Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis

Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 8 years

Insurance Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Litigation ... +13 more

7060 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 530, Los Angeles, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Golden Gate Legal, LLP

7060 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 530, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 14 of 14 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

5 Star Experience

Our (Mine and my wife's) experience with the Bourhis Law Group has been nothing short of excellent. Our initial contact was with Suzanne, with whom we shared information about our situation and our negative experience with the disability insurance company. She was warm, compassionate, knowledgeable a...nd made us feel comfortable and more hopeful. We then interacted with Attorney Matthew. He inspired confidence, and most importantly, it was clear from the beginning and through the whole process that his concern was for our wellbeing and his advice was based on what would be beneficial to us given our unique situation and health limitations. He demonstrated the highest ethical standards. Matthew along with his team provided us with an expert, grounded assessment of the situation, communicated and explained legal procedures and strategies, patiently guided us though the entire process and provided an experienced perspective which greatly helped in decision making. We also interacted with Attorney Ritsa, who was detail oriented, efficient, intelligent and helped guide us through some key aspects of the case.  Ann Marie was also very pleasant, organized and helpful. The Bourhis Law Group helped us stand up to a giant corporation and hold them accountable. It is unfortunate that we could not accomplish this without obtaining legal representation. This is a flaw in the system that needs to be addressed. However, we were fortunate to have attorneys on our side who were not only intelligent and competent but also ethical, kind, polite and considerate. Having them represent us, made a potentially unpleasant and difficult process relatively smooth and stress-free.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

5 out of 5

I'm not one who typically writes reviews, but the magnitude of my experience warrants this unwavering recommendation of Matthew Bourhis and Bourhis Law Group, PC, for anyone struggling with a complicated, protracted disability insurance claim. Without surrendering the specific details of my particul...ar case, suffice it to say I was in a professional field for many years until I was unable to continue for medical reasons. I became reliant upon my disability insurance company, which after several months, evolved into an adversarial relationship with threats of termination. I needed representation. Before I discovered Bourhis Law Group, PC, I had been through 3 different attorneys who failed to resolve the case. Please understand, it is absolutely essential that you hire an attorney/group that specializes in the discipline of DI law as Bourhis Law Group, PC does. I chose BLG for this and several reasons: sterling and fierce reputation, devotion to actual ethical principles, highly focused expertise, and the small size of their group which provided personalized attention, prioritization, and exceptional fluency in the details of my case. Matthew Bourhis is easily the best attorney (and best professional) I have ever met; he handled my case with unrelenting energy from start to finish, extremely organized, always prepared. For the first time in years, I felt a sense of peace, relief, confidence, so much that I could "let go" and allow them to take over. Something that can't be overstated... during the process, Matthew found time to simply listen to me, be my "soundboard," and he learned my story, and became an authentic source of support that I came to count on. Despite the extraordinary complexity and granular elements of the case, Matthew ultimately settled it, allowing me to finally rebuild my life. It's a rare thing to find people like this. My profound thanks to Matthew and BLG.

Posted by David | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

A trusted colleague

Matt and I are working together on a complex LTD case. I am consistently impressed with his knowledge and passion for serving his clients consistently

Posted by Henry | March 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney

First Class Attorney

I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer and after several surgeries, extensive radiation, and medical management, my body was failing me in more ways than I can describe. I could no longer function in my profession the way I needed to. Fortunately, I had purchased a disability policy nearly twenty y...ears earlier and had consistently made my payments month after month. What I didn't realize is how unapologetically cruel disability insurance companies could be. I was forced to submit paperwork over and over again with job descriptions, medical records, financial statements, tax returns, you name it. Repeated delays in processing and stalling tactics left me so despondent I didn't know what else to do. Fortunately, I discovered the Bourhis Law Group. Matthew Bouhris was sympathetic, kind, understanding and made me feel like an actual human being again. His character and professionalism are impeccable and his commitment to my case brought me out of a very dark hole. Matthew stood by me and represented me the way I deserved to be. I will be indebted to him for the rest of my life. If you require the services of an attorney specializing in disability and insurance, I can honestly say you need not search further.

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Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Epstein

Insurance lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zachary Zaharoff

Litigation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ritsa Gountoumas

Insurance lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Skilled, passionate lawyer with in-depth understanding of the law. Someone to watch out for in long term disability/ insurance bad faith arena."

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Sarah Woolston

Insurance lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is a thoughtful problem solver and expert in his field. He is an effective negotiator who keeps the end goal in mind and fights tirelessly for the best result. He understands the challenging needs of his clients and is incredibly responsive. To go against Goliath insurance companies you need the experienced insight of Matthew and his talented team."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2027

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2022 - Present

President, Golden Gate Legal, LLP

2017 - Present

President, Bourhis Law Group, PC

2016 - 2016

Legal Intern, California Supreme Court

2015 - 2015

Legal Intern, California Court Of Appeal, 1st District

Associations

2022 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2021 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2017 - 2019

Community Action Marin

Treasurer and Member of Executive Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Steinberg et al. v. Davis et al.

Plaintiffs' verdict

Jonathan Pak, M.D. v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Settlement

Xiao-Yan Shen v. Life Insurance Company of North America, CIGNA Life Insurance Company of New York

Settlement

Mary Jo Snyder v. Unum Group

Settlement

Timothy Wu, D.M.D, M.S., v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America

Settlement

Thomas Gallagher, M.D. v. The Standard Insurance Company

Settlement

Ann Diebold and Kenneth Diebold v. Allstate Insurance Company and SB Restoration Inc.

Settlement

Jeffrey Jarvis, D.D.S. v. UNUM

Settlement

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Education

N/A

UC Davis SOL King Hall

N/A

Boston Univ

Speaking Engagements

2021

Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth with Gary Heldt Disability Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Property Insurance

2021

Facebook Live with Disability Insurance Lawyer Matthew Bourhis

Disability Insurance for Dentists

2018

KSRO Fire Recovery Seminar & Local Radio Remote Broadcast Collecting Homeowners Insurance Benefits After a California Wildfire Destroys your Home

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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