Andrew Michael Kantor

Andrew Michael Kantor

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 11 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at Northridge, CA
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Life Insurance, Health Insurance

19839 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA

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$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Kantor & Kantor LLP

19839 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA, 91324-3331

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25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Annie Turner | December 30, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fantastic Attorney

Andrew Kantor is a smart and professional attorney. I consulted with him in connection with my father's disability insurance claim. He reviewed the contract and was able to answer my father's questions and break down the legalese that makes dealing with insurance companies so difficult. I bowed ou...t after the consult, but he continued to work with my father who is incredibly grateful for Mr. Kantor's services. I highly recommend him for your insurance litigation and consulting needs.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank You Andrew and Kantor & Kantor, who helped 2020 end GREAT

2020 Ended Great!.....Thanks to Kantor & Kantor. (Yes, you just read something good about 2020) 2020 was difficult for everyone, and Long Term Disability Insurance companies know how to make every situation difficult and worse. But thanks to Andrew and Glenn Kantor, as well as the numerous other m...embers hard and actively at work on my case, my family and I were able to finally receive a settlement and move-on to focus on healing. Anyone in the clutches of a Long Term Disability knows from experience how constantly looming and frustrating it is, as they incessantly hound the patient and their doctors for documents that they have already received, and continually hang the fear of "adverse determination." We all have those chance moments of being at, or calling the right place at the right time; I had the great fortune of giving Kantor & Kantor a call years before, to discuss my Long Term Disability Case. Right from the start, I knew I was in great hands with Kantor & Kantor. Let it be known right now, that I have very high standards and expectations of everything; perhaps it's because that's what was always expected of me. Kantor & Kantor always exceeded expectations, and here's how: 1. They genuinely care. The company is extremely selective of its team members, and they all ALWAYS put their clients needs first, and truly make you feel that way. They always made time for my wife or me to call and receive updates. 2. They are extremely knowledgeable and proactive. Whenever I discussed my case with the team, the issues were always knew to me and full of unknowns. However, there was nothing the team at Kantor and Kantor had not encountered before. And they didn't just talk the talk...they took the time and care to provide multiple examples of how they have overcome the same situations successfully in the past, and also, what other moves they anticipate the insurance company could take, and how they could overcome those as well. If LTD cases were chess matches, the Kantor & Kantor team are grandmasters. 3. They kept us in the know throughout the process. I know I mentioned this before, but they even took the time to proactively schedule status calls with my wife and I, to provide an expected timeline, what actions would be necessary, what to expect and what are the possible outcomes with their expected scenarios. They delivered true professionalism at its finest. Being disabled is very difficult. Being disabled and having an unscrupulous Long Term Insurance company taking all sorts of questionable action to deny you of coverage and make you feel demoralized and broken is appalling. With Kantor & Kantor, they stand-up to the bullies for you, and make sure you are ok. We are forever grateful to their team. Though I am still not recovered, I can say, it's been a massive relief to have the case behind us. Emotionally, and hopefully soon, physically, it has been healing.

Posted by Alex | June 27, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Deserves trust

I consulted attorney Kantor on ERISA issues. I had not known whether litigation will be needed or not. Attorney Kantor provided such a great consultation, that the other side conceded and, at least for now, litigation is not needed. Throughout the consultation, it was clear to me that Attorney Kantor... was extremely knowledgeable, was willing to offer advice, but most importantly, he clearly wanted to help and put my interests above his own. This is extremely rare combination in an attorney. This attorney epitomizes the best in the profession, and he has my trust and vote of confidence.

Posted by Robert | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best at every turn

I was incapable of dealing with the growing mountain of overly complex paperwork and conversations, unsure of how to proceed at every turn. Andrew Kantor and his team were diligent, fast and exceeded every expectation I could have formed. When I needed a random question answered, they were on top of ...it. When I felt like I was drowning, they managed to hold my head above water. And when, in the end, I decided that I would be willing to settle for no money and simply putting this whole legal thing to rest, they managed to get a ten thousand dollar check from the tightfisted insurance company! I cannot recommend his services highly enough!

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Andrew Michael Kantor's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Ditolla

Health insurance lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Andrew Kantor for several years. When I have clients who need help securing their long-term disability benefits, Andrew is who I refer them to. He is a legal eagle and knows the ins and outs of ERISA law. He also is a rarity in the legal profession these days because he is not afraid to litigate if an insurance company is out of line. Most importantly, he is ethical and trustworthy. Every client I send his way adores him because he combines kindness and compassion with his extensive legal expertise, which makes him the perfect attorney to have in your corner."

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Michelle Roberts

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Andrew on several disability benefit matters. He is diligent and strategic in his approach and very knowledgeable about ERISA given his experience in the field even before he attended law school. He also has excellent client rapport due to his unwavering compassion. I highly endorse Andrew."

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Brent Brehm

Employee benefits lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew combines stellar advocacy with heartfelt compassion. It is rare combination few attorneys posses. It is why he is among the top disability insurance attorneys in America."

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Lisa Kantor

Employee benefits lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Andrew is a brilliant lawyer and a rising start in the ERISA area."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Admission Scholarship, University of Irvine School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Kantor & Kantor

2013 - 2013

Law Clerk, UCI Law Clinics

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Consumer Watchdog

Associations

2016 - Present

American Association for Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

Fleming v. UNUM

Finding in Full for Plaintiff

Young v. Sun Life Health Ins. Co. 285 F.Supp.3d 1109 (2018)

Court found Sun Life abused its discretion, finding for Plaintiff in full.

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Education

2010

Clarkson University

Masters in Business Administration

N/A

Union Coll Univ

N/A

University of California, Irvine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

Webinar

COVID-19 and Disability Insurance for Individuals Living with ME/CFS

2021

The Spoonie Struggle Podcast Disability Law

2021

The IACFS/ME Annual Conference

Long-Term Disability Insurance Challenges for Individuals Living With ME/CFS

2020

Webinar

Parkinson’s & The Long Term Disability Claims Process

2020

The Ehlers-Danlos Society

EDS and the Disability Claims & Appeals Process

2014

University of Irvine School of Law Scholarship Seminar

Rico & ERISA; Holding ERISA Insurers Accountable

Publications

Languages

English

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