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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Andrew Michael Kantor's Reviews

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25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2022 | Employment & Labor

Andrew is your guy :) [ME/CFS EXPERT, NICE HUMAN, WINS CASES WITH INTEGRITY AND CARE]

SHORT VERSION. Stop your search. Andrew is your guy. He is sharp, dedicated, strategic, articulate, and a top notch communicator (verbally and written). Not only is he a seasoned, skilled lawyer with the speed, backing, and resources of a large firm…he’s also a really nice guy with a big heart. ...He’s upfront, always thinking a few steps ahead, lays out potential scenarios, and prepares you for the unknown. We couldn’t ask for a better balance in representation. Andrew is confident without being cocky, nice but equally comfortable going on the offensive, puts you at ease by being patient and a great listener but can also get right down to business, and treats your money like he would his own. Andrew is a straight shooter who does business the way it should be done….he focuses on helping people and doing right by them which results in happy clients that share and sing him praises. Thanks to him, my Long Term Disability benefits were recently reinstated. Thank you Andrew for helping us...we can't thank you enough!! **LONG VERSION for anyone who wants to read more... we don't usually write reviews but we felt compelled to because it is the least we can do for: (1) Andrew as a small token of our appreciation and (2) to pay it forward for anyone else that finds themselves needing representation to receive/reinstate the LTD benefits they deserve. After LOTS of reading, research, and scouring the internet for anything we could possibly get our hands on to get "smart" on LTD Appeals, we came to realize that the cards are stacked in favor of insurance companies. That means we, those trying to get benefits, are always the underdogs. For those trying to prove that you need and deserve LTD benefits for an invisible and poorly understood illness like ME/CFS, only makes for an even harder uphill battle that sometimes almost seems truthfully unwinnable. It is not. You can do this but get really good help. Upon realizing the steep uphill battle ahead, we found Andrew after specifically directing our search to find an ERISA lawyer who really understood ME/CFS and had successfully represented others. In our search, we came across 3 lawyers in the nation w/ this specialty. After meeting with each, it was clear that Andrew was the most skilled, had a keen understanding of ME/CFS, and that we would “feel” the best by working with him (which is always important but arguably exponentially important for those dealing with ME/CFS as the emotions can have an exceptionally high cost when you are pulling from a small energy envelope). Andrew is warm, understanding, empathetic and puts you at ease. In fact, everyone we have spoken with at Kantor & Kantor is super nice, helpful, and a class act :) A special thanks to Sommer, Tatiana, and Glenn! The other firms touting ME/CFS expertise seemed to center their case around heavily leaning on a strategy of trying to get you seen (not treated) by the MOST number of ME/CFS doctors and tests to weigh in and validate the same exact information. Why is this not ideal? It's REALLY expensive, doesn't focus on getting you better, and can backfire. Instead, we preferred Andrew's approach of being selective to utilize experts and completing testing to deliver the most impact as possible ...and then hiring an attorney that has the expertise to do the heavy lifting and make our case. We are hopeful that ME/CFS will be better understood, recognized, and treated in the future as more funding and attention is directed to research in parallel with long COVID. Until then, know that you don't have to go at this alone. Take care and arm yourself with as much objective medical data as you can, don't lose faith, do your research, and call Andrew (there's a reason he has been recognized by Super Lawyers, been named a Rising Star, and is so highly rated on Avvo). Wishing you all the best in your journey, health, and case or appeal!!

Posted by Anna | September 02, 2020 | Employment & Labor

The Best

Andrew Kantor is simply the best. I feel very fortunate to have found him. Andrew has been helping me for close to two years, with a very difficult and challenging short term and long term disability case for MECFS. My insurance carrier fought my claim at every turn; with each roadblock or denial I w...ould contact Andrew for his advisement. He answered all my questions (I had many). He was very knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and professional. It is his guidance and expertise in employment law that brought me success in winning the long term disability benefits in such a difficult case. I cannot say enough good things about Andrew Kantor (and Kantor and Kantor). Thank you Andrew! You have changed my life.

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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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Megan Ditolla

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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

Activity

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