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Brent Dorian Brehm
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Biography
Brent Dorian Brehm is an exceptional attorney practicing in the fields of disability, life, AD&D, and long term care insurance benefits. He has spent his entire career in the trenches battling multi-billion dollar insurance companies to protect his client's rights. His efforts have been recognized by three legal magazines, being named a Super Lawyer and Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine, Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Recorder, and a Top 20 Lawyer Under 40 by the Daily Journal.
Brent's impressive track record and passion for his work make him a true champion in the field of insurance law. Since 2006, Brent has resolved over 500 disputes with insurance companies on behalf of his clients. Because of his experience, Brent is frequently invited to speak on the topics of life insurance law and how to navigate the long term disability claim process.
Brent was born in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley and now lives in its San Fernando Valley with his wife and their three energetic daughters. Before having children, he had the time to train for, and completed, two Ironman distance triathlons, the New York City Marathon, the Los Angeles Marathon, and a 200-mile bike ride through Death Valley. He currently enjoys cartography.
This testimonial or endorsement does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Appeals
25%
20 years | 100 cases
Employee Benefits
25%
20 years | 500 cases
Insurance
25%
20 years | 500 cases
Life Insurance
25%
20 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-33%
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Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Dorian Law P.C.
4500 Park Granada, Suite 202, Calabasas, CA, 91302
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Advocacy (26)
Case Results (24)
Recommendation (20)
Communication Style (19)
Responsiveness (19)
Practice Area Knowledge (17)
Professionalism (15)
Character & Conduct (6)
General Knowledge (6)
Compassion (5)
Staff & Support (4)
Trustworthiness (4)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Disability Claim
Attorney Brent Brehm held out with me for 3 1/2 years without flinching. When you are in the midst of a case, it can be daunting and exhausting. Know that the attorneys and staff at Kantor & Kantor are not daunted or exhausted, but will stay the course for you. Go ahead and lean on them. This is ...
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 ...
Posted by Kati | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits
Fantastic lawyer
Brent worked with me through my difficult and complicated ERISA case and served as my main point of contact at Kantor & Kantor. Brent is extremely knowledgeable and was very communicative throughout the process. He was available for any questions and made sure to consistently keep me informed and up ...
Posted by Alex | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Enforcement Life Insurance Policy…
As you can imagine dealing with a claim enforcement from a large company is almost impossible. The legal representation I received from the law office of Kantor & Kantor (Brent Brehm and Alan Kassan) was top notch. He keep in touch with me as necessary providing me updates and explaining me the nuanc...
Posted by Donna | November 06, 2014 | Social Security Disability
Long Term Disability
I would highly recommend Brent as my lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and all around great person. I had lost my long term disability and Brent and his team fought for me to get it back. It took a while, but in the end I was reinstated and am very pleased with him and all the other lawyers in the o...
Brent Dorian Brehm's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brent is a top of the line ERISA litigator."
"Brent is an excellent attorney with a strong knowledge in and understanding of ERISA disability law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Monica Lienke
Employee benefits lawyer
Andrew Kantor
Employee benefits lawyer
Elizabeth Green
Employee benefits lawyer
Beth Davis
Insurance lawyer
Mitchell Hefter
Insurance lawyer
Corinne Chandler
Insurance lawyer
Peter Sessions
Insurance lawyer
Alan Kassan
Employee benefits lawyer
Micah Nash
Litigation lawyer
Michelle Roberts
Employee benefits lawyer
Experience
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
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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