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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Social Security Disability

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2026 | Social Security Disability

Compassionate and Knowledgeable Guidance During a Difficult Time

I contacted Dorian Law regarding a matter that could significantly impact my family’s future benefits after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. I needed guidance on employer notification and how to properly navigate disability benefits. Brent responded personally and very promptly. Although t...his was a free consultation with no case pending, he was extremely generous with his time. He clearly explained the legal realities of my situation, outlined the proper process, and provided a practical course of action. What truly stood out was his compassion and professionalism. He brought clarity and peace of mind during an incredibly difficult time. I highly recommend Brent at Dorian Law to anyone facing complex employment or disability issues.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2025 | Social Security Disability

Experienced, Thorough, and Cares about his clients

I had questions regarding my disability application and needed someone to patiently listen to me, and I also had additional questions after the consultation had been completed. Brent was very patient and listened to me without interrupting and provided excellent detailed feedback. Additionally, he r...ead through my policy which I had to send him after the consultation and immediately answered my questions. If needed, I will definitely use Brent.

Brent Brehm

Replied last August 07, 2025

Your words caught me off guard—in the best way. It’s easy in this line of work to get caught up in policies, deadlines, and legal arguments, but your note reminded me why I do what I do: to help people feel understood and supported during an uncertain time. I’m grateful we were able to connect and work through your questions together, and I’m glad you felt comfortable reaching back out afterward. I’ll be here if you need anything down the road.

Posted by Nishant | September 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Ethical, Actionable and zealous advocate

Brent Brehm is not just an excellent attorney but a fine human being. I have been a fortunate beneficiary of his brilliance, comprehensiveness and candor, all of which he glued together with his integrity and compassion. I reached out to him for guidance having to do with a fluid employment situat...ion and an even more fluid health situation. Brent patiently and thoroughly explained to me and my spouse the options available to us, the attendant risks and possible unknowns. Having those facts and variables spelled out clearly replaced our anxiety with clarity. He did not over-promise or pressure us one way or another, and instead set into context some complex legalese. His ability to glean highly consequential details and spell out the possible impact is one of his finest qualities. He identified a few points where my decision could have had suboptimal outcomes, and that intervention has directly affected my finances. Today, I feel relief rather than regret because of his insights. Another quality of Brent Brehm that I admire is his candor. During one exchange, I remember asking him if I should have made a different choice 6 months ago. He said “But you didn’t, so let's start with the real present rather than the fictitious past.” His ability to focus on the future is a gift for his clients. More than a year later, he jumped in once again to help me navigate a similar situation. At very short notice, he looked at complex documentation, offered actionable advice and warned about buried landmines. That guidance, once again, helped give me a stronger hand in financial negotiations. Also, he doesn’t just advise on “what should I do?” He takes a holistic view of the situation so as to customize his advice and empower his clients. He treats them with respect, not as helpless bystanders. Speaking from the heart, I can say that a disability eats away not just at your cognitive capabilities but your self-confidence as well. In those moments of despair, Brent offers a calm competence. In this day and age, that is a priceless gift. I recommend him in the most emphatic terms to anyone who is looking for a disability attorney.

Brent Brehm

Replied last April 09, 2025

Nishant, it has been great that we have been to continue working together at Dorian Law PC since you left this post. As you know, I am no longer with the law firm I was at when you left this message.

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 Gary | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Attorney

I have been disabled since 2015. Shortly into my disability, my insurance company denied my claim. Thanks to Kantor & Kantor, specifically Brent, with very little effort on my part I received a great settlement. Thank you Brent

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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

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Andrew Kantor

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Elizabeth Green

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Beth Davis

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Mitchell Hefter

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Corinne Chandler

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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

Activity

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