Brent Dorian Brehm

Brent Dorian Brehm

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Insurance Lawyer at Calabasas, CA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Appeals

4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA

About Brent

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Appeals 25%

I primarily represent individuals with respect to their claims (ERISA and non-ERISA) for life insurance and long-term disability insurance benefits. Call me for advice. I always welcome inquiries.

20 years | 100 cases

25%
Employee Benefits 25%

I primarily represent individuals with respect to their claims (ERISA and non-ERISA) for life insurance and long-term disability insurance benefits. Call me for advice. I always welcome inquiries.

20 years | 500 cases

25%
Insurance 25%

I primarily represent individuals with respect to their claims (ERISA and non-ERISA) for life insurance and long-term disability insurance benefits. Call me for advice. I always welcome inquiries.

20 years | 500 cases

25%
Life Insurance 25%

I primarily represent individuals with respect to their claims (ERISA and non-ERISA) for life insurance and long-term disability insurance benefits. Call me for advice. I always welcome inquiries.

20 years | 100 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

15%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Dorian Law P.C.

4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA, 91302

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Brent Dorian Brehm's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Teresa | August 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Professional, clear and kind

In March of 2019, my private disability provider cancelled my benefits and decided I was ready to return to work. My first spinal fusion surgery was September 2018. After which I did not recover well. My blood pressure went to stroke level due to increased pain. My spinal surgeon requested a new MR...I. It revealed further damage explaining my deteriorating medical condition. In my appeal, my surgeon clearly outlined I would need another surgery. I made the mistake to try to reason with the disability firm and unknowingly used up my one appeal. My only option was to seek legal help. Brent was assigned my case. He explained how Arisa Law affected my recourse very clearly. I had a second surgery in October 2019. They removed the first fusion and added another section when replacing the first section. Once again I was facing a very difficult recovery. We ended up in mediation in May of 2020. I was grateful Brent was able to navigate the 8-9 hour meeting via Zoom. He again was clear on our legal options, but always allowed me to make the final choice. We prevailed and I was able to receive a settlement. I would highly recommend Brent Brehm and his firm is you have any issue with your private disability. One important lesson I learned, DO NOT try to reason with the insurance company. Contact Brent and his firm the minute you receive a cancellation. Let the professionals handle your situation from the start. This is IMPORTANT.

Posted by Laura | July 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Excellent and Fast Representation

I lost my husband suddenly to a heart attack, he was only 49 years old. After submitting my claim for his life insurance it was denied. After doing some investigation of my own I knew something was not right and that I needed to seek representation. I reached out to several local firms in my surr...ounding area, only to be rejected and told I didn’t have a case. During this time I lost everything that my husband and I had built together due to the denial of the claim. I held fast to the strong feeling that if I could find a firm that would be willing to look deeper into my case, they would find what I had already suspected, which was mismanagement of my husbands life insurance by his employer and the life insurance company offered by this employer. After doing some research online, I found the law firm of Kantor and Kantor. I filled out the no-cost consultation online and heard back quickly. Brent Brehm accepted to help me when other lawyers rejected me. Throughout the course of his representation he communicated with me exceptionally well by either email or phone calls. I am extremely pleased with the fast results Brent Brehm was able to achieve during the mediation process, my case was settle that day. With this settlement I have been able to purchase another home for my daughter and I. I would without hesitation recommend Brent Brehm. I would strongly encourage you to reach out to Brent and tell him your story and see if he can help!

Posted by Phyllis | November 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Partner/Attorney

Brent handled my case in a professional manner. He kept me well informed during the process and explained to me what to expect during each phase of the process. He has been very responsive to my enquirers, answering my questions even during his family vacation. I would not be able to resolve my life ...insurance case without his help. Thank you!

Posted by Melinda | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Just excellent- Really helped me!

Brent Brehm is an excellent attorney. He is extremely thorough in his research and preparation on your case. He has keen analytic skills and is an absolute expert is disability issues. His arguments are well thought out and persuasive. Smart as a whip! And he has a great (and growing!) reputation in ...the industry. He is a major plus to the Kantor & Kantor team. He was accessible and always professional and courteous to me as the client. I valued his insight and trusted his judgment. I would highly recommend him and am very grateful for his help! Thank you, Brent!

