorsements
"There is no finer disability lawyer in the country than Mark Debofsky. If you are lucky enough to be his client, you are ahead of the game. Enough said"
"Mark is a leader among attorneys representing claimants seeking disability benefits that have been wrongfully denied or terminated. He is active in a number of professional associations that contribute to the development of the law on the topic and is widely respected by his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"It is very hard to find qualified people but Mark is clearly the "go-to guy" in this area of the law."
"Mark Debofsky is the lawyer to whom I send clients with complex employee benefits issues. He is one of the top in his field, and I strongly recommend him."
"I have often consulted Mark for any questions relating to ERISA. He always has the answer and provides sound advice. If an ERISA matter is too complex for me, Mark is the first and last person to whom I will refer the case. He is truly an expert in this field"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Debofsky has a well-deserved national reputation for his ability and knowledge of ERISA and Employment Benefits law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Mark for about 15 years. His national reputation as an advocate for employees is well-earned, and proven by an admirable history of published ERISA cases. I recommend Mark without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am also a plaintiffs' employee benefits attorney. While Mark primarily practices in Illinois and the surrounding states, I practice in California. Nevertheless, we have worked together on several cases. In my view, Mark Debofsky is the number one plaintiffs' employee benefits attorney in the United States. If I personally needed an attorney in this area of the law, he is the only attorney I would consider retaining. Glenn Kantor"
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Experience
Honors
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Member, DeBofsky Law, Ltd.
Education
1980
J.D.
1977
B.A.