Posted by Edna | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Life Insurance

Professional and Courteous

I highly recommend Brent! After my father died and I realized that there was some issues with his life insurance, I started "law firm shopping" as it were. I am so thankful that I chose Kantor & Kantor, LLP (and subsequently Brent Brehm and Glenn Kantor). Brent was my point person during my case ...(which took a few years due to complications). The firm was responsive to my initial inquiry and Brent was quite kind during what was a very tough time in my life. He listened to my story, gave advice, and took action once I hired them. He was professional, yet courteous. He took care of everything and made sure to keep me in the loop during the critical moments of my case. He fought hard for a not so easy case and I would recommend him and his firm, Kantor & Kantor to anyone! Brent was responsive, detail-orientated, and a fierce fighter (which is needed during these types of situations). He "goes to the mat" for his clients and I am most appreciative! If you are looking for some help with your legal issues (disability, insurance, etc), I would strongly encourage you to reach out to this firm or Brent and tell them your story and see if they could help! If you have questions about retirement, disability, or insurance, call them! They could help you make an informed decision which could save your or your loved ones distress down the road!

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Brent Dorian Brehm's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Kantor

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Brent is a top of the line ERISA litigator."

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Beth Davis

Employee benefits lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brent is an excellent attorney with a strong knowledge in and understanding of ERISA disability law."

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Mitchell Hefter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Micah Nash

Insurance lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brent since he began his practice and have seen, first hand, his development into a top notch advocate for his clients. He has handled countless matters challenging insurance companies for wrongfully denying coverage. Brent is an expert in his specialty, and the attorney you want on your side."

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Gina Famularo

Employee benefits lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monica Lienke

Employee benefits lawyer

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Andrew Kantor

Employee benefits lawyer

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Elizabeth Green

Employee benefits lawyer

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Beth Davis

Insurance lawyer

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Mitchell Hefter

Insurance lawyer

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Corinne Chandler

Insurance lawyer

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Peter Sessions

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Alan Kassan

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Michelle Roberts

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Certificate of Appreciation, Plaintiff Magazine

2019

Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine

2018

Stonecutters Man of the Year, Stonecutters

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Southern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 20 Lawyers Under 40, 5 Associates to Watch, Daily Journal

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Advocate the Journal for Consumer Attorneys Associations for Southern California

2013

Lawyers on the Fast Track, The Recorder

2011

Distinguished Volunteer, Reading to Kids

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Shareholder, Dorian Law P.C.

2006 - 2025

Partner, Kantor & Kantor, LLP

2005 - 2006

Legal Intern, Burlington County Prosecutor's Office

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

2007 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

2007 - Present

Reading to Kids

Sample of Legal Cases

Elliott v. LINA, 2019 WL 2970843 (N.D. Cal. July 9, 2019)

Judgment for my client

Dmuchowsky v. Sky Chefs, Inc., 2019 WL 1934480 (N.D. Cal. May 1, 2019)

Award of attorneys' fees and costs

Holmgren v. Sun Life and Health Ins. Co., 2018 WL 6336043 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 5, 2018)

Judgment for my client

Harder v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Long Term Disability Plan, 281 F. Supp. 3d 939 (C.D. Cal. 2017)

Judgment for my client

Roberts v. Anthem Life Insurance Company, 2017 WL 2469354 (C.D. Cal. June 7, 2017)

Ruling for my client

Leetzow v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 2017 WL 1231719 (C.D. Cal. 2017)

Award of attorneys' fees and costs

Leetzow v. MetLife, 2016 WL 7324092 (C.D. Cal. 2016

Judgement for my client

LaVertu v. Unum Life Insurance Company

Verdict for my client

Peterson v. AT&T Umbrella Ben. Plan No. 1, 2011 WL 5882877 (N.D. Cal. November 23, 2011)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Porco v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 682 F.Supp.2d 1057 (C.D. Cal. 2010)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Sacks v. Standard Ins. Co., 671 F.Supp.2d 1148 (C.D. Cal. 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Taylor v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., 629 F.Supp.2d 1032 (C.D. Cal. 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Barteau v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 2009 WL 1505193 (C.D. Cal. May 26, 2009)

Judgment for Plaintiff

Toven v. Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., 2008 WL 5101727 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2008)

Judgment for Plaintiff

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Education

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

Double BA in Economics and Philosophy

N/A

Rutgers Univ SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2025

ABA TIPS Mid-Winter meeting

Life Insurance

2024

ABA TIPS Mid-Winter meeting

Life Insurance

2019

Seminar

Mastering Social Security, Long-term Disability & Government Benefits

2019

Lupus: Learning & Living

Lupus & the Long Term Disability Insurance Claim Process

2016

ERISA Litigation

What is Behind the Veil of Vocational Databases and Why You Should Care

2008

Enrichment Program

ERISA litigation

N/A

Dialogues on Freedom

Dialogues on Freedom

Publications

2017

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section What Does de novo Review Mean Under ERISA? An en banc Fifth Circuit will answer that question for 30+ million people laboring under its unique interpretation.

2013

Advocate California's ban on discretionary clauses in disability and life insurance policies

Languages

English

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